Judge halts hearing in congressional intern murder case over attorney conflict

WASHINGTON (7News) — A judge halted a key hearing Friday in the murder case of a congressional intern killed in Washington, D.C., raising new questions about whether the trial of three accused men can begin as scheduled in February. The courtroom setback comes as new court filings reveal a...

St. John's dominates Gonzaga 44-3 in century-old high school rivalry

When talking about the St. John’s College High vs. Gonzaga College High rivalry , fans brought up a few comparisons: Michigan vs. Ohio State. Auburn vs. Alabama. USC vs. Notre Dame. That’s a tall order for a high school football game. But on a sunny fall afternoon in Washington, D.C., the atmosphere at St. John’s' packed Fernandez Stadium sure delivered. This year’s iteration may not have quite replicated the often-tight competition of its college football comparisons – St. John’s took down the Eagles 44-3 – but that didn’t touch the rowdy enthusiasm of either fan base in the sold-out crowd. St. John’s students hung sheets painted with “Birds Aren’t Real” and “Beat Gonzaga” (with all the Gs ex-ed out, of course), while Gonzaga kept up their chants of “God is Purple” all the way until the blowout’s final seconds. More: This weekend, DC has a different century-spanning power struggle: St John's vs Gonzaga There were some extra bragging rights on the line during this 106th meeting of the legendary D.C. rivalry – heading in, the all-time series record was knotted up at 50-50-5. After back-to-back Gonzaga victories in 2024 and 2025, the Cadets’ dominant revenge victory puts them back on

Maryland and Northern Virginia Meteorologists Tease Potential Snowstorm November 13-16

After a stretch of unusually warm November weather, several Maryland meteorologists and a popular Northern Virginia weather enthusiast are drawing attention to computer models showing the possibility of accumulating snow across the region next weekend. Before anyone gets too excited, there’s a major disclaimer. Snowfall projections more than a...

Rutgers women's basketball lands 2027's No. 15 recruit Ashley MacCalla

Ashley MacCalla, the No. 15 women's basketball prospect in the 2027 SC Next 100, has committed to Rutgers.

Rockville holds annual gun buyback event

Rockville held a gun buyback event Saturday morning, where dozens up to trade their guns for cash. The purpose of the event is to help make sure guns do not end up in the wrong hands. “The most important thing of today is going to be safety,” said Maj. Bill...

Alexandria’s Holiday Tree Lighting Moves to Waterfront Park Nov. 21

Market Square, the ceremony’s longtime home, is closed for the City Hall and Market Square renovation. The city confirmed in its Nov. 4 construction update that several holiday events are moving while work is underway. The city says Old Town parking is limited during construction. Take a DASH bus,...

Residents say they filmed Alexandria's decommissioned Flock cameras flashing at passing cars. Police say the sensors fire but nothing is recorded.

Eyes Off ALX took its videos to City Council on Thursday and asked when the cameras will be covered. Police say covering them could be tampering under the contract and that Flock will remove them by the end of December.

'Kill Or Be Killed': Importance Of Matchup With No. 9 Virginia Not Lost On Jordan Smith Jr.

Trip to Capital One Arena a homecoming for freshman PG

Alexandria School Board says proposed raise will help recruit ‘higher quality’ members

The Alexandria City School Board contends that a proposed salary increase will “likely lead to higher quality” candidates running for the board. The School Board got an update from Alexandria City Public Schools staff on the proposed resolution, setting it up for a vote on Thursday, Dec. 3.

D.C. Official Wants Governors to Recall Guard Troops

A D.C. Council member wants five incoming Democratic governors to recall their states' National Guard troops from the district. The move would see 628 Guard members pulled from D.C. in January, The Hill reported. At a D.C. Council hearing Thursday, Councilmember Brooke Pinto said she would send a letter urging...

Maryland's Malik Washington rushes for 15-yard TD, shrinking deficit against Purdue

Cava Mezze Celebrates 20th Anniversary

In the same year that CAVA celebrated the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, the full-service restaurant that started it all is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Cava Mezze, which first opened at 9713 Traville Gateway Drive in Rockville in 2006, has reached the two-decade milestone, marking 20 years since three Montgomery County natives opened the restaurant that would eventually lead to one of the country’s fastest-growing restaurants.

Undrafted Opinions | DMV college hoops hypothetical tournament

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On this week’s edition of Undrafted Opinions, Alex Flum and Jake Rohm talk Washington Commanders vs. Los Angeles Rams and discuss a hypothetical DMV basketball yearly tournament. Commanders vs. Rams Preview (00:00-12:30) The Washington Commanders are heading into yet another must-win game this week hosting the Los Angeles Rams at […]

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Bethesda

According to the Maryland Lottery, two Montgomery County coworkers have claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize after purchasing a winning ticket in Bethesda last month. The coworkers have been buying Powerball tickets together for years, taking turns purchasing tickets and splitting the cost to ensure they have an entry for every drawing.