‘They’re wrong’: Mayor Bowser blasts DC Council decisions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser criticized the D.C. Council over several pieces of legislation approved Tuesday. Bowser says the police chief needs the authority to implement temporary youth curfew zones to curb large gatherings of young people, sometimes resulting in fights or gunfire. The chief’s current authority expires...
The Legality of Car Sleeping in Maryland: What You Need to Know
Sleeping in your car is not explicitly illegal under Maryland state law, but local ordinances and circumstances like intoxication can lead to citations or arrests. Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Code lacks a blanket prohibition on using vehicles for rest, focusing instead on safe operation and parking rules. Issues arise...
What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Herons in Their Yards
Maryland yards often feel structured and familiar, shaped by fences, trees, and the steady rhythm of daily life. Birds move through these spaces in predictable ways. Songbirds gather at feeders, sparrows hop along edges, and everything seems scaled to fit the environment. Then, without warning, something taller,...
$53M Crypto Hack Leads to Charges Against Rockville Man
A Rockville man is facing federal charges tied to a massive cryptocurrency hack that allegedly drained tens of millions of dollars from a decentralized exchange. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York announced March 30 that Jonathan Spalletta, 36, has been charged with computer fraud and money...
‘Paralyzing’ E-ZPass fines balloon into tens of thousands in debt as lawmakers push fix
Essex resident Breezy Ludwig says a daily $1.40 commute through the Fort McHenry Tunnel spiraled into a staggering $54,000 in tolls and fines — a debt she still can’t fully explain. Ludwig’s case is not isolated. Across Maryland, drivers are reporting toll debt ballooning into the tens of...
Second man charged in connection with ‘heinous’ murder case in Northwest
WASHINGTON — Police have charged a second man in connection with a murder case police call "heinous." On Wednesday, members of the homicide branch charged 39-year-old Alphonso Walker with First Degree Murder while Armed - Felony Murder. Walker was already in police custody on separate charges. Wednesday's charges...
Alexandria man scammed of $480K from person he met on Tinder: police
Nearly half a million dollars was stolen from an Alexandria man in a cryptocurrency scam from a person he met on Tinder, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit. On Jan. 28, the victim reported to the Alexandria Police Department that he had been scammed out of approximately $480,000...
Do you know the obscure story of DC’s ‘Phantom Tollbooth?’
If you stroll a little ways down from the Lincoln Memorial — and stop short of the incoming traffic — you’ll find a wooden structure that looks like a toll booth. The brown shack sits on the corner of Independence Avenue and 23rd Street SW, right before cars that whiz by it round the bend en route to the Kennedy...
Unsanitary and expensive: Beware of THESE food trucks on the National Mall
WASHINGTON (7News) — U.S. Park Police (USPP) issued a fresh warning to D.C. visitors and residents regarding unlicensed food trucks operating on the National Mall. Officials cite concerns ranging from foodborne illnesses, credit card overcharges, dangerous equipment and illegal parking. To help people stay safe, USPP...
Con artists stole jewelry worn by women in Northern Virginia. Police are asking for...
Several people used sleight of hand to steal jewelry worn by women in Northern Virginia, and police in Fairfax County are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspects. The robberies began at 1:30 p.m. on March 20 and followed a similar pattern. According to police, suspects described...
