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DC barricade shuts down several roads, suspect remains on building roof
WASHINGTON - D.C. police have set up a barricade after a suspect ran from officers in Northwest. Police say they attempted to stop an individual for an investigation. The suspect took a bicycle and fled. Officers found the suspect a few blocks away in the 600 block of H Street, Northwest.
200 acre oyster restoration project on Chesapeake Bay sees completion
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After 10 years since the plan was initially created, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, or CBF, announces a milestone in their oyster restoration project, a release states. On Monday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the completion of the oyster restoration project in Chesapeake Bay watershed. The project included a completion of over 200 acres […]
Two Salisbury players win big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball and Mega Millions
The week's biggest Maryland Lottery winner is from Elkton, but there were also two lucky Salisbury players who recently won big prizes too. Here's the latest on the Eastern Shore winners from the Maryland Lottery, plus more news on the big Powerball and Mega Millions games. MARYLAND LOTTERY:Salisbury has a...
Loudoun County fire officials urging residents to properly dispose of smoking materials to avoid causing fires
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Improperly discarded smoking materials started a fire at a Sterling warehouse that caused over $2 million in damages. A day later, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) reminded residents to be more cautious. LCFR said that residents should follow these practices for fire safety and prevention: The […]
Multi-Vehicle Crash Slows I-66
A multi-vehicle crash slowed traffic along I-66 on Wednesday, April 24.The crash happened at milepost 49.8 in Bull Run near Sudley, closing the east right lane and right shoulder as of noon.MATOC says injuries were reported. Emergency response vehicles were at the scene. Crash with Injury. I…
As the gentrification of Chinatown continues, Chinese elders mobilize to save their neighborhood
The last Chinese residents of Chinatown have long been mobilizing in an effort to preserve what remains of their neighborhood. However, a new proposal to build a nine-story lodging, intended to be somewhere between a hotel and an apartment building, threatens to decimate their already dwindling community. During a public...
Man displaced after apartment fire in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is displaced after an apartment fire in Southeast D.C. Wednesday evening, according to D.C. Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to the fire in the 2700 block of Bruce Place, Southeast around 3:52 p.m. to find smoke showing from the second floor of a three-story apartment building.
Person injured after shooting in Germantown, Md.
GERMANTOWN, Md. (7News) — A person is injured after a shooting in Germantown, Md. Wednesday evening, according to Montgomery County Police officials. Around 6 p.m., officers said they were investigating the shooting that occurred in the area of Wisteria Drive and Misty Meadow Terrace. According to officials, one person...
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