Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Council’s Vote to Bring the Commanders Home and...
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Council of the District of Columbia passed, on first vote, the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Redevelopment Act of 2025, the legislation to bring the Commanders home to RFK and activate 180 acres of opportunity on the banks of the Anacostia River. Following the 9-3 vote, Mayor Muriel Bowser...
Jamaica Fest Returns August 17
Jamaica Fest will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Veterans Plaza (1 Veterans Place) in Silver Spring. The free event is a daylong celebration featuring live reggae and dancehall performances, traditional Jamaican food, artisan vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. Attendees are...
Virginia pedestrian dies after being hit by car, long hospitalization; Police seeking info
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A pedestrian died after getting hit by a car in Virginia, police said. Carolina Isabel Rosales Cepeda, 38, of Manassas, Virginia, was hit on July 13 around 2:09 a.m. She was walking within the roadway around Centreville Road and Orchard Bridge Drive in Manassas when she was hit by...
Ms. Peaches Southern Kitchen Bringing Sunday Classics to Sterling
Grandmothers’ kitchens have had a profound impact on hospitality. Whether it’s food, ambiance, or a welcoming atmosphere, many diners think fondly of these nostalgic spaces. Thompson Hospitality, a popular DC-area restaurant group, is hoping to recreate that sense of comfort and great eats with its latest concept,...
Man sentenced to jail, fined after viral drag race in Tysons
One of the drivers featured in a viral video of a Tysons street race last year received a 90-day jail sentence yesterday (Thursday). Carlos Montero, 38, of Sterling had all but five days of his sentence suspended, in addition to receiving a six-month limitation on his driver’s license and fines totaling $950.
Mother of slain congressional intern says DC Council treats violent crime like a ‘joke’...
WASHINGTON - The mother of a congressional intern killed in a drive-by shooting one month ago harshly criticized the Washington, D.C., Council, saying its residents "are not being protected." According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old student at the University of...
Man charged in fatal Manassas crash
A 65-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a July 26 crash in Manassas city that left a 72-year-old woman dead. The crash occurred about 6:05 p.m. at Ashton Avenue and Godwin Drive. Police said officers arrived to find a gray Kia Forte and a white Ford F550 with significant damage. Two...
Fight between family members leads to deadly shooting in Woodbridge, 1 arrested
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — A man is behind bars after he allegedly shot two family members, killing one, during an altercation at a home in Woodbridge on Thursday, according to the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD). Khampheng Quanlangsy, 56, of Woodbridge, was charged with murder, aggravated malicious...
Arlington County Board disappointed they can’t force ICE to stop wearing masks
ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington County Board members expressed disappointment this week when county legal officials confirmed they have no authority over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers wear masks while conducting local operations. The newest board member, JD Spain Sr., expressed concern during a board...
MoCo Couple Rose & Jessie Named Group Finalist in Variety’s ‘America’s Favorite Couple’ Contest
A Montgomery County, Maryland, couple, Rose and Jessie, has captured the hearts of many and been named a group finalist in Variety’s “America’s Favorite Couple” contest. The duo, both lifelong residents of Montgomery County, are now competing for a grand prize of $20,000 and a feature in the esteemed magazine. You...