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WASHINGTON - Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold. Minimum wage increase for non-tipped workers in DC. The minimum wage in D.C. for non-tipped workers is on the...

Many commuters across the DMV had headaches because of bus changes, with some people missing their rides and some drivers missing their turns.

WAHINGTON (7News) — Two suspects are in custody after an armed carjacking in Northwest D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). It happened just after 4 a.m. on June 29 in the 2400 block of 14th Street NW. Police said the suspects approached a victim, pulled out a knife, and demanded the victim’s...

D.C. is cracking down on families who want to enroll their kids late into kindergarten — a practice known as redshirting. Why it matters: D.C. Public Schools used to let principals allow families to delay enrollment, especially if a child has developmental concerns. But suddenly D.C. isn't making exceptions, even for...

D.C. police are investigating after three people were shot in Mount Vernon Square late Monday night.

Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. Prosecutors alerted DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park that they were updating a defendant’s charge from aggravated assault to murder on June 27, following the victim’s death on April 28 at George Washington University...

Just when you think no one could be that clueless, Tommy Tuberville opens his mouth and proves us all wrong. His recent "inner city rats" comments don't just confirm he's running on ignorance—they show he's missing the real issue entirely. Yes, there's a crisis in our inner cities: generational...

WASHINGTON - A man was killed, and two others were injured in a triple shooting late Tuesday night near the D.C. Convention Center in Northwest D.C., police said. The shooting occurred just before 10:30 p.m. along Seventh Street. A woman and a teenage boy who were shot remain hospitalized. Deadly...

Here are the top five crime stories in the DC area from June 22-28, 2025.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Investigative Section released photos of a woman suspected of stealing items from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Wheaton Mall. On June 3, around 1 p.m., a woman entered the mall at the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Road and stole...