21-Acre Mixed-Use Development Project Clears Approvals In Forest Heights
FOREST HEIGHTS, Md. — National View, a massive development project by Petra Development, has cleared the latest approvals needed to move the project forward — the final land use approval from the Prince George’s County Planning Board. The approval allows Petra Development to seek financing and bring the project to...
Alexandria needs to fill dozens of board, committee and commission vacancies
Civic-minded Alexandria residents who want to help lead their city have an opportunity to serve on a board or commission, and the deadline to apply is approaching soon. Applicants must be city residents, and otherwise a special waiver will need to be approved by City Council. Committee assignments can last between...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public’s Aid After Group Robbery in Northwest D.C., $1,000 Reward Offered
Metropolitan Police officials are requesting help from the public following a robbery in the Northwest this past weekend. Last Saturday, around 4:37 PM, a victim was confronted by a group of individuals on the Unit block of L Street, Northwest, who proceeded to assault the victim and take their belongings before...
HUD Updates Criminal Background Screening Rules for Residents in Assisted Housing
On November 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced a new letter about criminal background screenings for residents in HUD-assisted housing. The letter, published on November 25, 2025, rescinds previous HUD documents, including Notice...
Three arrested in 2024 deadly shooting in DC
Three suspects in a 2024 deadly shooting were arrested Wednesday by D.C. police.
Fairfax County Contributes More to Richmond Than It Receives – A Reality More Severe...
Fairfax County, a significant contributor to Virginia's General Fund, has been found to receive less than what it contributes to the state's coffers. In the fiscal year 2024, Fairfax County generated a whopping $5.77 billion in General Fund revenues, accounting for 20.7% of all state General Fund revenue. However,...
Credit card machine ripped from register, knife pulled during DC robbery
Two individuals in their 30s were arrested after a robbery and assault in Southwest D.C. on Tuesday night.
Why do Metro Station Managers Become Irritated When You Request to Use the Restroom?
It's a common scenario for many metro commuters: the sudden need to use the bathroom while waiting for the next train. Despite the fact that bathrooms are available in every metro station, it seems that station managers are often unhappy when asked to grant access to these facilities. A recent incident at Pentagon...
No Tickets, All Tokens: Continues Arcade Powers Up Alexandria’s Play‑and‑Dine Scene
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Alexandria’s newest mash‑up brings tokens, tots, and nostalgia under one roof. At 1050 N. Fayette Street, Continues Arcade has gone from a summer soft‑open to a late‑September grand opening, where the clack of Skee‑Ball and the glow of vintage pinball meet...
Wanted Video | Suspect in Anacostia Business Burglary
The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a burglary in Southeast. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the suspect forcibly entered a business in the 1900 block of Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Southeast. Once inside, the...
