Tuesday’s frigid cold makes it a tough day to lose power, but that’s what’s happened to about 80 customers in the Upper Marlboro, Maryland area. PEPCO reported at about 7 a.m. that more than 80 customers are without electricity in that area because of a downed wire. It says power should be restored by about 8 […]
Metro Transit police are looking for six people in connection with an assault that happened on the Red Line last month. A group of teens became rowdy, a witness reported, and tried to rob a man, who was then attacked and left with a concussion and a broken jaw.The assault happened at about 5:30 p.m. […]
Fans of the Washington’s Football Team will have a chance Monday to get their hands on tickets for the NFC Wild Card game at FedEx Field. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 20-13 Sunday, determining that the Washington’s Football Team will face the Packers at 4:40 p.m. next Sunday, Jan. 10. A limited number […]
Natalie Cole, the Grammy-winning singer who had hits with such songs as “This Will Be” and “Our Love” and recorded “Unforgettable … With Love,” a best-selling album of songs made famous by her late father, Nat King Cole, died Thursday evening. She was 65. Cole’s death was confirmed by publicist Maureen O’Connor. Notables were quick […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesters affiliated with the Black Lives Matter movement are planning a rally in downtown Washington to highlight cases involving alleged police misconduct. The group called Stop Police Terror Project DC says it plans to “shut down” the Chinatown neighborhood, which is known for its nightlife, on New Year’s Eve. The march is […]
Bill Cosby was arrested in the twilight of his life and career Wednesday and charged with a decade-old sex crime after a barrage of accusations from dozens of women made a mockery of his image as TV’s wise and understanding Dr. Cliff Huxtable. Holding a cane, the 78-year-old comedian walked slowly and unsteadily into court […]
WESTERNPORT, Md. (AP) — An Allegany County grand jury has indicted a married couple and their two adult daughters on charges of embezzling more than $57,000 from a western Maryland rescue squad. The sheriff’s office issued a statement Tuesday announcing theft scheme charges against Lonzy Clark Jr., his wife Rhonda and their daughters Crystal Clark […]
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city is unlikely to start handing out $1,000 speeding tickets. The District Department of Transportation has proposed the steep fines for people going 25 mph or more over the posted speed. During an appearance Tuesday on NewsChannel 8’s “NewsTalk” program, Bowser said, “I don’t think you’re going […]
Wearing his “NFC East Champions” hat, Kirk Cousins made sure he got the last word. Cousins finished his news conference, turned on his way out and screamed: “How many of y’all picked us to win the division?” It sounded like his “You like that?” rant two months ago. The Washington Football Team are division champions, […]
WASHINGTON – As D.C.’s murder rate continues to rise, its police department is struggling with low staffing numbers, which could hurt public safety in the nation’s capital. The city’s police force has dropped to 3,786 sworn officers, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office. In 2012 on WTOP, Police Chief Cathy Lanier warned that dropping below […]