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Inspector General finds safety issues in DC's 911 center

13+ hour, 14+ min ago  (435+ words) WASHINGTON (7 News) " An inspection of DC's 9-1-1 center found that safety concerns still affect emergency response. It found issues with its operational reliability, staffing, quality control, and emergency preparedness. The Office of the Inspector General investigated the D. C. Office of Unified Communications…...

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GALLERY | 2026 Cherry blossom parade brings color, crowds to DC

1+ day, 53+ min ago  (200+ words) The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade filled Constitution Avenue with color, music, and celebration Saturday as crowds gathered to welcome one of D. C. s b. .. WASHINGTON (7 NEWS) " The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade filled Constitution Avenue with color, music, and celebration Saturday…...

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WATCH LIVE | 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade takes over DC

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (178+ words) WASHINGTON (7 NEWS) " The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade returns to D. C. on Saturday, bringing floats, performances, and thousands of visitors to the nation's capital. The parade runs from 11 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. , stretching 10 blocks along Constitution Avenue, Northwest, from 7th Street to Virginia Avenue near…...

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Dyngus Day hits DC: Atlas Brew Works hosts the "wet Monday" tradition April 6

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (176+ words) Dyngus day is coming up on April 6th. The DC area is once again going to be able to celebrate with an event at Atlas Brew Works. (7 News). .. Dyngus Day hits DC: Atlas Brew Works hosts the wet Monday tradition April 6th by…...

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Senior residents pushback on DC teen spring jam event at King Greenleaf Recreation Center

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (359+ words) Sinclair partners with Disabled American Veterans for Community Impact Day to support American veterans and their families. WASHINGTON (7 News) " Washington, D. C. , residents and leaders have been trying to find a way to keep teenagers out of trouble late at night. Part…...

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Cherry blossoms in DC | Photographers capture a peak bloom that won't wait

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (206+ words) They're documenting moments, memories, and life itself. SEE ALSO | Early peak bloom puts 2026 among fastest cherry blossom seasons. Here's why For others, the experience is deeply personal. Jenny Zappia said she planned a trip to D. C. centered around the blossoms after…...

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Laser cutter sparks commercial building fire in Annapolis, officials say

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Weather Alert Day in DC on Friday: Rain and falling temperatures

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (299+ words) WASHINGTON (7 News) " After a warm, almost summer-like afternoon across the D. C. region Thursday, a dramatic shift is on the way that will bring gusty winds, periods of rain, and a plunge in temperatures. That will be the setup for a cold…...

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Gary Sinise to headline National Vietnam Veteran Day "Welcome Home" event in DC

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (153+ words) WJLA Gary Sinise to headline National Vietnam Veteran Day "Welcome Home" event in DC by Good Morning Washington Washington, D. C. (7 News) " Gary Sinise is coming to DC to celebrate National Vietnam Veteran Day. On Sunday, March 29th the National Mall area will…...

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Hummingbirds return to DC, Maryland, Virginia

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1164+ words) by First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson WASHINGTON (7 News) " Every spring, one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal world quietly unfolds across the eastern United States. Tiny, fast and often mistaken for large insects, hummingbirds are beginning…...