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DC restaurants, businesses prepare for disruptions ahead of NATO Summit

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1 year ago

July 9, 2024

DC restaurants, businesses prepare for disruptions ahead of NATO Summit

All eyes are on our nation’s capital as D.C. prepares to host the NATO Summit for the first time in 25 years. The 75th annual summit will bring more congestion into the District as dozens of heads of state and government are descending on the city for the event, which kicks off Tuesday and runs through Thursday.

WASHINGTON – All eyes are on our nation’s capital as D.C. prepares to host the NATO Summit for the first time in 25 years.

The 75th annual summit will bring more congestion into the District as dozens of heads of state and government are descending on the city for the event, which kicks off Tuesday and runs through Thursday.

District officials say residents and visitors should be prepared for heavy traffic, road closures and extensive security screenings throughout the city.

Nearby restaurants and businesses are preparing for the disruptions.

“We’re in DC. These types of things always come up with dignitaries coming in and out of our city,” said Mario Guzman, the manager of Ghostburger.

The restaurant is surrounded by fencing just like the rest of the Mount Vernon neighborhood.

NATO Summit back in DC; expect road closures and traffic delays

“Some businesses are closing, other businesses have abbreviated hours so it’s definitely an impact, a hit,” Guzman said. “We’re looking at maybe a 50% loss of business maybe for the week.”

Along with checkpoints and barriers, there will be street closures and parking restrictions.

Despite the limited access, Guzman says they’re relying on foot traffic from people who live nearby and takeout is always an option too.

“We have already worked with our delivery partners as far as rerouting drivers to the best locations to pick up the food here,” Guzman told FOX 5. “A lot of VIPs will be in town hopefully they enjoy burgers and cheesecakes.”

Authorities are advising everyone to plan extra time for their journeys and be patient due to the precautions implemented.

Secret Service, local law enforcement, and international security teams are working around the clock to maintain a secure environment.

Click here for specific details on road closures and alternate routes.

For more information on restricted pedestrian perimeters, click here.

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Washington DC Pedestrian killed struck crash collision I-295 DC-295

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January 4, 2026

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Washington DC Pedestrian killed struck crash collision I-295 DC-295

WASHINGTON (7News) — On Saturday evening, Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District officers responded to a fatal crash on I-295 northbound near Exit 1 for Laboratory Road, Southwest.

The incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. when a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, police said.

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Prince George’s County police officers were already on the scene when the MPD officers arrived.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities have not yet released the victim’s age or gender.

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The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene.

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Police urge anyone with information about the incident to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

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New bus service to begin soon between Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C.

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January 3, 2026

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New bus service to begin soon between Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C.

The United States military carried out a “large scale” strike inside the nation of Venezuela early Saturday morning, in addition to capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were flown out of the country.
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No one hurt in Northwest DC row house fire

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1 week ago

December 28, 2025

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No one hurt in Northwest DC row house fire

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Smoke was seen billowing in a Northwest D.C. neighborhood Sunday afternoon after a row house caught fire, prompting a large presence of first responders.

In a post on the X platform just after 12:40 p.m., the DC Fire and EMS Department said crews were responding to a box alarm at a row house in the 2100 block of 13th Street NW. There, firefighters found smoke coming from the top of three attached row houses.

Firefighters responded to a fire at a row house in the 2100 block of 13th Street NW. (Courtesy: DC Fire and EMS Department)

Crews determined that the flames were coming from the attic of one of the three-story row homes, but that it was at risk of spreading to both adjacent homes. As a result, firefighters upgraded the response to a two-alarm fire, aggressively attacking the flames from the inside.

Officials noted that firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, which involved the entire attic, and that it only spread to one of the attached row houses.

No injuries were reported; however, officials were working to learn how many people would be displaced.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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