District of Columbia’s Florida Avenue Grill: D.C.’s Oldest Soul-Food Restaurant Still Serving Since 1944
Established in 1944, Florida Avenue Grill is more than a restaurant; it’s a cherished piece of D.C.’s history. Known for its hearty Southern soul food, this diner has served generations of patrons, maintaining its legacy as the oldest soul-food restaurant in the city. From its unpretentious charm to the warm...
Man sentenced to life for strangling ex-girlfriend and disposing of body in Maryland
Man sentenced to life for strangling ex-girlfriend and disposing of body in Maryland Silver Spring, MD A man has been sentenced to life in prison with 40 years suspended for murdering his ex-girlfriend. Francisco Lara-Garcia, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Keylin Chavez...
Feds bust drug pipeline from Texas to Baltimore
A drug trafficking pipeline between Texas and Maryland has been dismantled. Nine people were indicted on numerous drug trafficking charges in connection to the seizure of 43 kilograms of cocaine.
Plastic Bag Ban Begins January 1, 2026 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Government is reminding residents that the Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, eliminating plastic carryout bags and adding a 10 cent fee on paper bags. The new law, passed earlier this year by the Montgomery County Council, is designed to reduce plastic waste, improve...
One Person Killed in Crash on Cherry Hill Road
One person was killed Sunday evening in a crash on Cherry Hill Road, a collision that left a key stretch of the roadway closed for hours. Police said calls came in just before 10 p.m., reporting of a wreck near the area of Prosperity Drive in Calverton. Officers and fire crews arrived to find a heavily damaged...
Family Seeks Answers After Student Injured at Montgomery County Middle School
A student at Odessa Shannon Middle School in Silver Spring was seriously injured last month after being struck by a metal object thrown by another student during a physical education class. School administrators said emergency protocols were immediately activated, emergency medical care was requested, and the student...
Woman Shot in Northeast D.C. as Police Search for Armed Suspect in Black Mercedes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police in the nation’s capital are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting that left a woman hospitalized and sparked an urgent search for a suspect who fled the scene in a black Mercedes. The Metropolitan Police Department said officers from the Fourth District rushed to the...
DC shuts down 2 businesses over claims of illegal cannabis sales
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. authorities said two unlicensed cannabis businesses have been shut down after officials found thousands of grams of illegal products and other controlled substances. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) executed closure orders...
Urgent Search for 12-Year-Old Issa Jackson Missing in Washington D.C., Police Seek Public’s Help
The DC Police Department has issued a critical plea for assistance in locating missing 12-year-old Issa Jackson, last seen in the 1100 Block of Hamilton Street NE. A post disseminated on the department's social media channels notes the urgency in finding the young individual. According to the DC Police Department's...
Teenager shot in Silver Spring, police say
A teenager was shot in Silver Spring on Monday afternoon.
