D.C. Police are still investigating the crash of one of their vehicles with "Bumblebee" from the Transformers 3 movie. The accident on the National Mall was not part of the script.
D.C. Police are still investigating the crash of one of their vehicles with "Bumblebee" from the Transformers 3 movie. The accident on the National Mall was not part of the script.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
The Montgomery County Council grilled top Pepco officials during a public hearing Thursday in Rockville about what was called the utility's "unreliability."
The Montgomery County Council grilled top Pepco officials during a public hearing Thursday in Rockville about what was called the utility's "unreliability."
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
The derecho that ravaged the Mid-Atlantic region in late June left Fairfax County and other parts of northern Virginia with no 911 service. Verizon has now released a comprehensive report on the outages.
The derecho that ravaged the Mid-Atlantic region in late June left Fairfax County and other parts of northern Virginia with no 911 service. Verizon has now released a comprehensive report explaining the reasons for the 911 outages and corrective steps it is taking to prevent such blackouts in the future.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-06-12 18:52:00 GMT
Verizon officials sat down with 911 directors from around the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments region in Alexandria Wednesday to review the company's report on loss of emergency call service.
Verizon officials sat down with 911 directors from around the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments region in Alexandria Wednesday to review the company's report on loss of emergency call service during the storm.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:35:34 GMT
Once again, D.C. Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe has delivered his State of the Department address, and for the second year in a row, he received an unmistakable message from city firefighters.
Once again, D.C. Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe has delivered his State of the Department address, and for the second year in a row, he received an unmistakable message from city firefighters. The rank and file basically didn't show up.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:46:17 GMT
Hundreds of students and friends attended a candlelight vigil Wednesday night at Washington-Lee High School in honor of John Malvar, an 18-year-old who was killed in a skateboarding accident.
Hundreds of students and friends attended a candlelight vigil Wednesday night at Washington-Lee High School in honor of John Malvar, an 18-year-old who was killed in a skateboarding accident.
Monday, June 3 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-04 03:00:29 GMT
Prince William County and Manassas were the hardest hit communities in Virginia by the 2008 housing collapse. Now a group of religious leaders has announced a $30 million plan to help families who lost their homes to foreclosure.
Prince William County and Manassas were the hardest hit communities in Virginia by the 2008 housing collapse. Now a group of religious leaders has announced a $30 million plan to help families who lost their homes to foreclosure.
Sunday, June 2 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-03 02:49:55 GMT
The number of homeless veterans is staggering. There are an estimated 62,000 vets with no place to call home in America. Down on the National Mall this week, Habitat for Humanity, International is launching a new initiative to help them, called Veterans Build.
Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-29 03:12:31 GMT
Justice Garrish and Paige Britton are seniors at Annandale High School. They are giddy about their upcoming graduation. But Paige is ga-ga about how she was invited to the prom.
Justice Garrish and Paige Britton are seniors at Annandale High School. They are giddy about their upcoming graduation. But Paige is ga-ga about how she was invited to the prom.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:23:15 GMT
It was an alarming robbery in an unlikely place. D.C. police say on Tuesday night at around 10 p.m. on a residential street in the heart of Georgetown, a suspect approached a victim from behind and assaulted that person with a Taser.
It was an alarming robbery in an unlikely place. D.C. police say on Tuesday night at around 10 p.m. on a residential street in the heart of Georgetown, a suspect approached a victim from behind and assaulted that person with a Taser.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:02:15 GMT
It was 11 years ago last April 28th that the worst tornado in Maryland's history tore through the tiny town of La Plata, Md. Seeing the death and destruction in Moore, Okla., is bringing back painful memories.
It was 11 years ago last April 28th that the worst tornado in Maryland's history tore through the tiny town of La Plata, Md. Seeing the death and destruction in Moore, Okla., is bringing back painful memories.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-15 04:00:50 GMT
Metro train service between Takoma and Forest Glen stations on the Red Line has been restored Tuesday night after a train fire at the Silver Spring station.
Metro train service between Takoma and Forest Glen stations on the Red Line has been restored Tuesday night after a train fire at the Silver Spring station.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:07:21 GMT
Officers from around the country, family members and friends paid homage Monday night to those who last year paid the ultimate price. The 25th Annual Candlelight Vigil took place at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
Officers from around the country, family members and friends paid homage Monday night to those who last year paid the ultimate price. The 25th Annual Candlelight Vigil took place at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:34:34 GMT
A freight train carrying highly flammable ethanol derailed in Columbus, Ohio not quite a year ago. Residents of Alexandria's West End neighborhood wonder if that could happen near them. Norfolk Southern Corporation, which operates an ethanol transloading facility near the Van Dorn Metro, has applied for a permit to expand its operation.
A freight train carrying highly flammable ethanol derailed in Columbus, Ohio not quite a year ago. Residents of Alexandria's West End neighborhood wonder if that could happen near them. Norfolk Southern Corporation, which operates an ethanol transloading facility near the Van Dorn Metro, has applied for a permit to expand its operation.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:19:06 GMT
There are new details Thursday about the case of the two women who were rescued Tuesday night from the Saudi Arabian diplomatic compound on Orris Street in McLean.
There are new details Thursday about the case of the two women who were rescued Tuesday night from the Saudi Arabian diplomatic compound on Orris Street in McLean.
Monday, April 29 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-04-30 01:51:21 GMT
The chairman of the D.C. Council Education Committee, David Catania, is looking for answers from Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson on a dramatic drop in the number of slots for summer school and published plans to make it available only to certain students.
The chairman of the D.C. Council Education Committee, David Catania, is looking for answers from Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson on a dramatic drop in the number of slots for summer school and published plans to make it available only to certain students.
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:50:13 GMT
Three students have died unexpectedly at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax this year. The most recent was 17-year-old junior Ethan Griffith, who died Tuesday evening.
Three students have died unexpectedly at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax this year. The most recent was 17-year-old junior Ethan Griffith, who died Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-04-25 02:43:31 GMT
50-year-old Ezra Porter of Temple Hills, Md., is facing a charge of first-degree sexual assault after an alleged incident onboard his MetroAccess van last Friday.
50-year-old Ezra Porter of Temple Hills, Md., is facing a charge of first-degree sexual assault after an alleged incident onboard his MetroAccess van last Friday.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 02:02:42 GMT
The Defense Intelligence Agency says it is investigating the possible presence of biological toxins at the Joint Base Anacostia/Bolling in the District.
The Defense Intelligence Agency says it is investigating the possible presence of biological toxins at the Joint Base Anacostia/Bolling in the District.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:15:33 GMT
The FBI can now scratch a name off its top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List. Authorities have captured former D.C. teacher Eric Justin Toth in Nicaragua. He was wanted on charges of producing child pornography.
The FBI can now scratch a name off its top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List. Authorities have captured former D.C. teacher Eric Justin Toth in Nicaragua. He was wanted on charges of producing child pornography.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-04-18 03:16:00 GMT
Marine Corps Major Fred Glencamp of Woodbridge, Va., wasn't feeling well and was off his pace at the Boston Marathon. He says it was a good thing because if he had been running at his normal speed, he would have been near the finish line when the explosions went off.
Marine Corps Major Fred Glencamp of Woodbridge, Va., wasn't feeling well and was off his pace at the Boston Marathon. He says it was a good thing because if he had been running at his normal speed, he would have been near the finish line when the explosions went off.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-04-17 01:59:17 GMT
It was a scary stick-up in a location where you would least expect it. The Loudoun County’s Sheriff Office says four suspects broke into a house on Loyalty Road in the Taylorstown area around 10 a.m. brandishing a weapon.
It was a scary stick-up in a location where you would least expect it. The Loudoun County’s Sheriff Office says four suspects broke into a house on Loyalty Road in the Taylorstown area around 10 a.m. brandishing a weapon.
Monday, April 1 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-04-02 03:10:09 GMT
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker says he is pleased with progress the state legislature has made in considering legislation that would grant him more control of the county school system.
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker says he is pleased with progress the state legislature has made in considering legislation that would grant him more control of the county school system.
Thursday, March 28 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-03-28 22:29:23 GMT
It's been five years since construction started on a new transit hub for downtown Silver Spring. A new report, commissioned by Montgomery County, raises serious questions about its safety and design.
It's been five years since construction started on a new transit hub for downtown Silver Spring. A new report, commissioned by Montgomery County, raises serious questions about its safety and design.
Wednesday, March 27 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-03-27 22:27:01 GMT
It's another battle in the highly charged debate over abortion. This time, Virginia's governor has submitted an amendment to a bill before the Virginia General Assembly. It would not allow health insurance providers to pay for abortion coverage under the new health insurance exchanges being required under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
It's another battle in the highly charged debate over abortion. This time, Virginia's governor has submitted an amendment to a bill before the Virginia General Assembly. It would not allow health insurance providers to pay for abortion coverage under the new health insurance exchanges being required under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Wednesday, March 20 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-03-21 02:35:10 GMT
A Stafford County man is behind bars and charged with multiple methamphetamine offenses. But what has his neighbors in the White Oak area in an uproar is the digging going on in his property.
A Stafford County man is behind bars and charged with multiple methamphetamine offenses. But what has his neighbors in the White Oak area in an uproar is the digging going on in his property.
Monday, March 18 2013 11:16 PM EDT2013-03-19 03:16:40 GMT
Three Prince George's county police officers were the first responders to arrive on the scene. When they arrived, a Mercury Mountaineer that had been traveling westbound on Route 704, Martin Luther King Highway, was engulfed in flames.
Three Prince George's county police officers were the first responders to arrive on the scene. When they arrived, a Mercury Mountaineer that had been traveling westbound on Route 704, Martin Luther King Highway, was engulfed in flames.
Thursday, March 14 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-03-14 21:52:56 GMT
The news at MedStar Washington Hospital Center was all good. Doctors and Alexandria's Police Chief held a news conference Thursday to inform the public that motorcycle patrol officer Peter Laboy is recovering nicely.
The news at MedStar Washington Hospital Center was all good. Doctors and Alexandria's Police Chief held a news conference Thursday to inform the public that motorcycle patrol officer Peter Laboy is recovering nicely.
A man charged with shooting a security guard at a conservative lobbying group in Washington has appeared in court.
A man who volunteered at a gay community center had a backpack full of Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a box of ammunition when he said "I don't like your politics" and shot a security guard at the headquarters of a conservative lobbying group, authorities revealed Thursday.
