New phase of redevelopment at DC’s Barry Farm begins for more affordable housing
The old dwellings were torn down in 2019 to make way for this new development. Former Barry Farm residents will get priority leasing for 42 of the 90 units in Hillsdale Flats. There will be a total of 380 so-called replacement units for former residents across the larger development. Construction...
Alexandria man charged with Arlington tobacco shop robbery could be linked to city incident
An Alexandria man has been charged in connection to a theft from an Arlington tobacco shop, and the Alexandria Police Department is investigating his involvement in another incident in the city. The 30-year-old man was arrested on May 1 and charged with robbery with force after the theft of Kratom...
Fairfax Water set to remove last lead pipes from service area
Fairfax Water is on track to fully eliminate the last lead pipes from its network in advance of a 2027 federal deadline. “We’ll have them replaced by the end of the year,” Fairfax Water general manager Jamie Bain Hedges said at a meeting yesterday (Tuesday) between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and water auth
“Micro Happy Hours, Macro Savings: The Group Behind Behind Bar Charley, El Chucho, &...
“When did the happy hour cocktail casually become $12. Then $14. Then $16. Gone are the days of the $5 cocktail and an affordable night out on the town. In this economy? Please. These days, it seems happy hours have lost their charm and going out comes at the casual cost of a mortgage – and Goodbar has decided they’re
Alexandria home damaged by fire
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria home is damaged after a Wednesday afternoon fire. The fire happened in the 2600 block of Randolph Avenue. Crews said the fire started on the exterior of the building and made its way inside. Firefighters doused the flames. They did not say what...
Former DC Housing Authority employee pleads guilty to mortgage fraud
A former D.C. Housing Authority employee pleaded guilty to a mortgage fraud scheme that tried to cost private mortgage lenders over $15 million, the USAO announced.
Evansville dancers headed for national spotlight in D.C.
The Silver Aces are getting ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity performing in Washington, D.C. as part of America’s 250th celebration.
Man charged after accidentally firing bullet into neighboring apartment
An Arlington man is facing charges after police say he accidentally fired a shot into a neighboring home while cleaning his gun. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 1100 block of S. Highland Street, just south of Columbia Pike. Arlington County police say the 46-year-old acted...
Over 80 University of Maryland workers laid off amid budget concerns
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Over 80 University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) workers were reportedly laid off on Wednesday, weeks after school officials warned of budget concerns for Fiscal Year 2027. The union representing employees for the school, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Emp
Service Dog’s Extreme In-Flight Accident Sickens Passengers, Creates Hazmat Situation at D.C. Airport
An airport spokesperson confirmed medics met the aircraft upon arrival on Tuesday, but none of the passengers required treatment
