-
Holocaust survivors want to sue French rail company for role in prisoner transports
Holocaust survivors will urge a House committee to pass a bill that would allow survivors to pursue legal action against a French rail company.
4 Comments -
Prince George's County Council table gambling vote until 2012
Opponents and supporters of gambling faced off in Prince George's County. But the vote was tabled until 2012.
Comment -
Cab fares would go up under proposed plan
The D.C. taxi cab commission moved forward with a proposal to raise fares Wednesday that would nearly double the per-mile rate.
9 Comments -
Troubled Northwest rec center to get overhaul
The city is planning to remodel a Northwest recreational center that neighbors say has been a hot spot for crime and trash.
Comment -
There's a showdown for state Senate in Loudoun County
The race in a district that encompasses Loudoun County could be particularly competitive. The district is considered a toss up.
8 Comments -
Frank Kameny remembered at DC memorial
A memorial was held for gay rights pioneer Frank Kameny in D.C. Thursday.
Comment -
Alexandria couple sues military for same-sex benefits
A lesbian couple in Alexandria has joined seven others from across the country in a lawsuit to pressure the military to give the same privileges it awards to spouses to married partners of the same sex.
Comment -
Airman missing since Vietnam War buried at Arlington
An Air Force colonel was buried at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday with full military honors more than 40 years after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War.
Comment -
Adams Morgan business owners ask for city support during construction
_296.jpg)
A group of owners in Adams Morgan are calling on the city to expand support, such as free parking, during a construction project that has cut into sales.
Comment
-
One lane of I-495 ramp at Tysons Corner to be closed Tuesday
Motorists say they're bracing for even longer waits near Tysons Corner as the holiday season approaches and construction continues.
Comment -
Potomac gets a D for pollution
Water quality in the Potomac was already bad and has grown worse in the past five years.
Comment -
GOP takes new open seat in close battle for Senate
Three tight Virginia Senate races came down to the wire on Tuesday night, with Democrat Roscoe Reynolds losing his bid for a fourth term in a marquee race, bringing the Republicans to within one seat of a majority.
-
Expert expects low voter turnout in odd-year election
Fewer than 24 hours before election day, few people know about the local races that will be taking center stage. That could lower voter turnout.
Comment -
Red Cross sends holiday cards to servicemembers
The Red Cross is helping make the season a little brighter for service members, kicking off its "holiday mail for heroes" program.
Comment -
D.C. police to start posting hate crime data online
D.C. police will begin posting data related to hate crimes online every month after transgender groups raised concerns that the police department isn’t doing enough to prevent crimes against the transgender community.
Comment -
Demonstrators protest raw-milk regulations at FDA
While most grab a gallon from the grocery store, others prefer their milk straight from the source and unpasteurized — but regulations criminalize both buyers and sellers.
6 Comments -
First responders lobby for nationwide broadband network
Police and firefighters lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a nationwide broadband network to be set aside for first responders Wednesday.
Comment -
Prince George's county officials tour businesses
Prince George's county leaders took a field trip Wednesday to highlighting successful businesses.
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
-
Cicada photos from D.C. area
-
PHOTOS: Monstrous tornado tears through Oklahoma City suburbs
-
PHOTOS: Mystifying desert "Cloudscrapers"