16-year-old shot, killed in Prince George’s County
BRENTWOOD, Md. (7News) — A 16-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in Brentwood on Friday, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Investigators said Ruben Arevalo Saavedra, of Hyattsville, was shot just before 5 p.m. in the 3700 block of Shepard Street. The boy died at the...
Austrian life sciences firm chooses Virginia over Maryland for U.S. headquarters
Austrian life sciences firm Ringana has made the United States the target of its next international expansion push, but first it needed a U.S. corporate headquarters to operate from. It has found the perfect location, and you won't be surprised to hear it is not in Montgomery County, or even within the state of Marylan
Riverdale Park’s Newest Green Space Helps Pollinators and Neighbors
A new green space in Riverdale Park is designed to help out the birds and the bees. Located at 4702 Ravenswood Rd., Ravenswood Community Forest was painstakingly designed by Casey Trees to include native plants that are good for pollinators. The green space got its start when Route 1 real...
WoodWorks names recipients of 2026 Wood in Architecture Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — WoodWorks – Wood Products Council has announced eight 2026 Wood in Architecture award winners, celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design. The annual award program recognizes developers and design teams using wood in innovative ways tha
June 15 in Alexandria history: When Alexandria’s favorite son was appointed Commander in Chief
On June 15, 1775, the Second Continental Congress unanimously voted to appoint George Washington — a 43-year-old Virginia delegate and longtime Alexandria churchgoer, Masonic Lodge member, and frequent customer at the city's taverns — Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Falls Church officials weigh order of operations for major affordable housing project
Which should come first for the Virginia Village redevelopment in Falls Church: Selecting a development partner, or considering zoning changes?. City leaders are facing a “chicken-and-egg”-type challenge as they tackle the major affordable housing initiative. A decision will have to come soon, as city leaders hope to h
Check your kitchen: Alfredo sauce, dairy cheese recalls impact DC area
New recalls are impacting pasta sauces and dairy products sold across the D.C. region. The Coffee Connexion Co. is voluntarily recalling 913 cases of Alfredo sauce that were sold in 41 states, including Maryland and Virginia. The products are printed with UPC number 0039954921963. The sauce, packaged in sealed 3-pound,
Washington DC’s Police Fleet Is Falling Apart, and Taxpayers Are Footing the $17 Million...
Washington DC’s Metropolitan Police Department is running what amounts to a very expensive parking lot. While residents dial 911, nearly 200 department vehicles have been sidelined for maintenance or repairs rather than patrolling the streets. ... Read more
Algae covers Reflecting Pool after $14M restoration
Green algae is covering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just days after a $14.2 million renovation project was completed.
La Loca To Turn Logan Circle Corner Into Mexican Pizza Hot Spot
La Loca is staking its claim on a busy Logan Circle and Shaw corner, with fresh signage now up at 1018 Rhode Island Ave NW, the former home of The Roasted Boon. The new branding promises Mexican-style pizza, burritos, tacos and a bar. For now, the storefront still just says "Coming soon," with no opening date posted, b
