Virginia’s Arlington County records first drop in crime since 2018
Virginia’s Arlington County saw its first overall decline in crime in 2025, marking the region’s first decrease since 2018. The findings stemmed from the Arlington County Police Department annual report that was published last week. Authorities found that the overall crime rate declined by 10.9%, according to the...
Petworth (and beyond) PSA: “Piney Branch Parkway Section to Reopen Monday, Restoring a Key...
“Following a 27-day closure, DC Water will reopen a section of Piney Branch Parkway between Arkansas Avenue and Beach Drive NW early Monday morning, restoring an important cross-town connection for thousands of District commuters. During the closure, a section of the road was temporarily relocated for construction of D
Standout Slot Receiver Cam Wade Commits to Virginia Tech Over Florida State and Maryland
Leesburg (VA), by way of Kentucky, three-star wide receiver Cam Wade wasn't someone that had a long recruitment with Virginia Tech. After relocating to the state a few weeks ago and enrolling at Loudon Sports Academy, the Hokies entered the mix. After an official visit to Blacksburg this weekend, the...
Bankruptcies climb, food aid falls: the household strain behind Alexandria’s slowing economy
New DMV Monitor data shows the region's personal bankruptcy rate rising faster than the nation and food-assistance rolls shrinking, as City Manager Parajon and the police chief prepare to brief council Tuesday
DC man found guilty in 2019 shooting that left 1 dead, 2 hurt
A D.C. man was found guilty Friday in connection with a deadly 2019 shooting, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Man dies after early-morning shooting in DC’s Shaw neighborhood
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man died after being shot early Sunday in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers with the Third District responded around 2:17 a.m. to the 1300 block of 6th Street Northwest, near N Street, for a report of a shooting. When...
Falls Church man identified in Lake Anna State Park drowning
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has identified the man who drowned at Lake Anna State Park on Thursday. Ahmad Fawad Sataryaar, 37, of Falls Church, was found unresponsive in about 10 feet of water by visitors at the state park. Officials said park rangers and bystanders entered...
Live Alive Organic Cafe to Open Tuesday in Alexandria
After more than a year of anticipation, Life Alive Organic Cafe opens its doors in Old Town Alexandria on Tuesday, June 9, bringing its scratch-made, plant-forward menu to the corner of King and South Royal streets. The cafe begins serving at 7 a.m. at 400 King Street, the ground floor...
Caviar on Chicken Nuggets? Del Ray’s Little Birdie Opens June 23
Del Ray's newest chicken spot is nearly here. Little Birdie, the sister concept from the team behind Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar, opens Tuesday, June 23 at 1504B Mount Vernon Ave., taking over the former Benny DiForza's space. And the debut menu makes it clear this is no ordinary chicken joint.
Minimum wages rise July 1 in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, D.C., and more than 20...
Workers in Oregon, Alaska, Washington, D.C., and more than 20 cities will see higher minimum wages starting July 1, 2026, as inflation-indexed local laws trigger automatic pay increases. Oregon’s three-tier system will push rates to $15.55 statewide, $16.80 in the Portland metro area, and $14.55 in nonurban counties. A
