Feces, broken elevators and no AC: DC attorney general sues Ward 5 landlord
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C.’s attorney general is suing the owner and manager of a Ward 5 affordable apartment building, alleging tenants have been left without air conditioning, working elevators and secure entryways amid widespread unsafe conditions. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the lawsuit Tuesday against
Severe storms could return to Philadelphia area, bringing flood and wind threat
PHILADELPHIA - A multiday severe-weather stretch is expected to continue across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., each facing the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms in the days ahead. The main concerns include damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning a
Driver Arrested After Loaded Handgun Recovered During Traffic Stop
Montgomery County Police arrested a driver and recovered a loaded handgun during a traffic stop in the White Oak area on Tuesday evening. According to police, officers with the 3rd District Community Action Team were conducting proactive patrols in the area on September 1 when they initiated a traffic stop.
“Cold, Snowy” 2026-2027 Winter Forecast by The Old Farmer’s Almanac
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is offering two somewhat conflicting signals for the Washington, D.C. region in its newly released winter outlook for 2026-2027, though the area is firmly within the “cold, snowy” portion of the map. The Almanac’s national forecast map appears to place Washington, D.C., Montgomery...
Local Pizza Restaurant Wins Best Pizza Award in D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia
Andy’s Pizza has been named the winner of Washington City Paper’s “Best Pizza” award in the publication’s 2026 Best of D.C. readers’ poll, competing against restaurants throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Founded by Montgomery County native Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza operates 14...
Burglaries, Vehicle Thefts and Weapons Arrest Included in August 31 Crime Summary
The Montgomery County Department of Police shared an overview of reported calls for service from August 31, 2026. The summary does not reflect every call for service on the referenced date. In the 3rd District, which includes Silver Spring, an auto theft was reported in the 1100 block of Hilltop...
Popular Burrito Spot Named One of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia’s Best Cheap Eats
San Pancho, the Cal-Mex burrito restaurant at 7056 Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, has been named one of “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” by Washingtonian. The recently published list highlights 60 restaurants where diners can get what Washingtonian describes as a satisfying meal for less than $25 per person, ex
Car thefts spike in Montgomery County, defying national trend
Montgomery County, Maryland, police are dealing with a serious auto theft problem. Statistics shared by the police department indicate car thefts are up 22% over last year. As of July 28, 1,569 vehicles were stolen. If that pace continues, the county will far outpace last year’s total of 2,262.
ACPD: Woman carjacked near Rosslyn
Arlington County police are investigating the second reported carjacking of the summer. A woman was carjacked on 19th Street N. in the Colonial Village neighborhood just before 5 p.m. last night (Monday), according to ACPD. The suspect, a man in his 20s, allegedly approached the woman, made threats, and stole her keys
Montgomery County police defend decision to disband DUI unit as agency faces 200 vacancies
MONTGEOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is defending a decision to disband a specialized DUI enforcement unit as the department grapples with roughly 200 officer vacancies and growing questions about impaired driving following a deadly wrong-way crash over the weekend. Assistant Chi

















