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Police crack down on warring Northeast drug gangs in an effort to quell violence in the District
D.C. prosecutors said they're driving down violence in the District by taking down warring gangs in quick succession, with the Thursday arrest of nine suspected drug traffickers in Northeast coming just over a week after 15 members of a nearby rival crew were taken into custody.
DC man arrested for fatal Fairfax County gas station shooting
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A D.C. man was arrested for a shooting at a Fairfax County gas station that left a man dead Tuesday, May 21, according to Fairfax County police. Officers responded to the Citgo gas station at 6241 Richmond Highway in Fair Haven for a shooting...
Outdoor public pools open in DC
WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and dozens of kids plunged into pool season on Friday afternoon by jumping into Anacostia Pool under perfect conditions – blue skies and plenty of sunshine. Seven-year old Ava says she has a lot of plans for this upcoming summer. "I get...
Doodle for Google announces 3 DC-area students as finalists
Three young people in the D.C. area are now among 55 finalists competing to be the national Doodle for Google contest winner on June 4. Google announced the state and territory winners on Wednesday. Google's 25th anniversary inspired the prompt "My wish for the next 25 years..." The young artists...
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