-
President Obama calls for unity in inaugural address
Similar to four years ago, President Obama called for unity in his inauguration speech Monday. But unlike four years ago, parts of the speech ventured into left-wing partisanship.
13 Comments -
Inauguration: Crowded Metro, disabled trains cause delays
A broken-down train slowed Metro Blue and Orange Line traffic Monday afternoon as throngs of inauguration spectators attempted to leave the District.
18 Comments -
Martin Luther King Jr. honored on annual holiday
The nation was honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday - the same day it celebrated the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.
14 Comments -
Ballou High School in 2013 inaugural parade
The lone D.C. entry in the inaugural parade was Ballou High School from southeast - and the day got started early 6 a.m. breakfast at the Alabama Avenue IHOP paid for by excited Ballou alumni.
4 Comments -
Helen Dragas: Senate votes to re-appoint Dragas
The Virginia Senate has voted to reappoint Helen Dragas, the University of Virginia rector who led a failed effort to oust the university's president last June.
10 Comments -
Lewisdale duplex fire kills 65-year-old man
The fire happened in one half of a duplex in the 6600 block of 24th Place in the Lewisdale portion of Hyattsville, Prince George's County Fire officials say.
Comment -
Obama inauguration 2013: Live streaming schedule of events
If you can't be on the National Mall or near a television for Monday's second inauguration of President Barack Obama, we'll have live streaming coverage of all the pomp and circumstance on WJLA.com and news8.net.
Comment -
Protesters damage property in Northwest D.C.
Around 60 protesters damaged property around midnight Sunday to Monday morning around the 700 through 900 blocks of Seventh Street NW.
51 Comments -
Presidential Inauguration: President lays out vision for the U.S. in speech
President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country's future, setting the stage for looming debates over taxes, guns, immigration and other issues while leaving the details for another day.
20 Comments
-
Michelle Obama stuns in custom Jason Wu gown
Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inauguration balls. The ruby-colored dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her four years ago.
20 Comments -
Obama inauguration 2013: Obama sworn in
"A decade of war is now ending. An economic recovery has begun," Obama told the crowd Monday after being sworn in for his second term.
36 Comments -
Ravens upset Patriots 28-13 to set up brother-vs.-brother Super Bowl
When the Baltimore Ravens last went to the Super Bowl, Art Modell was owner of the team and Brian Billick was the coach.
36 Comments -
Marcus Jones shot to death in Fort Washington
Police say Marcus Jones was walking to his car on Webster Lane when he was shot around midnight.
51 Comments -
2013 inauguration: D.C. security delays
Even with smaller crowds this year, there were reports of slow-moving security lines. Stuck spectators vented on Twitter that one line didn't move for at least a half-hour and that they were redirected to another security gate.
10 Comments -
2013 inauguration: Braving the cold to celebrate history
The best time to bear witness to a presidential inauguration isn’t necessarily at the precise time of the swearing-in. It’s Monday at 4:30 a.m. with a temperature around 30 degrees.
5 Comments -
Algeria: 37 foreign hostages and 29 Islamist militants killed in seige
Algeria announced a new death toll Monday from the four-day siege at a natural gas plant, saying that 37 foreign hostages and 29 Islamist militants were killed.
19 Comments -
Inauguration 2013: Road closures, Metro advice, prohibited items, and more
If you want to get to the National Mall on Inauguration Day, you're probably better off not driving. See a map of all road closures, a list of prohibited items, parking advice, schedule, etc.
13 Comments -
Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Caps fall to Lightning in first game of season
Martin St. Louis and Eric Brewer each scored two goals as the Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 in the season opener for both teams Saturday night. The home opener for the Caps is Tuesday night.
Comment
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
-
Team up with the Home Team afternoons at 4 on ABC7
"Katie" weekdays at 4pm on ABC7 followed by Leon Harris and Alison Starling on ABC7 News at 5. Click here to find out more about "Katie!"
Photo Galleries Pictures from around the region
-
Severe Storm photos in D.C., Virginia and Maryland June 13, 2013
-
Fragers Hardware on Capitol Hill burns
-
Daily Eye Wonder June 2013