Alexandria church gives $1 million to city to prevent public housing evictions
ALEXANDRIA, Va (7News) — Mayor Alyia Gaskins launched the Fresh Start Initiative on Thursday, thanks to a $1 million donation from Alfred Street Baptist Church to prevent evictions and strengthen long-term financial stability for families living in public housing, according to a statement on Thursday. This comes...
Road Rage Resistance: Waldorf Driver Fights Arrest After Traffic Stop
WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing charges after allegedly resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Charles County that led to signs of impairment and a physical struggle with officers, according to court documents. Devin Thomas Smith, 44, of Waldorf, was charged with resisting arrest following an...
Mayor Bowser Urges Congress to Reject Proposal That Would Make DC Streets Less Safe
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the following statement in opposition to H.R. 5525, legislation that would prohibit use of automated traffic enforcement (ATE) to discourage dangerous driving:. “For years, the District has worked to reduce traffic fatalities and create safer streets for...
Police searching for multiple suspects after shooting, assault in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County police are searching for multiple suspects following a shooting and assault in Alexandria. At 3:09 p.m., police were dispatched to the 5500 block of Seminary Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He...
14-year-old charged in 3 NW DC armed carjackings, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) - A 14-year-old was arrested Thursday, Feb. 15, and charged with three armed carjackings that occurred in Northwest D.C., according to Metropolitan...
DC celebrating 4 years of being the official home of Go-Go music with an...
WASHINGTON - An awards ceremony honoring those who have worked to preserve the history of Go-Go music will be held Sunday night in Southeast,...
Maryland Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Stealing a Residence in Northwest Washington D.C.
By Staff Reporter | iSkyCreations - News & Media (ISC News & Media)Published Feb 18th 2024In a significant legal development, Franklin A. Olaitan, a...
Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Vehicle In La Plata
LA PLATA, Md. - Emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a bicyclist on Charles Street (Rt 6) near Cooksey Road...
Rap musical based in Md. follows early life of Harriet Tubman
BOWIE, Md. (7News) - In a tribute to Black History Month, The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a rap musical depicting...
Man arrested, charged with murder in deadly overnight shooting in NE DC
WASHINGTON - A Maryland man is under arrest for his alleged role in a deadly overnight shooting in Northeast, D.C. Police identified 25-year-old Charles...
