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Tysons Corner Center, from open fields to ambition-packed grids. Tysons Corner Center started out as a quiet farmland, a place better for cows than for business. The Tyson family's fruit stand at the crossroads was one of the first signs that this land could turn into a busy shopping area.

WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a federal officer fired their gun during a police chase in Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Justin Brian Nelson, 35, was arrested Thursday night and charged with felony assault on a police officer, fleeing from law enforcement in a motor vehicle,...

WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News is investigating after questions and concerns have been raised about the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) collaboration with federal agencies. There have been two shootings involving federal agents in the past month. Both times, MPD was working with those federal agents, but no MPD...

Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith announced the creation of two Juvenile Curfew Zones in Washington, D.C. This action is based on the Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. The zones are the Navy Yard and the U Street Corridor. Each area has specific boundaries.

Amid escalating concerns over claims the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement, the Alexandria City Council hosted a hearing Saturday where city leaders and dozens of community members voiced their opposition to the allegations of cooperation. “Please end the...

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Fairfax County Park Authority is rolling out the welcome mat for the community as the newly refreshed Mount Vernon Rec Center celebrates its grand reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event invites neighbors of all ages to explore the upgraded facility,...

This year, keep Thanksgiving preparations stress-free. Instead of working several days ahead to prepare a feast, consider allowing a local restaurant or two to lend a helping hand. There are so many options (and price points) to consider this year, with the option to go traditional with the typical, yet still...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security said, expanding its crackdown on illegal immigration to the U.S. South. “We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Alexandria’s newest treat stop is already drawing morning coffee lines and after-dinner dessert crowds. Opened in mid-September beside sister restaurant Northside 10, The Sweetside Cafe & Creamery brings a from-scratch café and old-school creamery under...

A federal agent working with the Metropolitan Police Department fired gunshots in Northeast after a car chase Thursday. No one was hit.