D.C.
-
Businesses anticipate smaller crowds this inaugural weekend
_296.jpg)
Comment
Anticipating smaller crowds, downtown shops and restaurants are concerned what kind of business this inaugural weekend will bring.
-
Ken Salazar to step down from Interior Secretary post
Comment
It’s been non-stop personnel announcements out of the White House this week. Wednesday morning brought another one: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is stepping down from his post.
-
MACC aims to keep inauguration secure
Comment
While hundreds of thousands gather on the National Mall to watch President Obama take the oath of office next week, the people in the Emergency Communications Command Center will be watching for threats.
-
Vincent Orange accused of using position to keep business open
Comment
On December 21, a D.C. health inspector found a list of violations and decided to shut the place down. Numerous rodent droppings were found on the floor, in cartons and in crates in different locations throughout the storage room.
-
Lance Armstrong: D.C. residents react to athlete's doping
Comment
Oprah Winfrey confirmed Tuesday all the speculation that has for years swirled around Lance Armstrong, one of the most decorated athletes in the world.
-
D.C. residents angered over parking situation near Silver Spring
Comment
People living in the Shepherd Park community of D.C. claim Silver Spring residents are hogging the streets. It's created quite the controversy.
-
Those at vigil for Sandy Hook victims call for stricter gun control
Comment
A candlelight vigil was held in Dupont Circle Monday to remember the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and to also call for stricter gun control.
-
Superstorm Sandy victims arrive in Washington
Comment
More than one dozen animals, victims of Superstorm Sandy, are now in Washington for a shot at a new life.
-
Inauguration: Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for parade
Comment
With precision and a lot of practice, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for one of its most important performances that comes just once every four years.
-
Sen. Hagel's 'overall temperament' questioned
Comment
Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker is concerned whether Hagel is "suited" to run a big government department such as the Pentagon.
-
Leon Antauwn Wynn admits to Suitland murder, police say
Comment
Leon Antauwn Wynn was arrested Friday night following a police chase in Northeast Washington. Photo: Prince George's County Police
-
Miss DC falls short after raising cancer awareness
Comment
Miss District of Columbia Allyn Rose made headlines by announcing plans to undergo a preventive double mastectomy after the competition to reduce her risk of breast cancer, the disease that killed her mother, grandmother and great aunt.
-
Metro pays $1.6M on 84 claims for 2009 crash
Comment
Metro says it has paid $1.6 million to settle 84 claims stemming from the 2009 crash on its red line that killed nine people. The payments, which do not include settlements from federal lawsuits related to the crash, range from $333 to $150,000.
-
String of robberies reported in D.C.
Comment
Police in D.C. are investigating a string of overnight robberies that happened in the span of just a few hours.
-
War in Afghanistan winding down, Obama says
Comment
Obama met Friday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the White House and agreed that U.S. troops will go home in larger numbers starting this spring - several months ahead of schedule.
-
Reo Coates gets 8 year for robbery-slaying
Comment
Reo Coates, a 22-year old from Upper Marlboro, Maryland who earlier pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for a Southeast D.C. robbery that left a man dead, was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
-
City of Seattle flag flies over Wilson building in D.C.
Comment
Thanks to the Seattle Seahawks 24-14 victory over the Washington Redskins in last Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game, the Seattle city flag is flying over the Wilson Building in downtown Washington.
-
Whitman-Walker Health expands in Logan Circle
Comment
Whitman-Walker Health is expanding its footprint in the Logan Circle neighborhood. The new state-of-the-art medical center will offer expanded programs and services for patients.
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!"
