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With latest violence, D.C. homicide rate up nearly 20 percent
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - D.C. Police are investigating more cases of violent crime across the District. In Southeast Washington on Friday night, a man was shot dead. Then in Northeast early Saturday morning, a bullet grazed a woman’s head in another shooting. She is expected to survive. Residents have been rattled by these crimes. In the past few weeks, police have responded to stabbings and… → Read More
Leesburg residents rally for, against Confederate soldier monument
LEESBURG, V.A. (WJLA) - After the shooting tragedy in Charleston, many communities across the south have debated when and where Confederate battle flags or monuments should be on public display. That debate arrived in Leesburg, Virginia Saturday. The NAACP held a rally outside the Loudoun County Courthouse calling for changes on the courthouse grounds. The remembrance rally honored Union… → Read More
Fallen Marines' bodies taken by convoy to Dover via I-81, I-66, D.C. area
STRASBURG, Va. (WJLA) - Tennessee and Virginia troopers were part of a convoy escort Friday taking the bodies of Marines killed in Thursday's shootings in Chattanooga to Dover. ABC7’s Mike Carter-Conneen reports from along the way outside Strasburg, Va. → Read More
Caught on Camera: 2 N.J. fathers have violent fight at daughters' softball tournament in Md.
ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) - Two New Jersey men are facing assault charges on Maryland's Eastern Shore after getting into a violent confrontation at a girls’ softball tournament. And it was all caught on camera. In the viral video, the two dads trade insults, then punches, reportedly over their daughters' softball team. The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened around six… → Read More
Smithsonian's National Museum of American History unveils new 'Innovation Wing'
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Just in time for this weekend's Fourth of July festivities, the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is opening up several brand new exhibits. The so-called Innovation Wing is all about interactivity. The museum threw a grand opening celebration for the new wing with its 12 exhibits across 45,000 square feet on Wednesday morning. The exhibits feature a wide… → Read More
What's next for gay marriage?
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Friday’s historic Supreme Court ruling is being celebrated by gays and lesbians across the country as a landmark moment. The 5-to-4 vote extends the right to marriage to same-sex couples in all 50 states. But the debate over gay rights in America is far from over. Throughout the morning and afternoon Friday, hundreds gathered outside the high court, wanting to experience –… → Read More
American Uni. offers $500 gift cards to students willing to move off-campus
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Due to high demand for on-campus housing in the fall, American University is offering $500 gift cards to students who agree to move off-campus. The deadline to accept the offer was this week. Some students said – while creative – that offer was not enough. American University sent out the email to students earlier this month. In addition to the gift card, AU offered to waive… → Read More
Shaw pop-up construction halted after building code violations
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- The construction of a towering row house in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood abruptly came to a halt this month when inspectors determined it was in violation of building codes. Neighbors complain the pop-up is an eyesore. And some worry it might even be leaning to one side. On June 4, the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs issued a stop work order on renovations at… → Read More
Mothers hold anti-gun violence 'Peace and Justice rally'
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Hundreds of women gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Saturday for their annual "Standing for Peace and Justice" rally. They said they're outraged by the gun violence in their communities and they demanded what they called “common sense solutions.” There was a sea of faces in the crowd – photos of deceased loved ones held by mothers, grandmothers, sisters and… → Read More
Is D.C. United considering a move to Loudoun County?
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Just as the District finalizes plans to build a brand new stadium for D.C. United at Buzzard Point in Southwest D.C., Virginia leaders are reportedly trying to lure the team to Loudoun County instead. Many D.C. United fans are united in opposition to any effort to lure the team away. Some even vow they'll never attend another game if the team leaves D.C. But a lot of fans… → Read More
After reporter killed, illegal dirt bikes in D.C. create debate
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Searching for the gunman who shot and killed 27-year old Charnice Milton in southeast Washington this week, investigators have revealed the suspect was possibly riding a dirt bike. In the past year, MPD officials said they have seen more and more illegal dirt bikes and ATVs on District streets and that the vehicles are causing a lot of problems. They’re also causing some… → Read More
16 people indicted for drug conspiracy, fraud in 'pill mill' bust
BALTIMORE, Md. (WJLA) – At least 16 people have been charged with drug conspiracy and health care fraud in connection with a major “pill mill” drug bust in the D.C. region. Investigators raided pain management clinics in Maryland and D.C. Thursday and collected 100,000 pills and $3 million at four different locations, including PG Wellness Center in Oxon Hill, A Plus Pain Center in D.C., First… → Read More
Silver Spring woman inspired by Holocaust survivor's knitted sweater
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- During a visit to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) a few years ago, Lea Stern, a Silver Spring anesthesiologist and lifelong knitter, was inspired after seeing an exhibit featuring a little girl’s green sweater and learning the story behind it. The owner of the sweater, Krystyna Chiger, was just 7-years-old when her Jewish family escaped the Nazis in Lvov, Poland… → Read More
D.C. residents hold rally to protest 'pop-up' houses
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Some D.C. residents held a rally Tuesday, demanding that Mayor Muriel Bowser stop what they call "the proliferation of ‘pop-ups’ destroying Petworth.” District regulators are set to finalize new restrictions on the height of renovated row houses, but the protesting residents said the rules were not strict enough nor would they be implemented soon enough. They said condo… → Read More
County execs Leggett, Baker meet with Gov. Hogan in final Purple Line push
BETHESDA (WJLA) -- In a matter of weeks, maybe days, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is expected to announce whether to move forward with the proposed Purple Line between Bethesda and New Carrollton. To persuade the Governor that the Purple Line is worth its hefty price tag, the executives of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties met with him Thursday morning behind closed doors. After their 45… → Read More
D.C. mobile car share network expands
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Innovative car and ride share businesses like Uber and Zipcar now have even more competition. Starting this week, two new transportation-related mobile apps entered the already competitive D.C. market. On Wednesday, the app Split launches in Washington – created by a team of local young professionals, targeting fellow young professionals. Using an algorithm, the app matches… → Read More
Va. Task Force 1 comes home from rescue/recovery mission in Nepal
CHANTILLY, Va. (WJLA) -- Virginia Task Force 1 is back stateside after spending three weeks sifting through the rubble of the devastating earthquakes in Nepal. Fifty-seven members of Fairfax County's Urban Search and Rescue Team received a hero's welcome in Chantilly Saturday morning. There were hugs and kisses. There also were also expressions of gratitude from Washington's Nepalese community.… → Read More
Capitol Crossing development to be built over I-395
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Brace yourselves for a lot of braking around downtown D.C. this summer. Over the next few years, construction crews will build five new office buildings on top of I-395 between E Street NW to the south and Massachusetts Avenue to the north. The mayor and developers broke ground on the project Tuesday morning. The so-called Capitol Crossing development will create 2.2 million… → Read More
World War II planes to fly over National Mall Friday to commemorate 70th anniversary of VE Day
WASHINGTON (WJLA) -- Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day – more than 50 World War II warbirds will rumble over the National Mall Friday afternoon. Organizers are calling it the ‘Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover,’ featuring aircraft in historically-sequenced formations representing the major battles of the war and ending with a Missing Man… → Read More
Special election held to fill Barry, Bowser's D.C. council seats
WASHINGTON (WJLA) - Special elections were held Tuesday in D.C. to fill two city council seats. One election was for the Ward 8 seat that was held by the late Marion Barry - who died in November, while the other was occurring in the city's northern tip in Ward 4 for the seat vacated by Muriel Bowser after she was elected mayor. Eleven candidates vied for each of the two seats. As of 4:30 a.m.… → Read More