Washington, D.C
DC Water progressing with sewer overflow repair along Potomac and Clara Barton Parkway
WASHINGTON (7News) — DC Water is making significant progress in containing a sanitary sewer overflow caused by the collapse of a section of the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer line, along Clara Barton Parkway and the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Montgomery County, Md.
Nearly a week after the Jan. 19 incident, the utility said it is nearing full containment of the overflow, with a temporary bypass system now operational.
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The bypass system, activated early Saturday evening, is channeling approximately 40 million gallons of wastewater per day to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, DC Water said in a news release.
Six large pumps are conveying wastewater into a controlled section of the C&O Canal, routing it around the break and back into the sewer system further downstream, the release explained. Overnight monitoring confirmed the pumps are functioning as intended, with increased flow successfully returning to Blue Plains.
Despite the progress, some wastewater continues to escape around the break site because the damaged pipe section is at a lower elevation than the pumps.
Crews are deploying additional pumps to expedite the removal of the remaining wastewater and achieve full containment, DC Water said. Once conditions allow, the damaged section will be isolated, exposed, and repaired.
DC Water crews are now focusing on the next steps, which include excavation, inspection, and developing a long-term repair plan. This involves assessing the extent of the damage, mobilizing equipment, stabilizing surrounding ground conditions, installing shoring supports, and removing debris from the collapse currently blocking the line.
The failure of the 72-inch-diameter section of the Potomac Interceptor caused wastewater to spill into a creek bed and flow into the Potomac River, DC Water said. Crews have been working around the clock to build the temporary bypass system, coordinating with the National Park Service to adjust canal structures and set up the necessary infrastructure.
DC Water assures the public that drinking water remains completely safe and unaffected, as the drinking water and wastewater systems are separate, and the incident occurred downstream of the Washington Aqueduct drinking water intakes.
After the overflow is fully contained and the pipe is repaired, DC Water will work with the National Park Service, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and other partner agencies to assess the areas affected by the overflow. This will include surveying erosion, debris removal, cleaning, and determining the need for remediation.
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The public is advised to avoid any posted areas along the canal or river. In case of accidental contact with wastewater, individuals should wash immediately with soap and clean water, disinfect any exposed items, avoid consuming potentially contaminated food or drinks, and seek medical attention if feeling unwell.
For questions or support, DC Water’s Customer Care team can be reached at (202) 354-3600, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or the 24Hour Command Center at (202) 6123400.
Washington, D.C
TRAFFIC ALERT | Road closures for 2026 National Day Parade in DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — Drivers should expect road closures, parking restrictions, and possible delays on Monday as the Freedom 250 National Memorial Day Parade takes place in downtown D.C.
The parade is set for May 25 and will bring several street closures around Constitution Avenue, the National Mall, and nearby downtown corridors.
Police officials said all listed closures and times are subject to change based on conditions.
Emergency no-parking begins early Monday
Several streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m., including portions of:
- 4th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 14th and 15th streets
- Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 23rd Street NW
- Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street NW
- Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street SW
- Independence Avenue from 4th Street to 12th Street SW
Additional emergency no-parking restrictions will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on parts of Virginia Avenue and 18th, 19th, and 20th streets NW.
Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be ticketed or towed.
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Streets closed from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The following areas will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
- 4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
- 6th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
- 7th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
- 9th and 10th streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to Constitution Avenue NW
- 12th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Madison Drive NW
- 14th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
- 12th Street Tunnel/Expressway
- Constitution Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue to 15th Street NW
- Madison Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street NW
- Jefferson Drive from 3rd Street to 14th Street SW
More closures begin at 8 a.m.
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., additional closures will include:
- Constitution Avenue from 15th Street to 23rd Street NW
- Inbound I-395 from the 14th Street Bridge
- Inbound I-395 HOV from the 14th Street Bridge
- 17th Street from New York Avenue NW to Independence Avenue SW
- 18th and 19th streets from E Street to Constitution Avenue NW
- Virginia Avenue NW from 24th Street to Constitution Avenue NW
Traffic from inbound I-395 will be directed eastbound onto the I-395 Southwest Freeway.
The Metropolitan Police Department and D.C. Department of Transportation are urging drivers to use caution and consider different routes because of increased pedestrian traffic and expected delays.
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Traffic updates will be posted by MPD’s traffic account on X.
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Secret Service fatally shoots suspect outside White House checkpoint, bystander wounded
Police and members of the Secret Service block streets around the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials.
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET “removed a weapon from his bag and began firing at posted officers.”
Officers returned fire and hit the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, according to the Secret Service.
A bystander was struck, but a law enforcement official said it wasn’t clear whether that person was struck by the suspect’s initial bullets or those fired subsequently by officers.
Secret Service said none of its officers were injured, and that President Donald Trump — who was at the White House at the time — was not “impacted.”
This is a breaking news update. AP’s earlier story follows below.
The U.S. Secret Service shot a person near the White House on Saturday, and a bystander also was shot, a law enforcement official said.
Both individuals were said to be in critical condition, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation.
Journalists working at the White House on Saturday reported hearing a series of gunshots and were told to seek shelter inside the press briefing room.
On X, the Secret Service said it was “aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW” — one block from the White House — and was “working to corroborate the information with personnel on the ground.” It said it will have an update shortly.
In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers were responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able.”
President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time.
Evidence of the shooting was visible on a sidewalk just outside the White House complex, where yellow crime scene tape snaked across the pavement and officers with the U.S. Secret Service placed dozens of orange evidence markers on the ground. Medical material, including what appeared to be purple surgical gloves and kits typically used by emergency medical personnel, were also seen.
In a post shared on X, ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang shared dramatic video of the moment she said she heard what “sounded like dozens of gunshots” and ducked for cover. Writing that she had been performing a routine task that White House reporters do daily — filming themselves on a cellphone for a social media post — Wang’s video shows her speaking for a few seconds about Trump’s statements earlier Saturday about a potential Iran deal.
As the sounds of gunfire are heard in the background, Wang’s eyes grow wider, and she ducks down in the media tent, which is among those situated in a line along the White House driveway where broadcasters film their reports. On X, Wang’s video had been shared thousands of times as of Saturday evening, and viewed at least 3 million times.
The Metropolitan Police Department said on its X account that the Secret Service was working the scene and cautioned people to avoid the area. The scene is near where a gunman ambushed two members of the West Virginia National Guard last November.
U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died from her wounds. Andrew Wolfe, then 24, was critically wounded. Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged in that incident.
The gunfire Saturday comes nearly a month after what law enforcement authorities said was an attempted assassination of the president on April 25 as he attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at a Washington hotel. Cole Tomas Allen, of Torrance, Calif., recently pleaded not guilty to charges that he attempted to kill Trump and remains in federal custody.
Following that scare, Secret Service officers shot a suspect they said had fired at officers near the Washington Monument, also near the White House. Michael Marx, 45, of Midland, Texas, was charged in a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in connection with the May 4 shooting. A teenage bystander was wounded in that incident.
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