The Rise, Decline, and Return of Springfield Town Center Mall in Springfield, VA
Springfield Town Center stands just north of the Franconia-Springfield Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. In 1973, JCPenney, Montgomery Ward, Garfinckel’s, and Lansburgh’s brought in the first crowds. In 1991, Macy’s joined as an anchor store. People went along carpeted, wide corridors with fluorescent lights,...
Armed Man Seen Pointing Handgun Arrested; Second Suspect Also Taken into Custody
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested an armed man who was seen pointing a handgun at people in downtown Silver Spring on Friday evening, July 25. According to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, officers observed the suspect on public safety cameras in the 8100 block of Georgia Avenue around 7:30...
Virginia mother wanted after reportedly abandoning toddler
Authorities are searching for a Virginia mother accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son outside their Woodbridge home and refusing to return.
Massive Car Explosion In Virginia Parking Lot Blamed On Faulty Fuel Tank
The good news is, according to the Arlington County Fire Department, no one died in the explosion. In fact, there weren't even any injuries.
Maryland Woman Allegedly Shot Husband with .357 Magnum After Discovering Evidence of Infidelity, Police...
A Maryland woman is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting her husband during a domestic dispute that she claims was sparked by evidence of an extramarital affair, according to police and court documents. Nicole Ward, 50, of Bowie, was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder in the fatal...
Rodent problems at Southeast DC apartments still ongoing as trash continues piling up
WASHINGTON (7News) — The rodent problem at the Benning Apartments in Southeast, D.C., never went away, according to neighbors, and even spread to nearby homes in recent months. In February, 7News reported on the rats and the effort to clear out piles of trash that went uncollected for months.
Missing 73-year-old DC man found dead in Maryland
A 73-year-old D.C. man was found dead in Oxon Hill almost one month after he was reported missing.
DC man found guilty in 2024 road rage murder of Uber Eats driver
A D.C. man was found guilty by a federal jury Thursday for the 2024 killing of an Uber Eats driver during a road rage incident.
Task force takes to District streets, cleaning graffiti and removing litter
Since the fall of 2024, D.C.'s Department of Public Works has teams of people working daily to maintain neighborhoods and streets. The crews remove graffiti, pick up litter and trim branches in public spaces.
Prince George’s County man convicted of fatally stabbing his mother
A 52-year-old man was convicted Friday for assaulting and killing his mother, according to the Prince George’s County Office of the State's Attorney.
