Alexandria City Council unanimously adopts $979.1M FY 2027 budget, holds tax rate flat
Sunday meters formally rejected; BPOL, parking, stormwater and fire fees all approved 6-0 — but Chapman warns the city is filling budget holes with fee hikes that "I don't think is sustainable"
Armed Robbery at Jewelry Store Under Investigation
Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place Wednesday afternoon along New Hampshire Avenue at an unnamed jewelry store. According to Takoma Park Police, the incident occurred around 1:04pm on April 29, 2026, in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue. Preliminary information indicates that four masked suspects smashed the front window of a jewelry store to gain entry.
Suspect nabbed weeks after brutal gunpoint robbery in DC
Man arrested weeks after violent armed robbery on DC street Washington, DC — A suspect accused of pistol-whipping a victim during a street robbery in Northeast D.C. has been arrested weeks after the violent encounter. The incident occurred around 4:58 p.m. Saturday, February 28, in the 4800 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue Northeast. Police said the suspect approached the victim, struck them...
Bethesda’s Tako Grill Space Backfilled by Prominent Local Restaurant Group
A new chapter is coming to one of downtown Bethesda’s longtime restaurant spaces. The former Tako Grill location at 4914 Hampden Lane is being redeveloped by a well-known local restaurant group, with plans to introduce two concepts: Sushi Masato and The One Cakes. The deal was brokered by Danny...
DuVal High School staffer on leave over alleged student assault
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A staff member at DuVal High School was placed on administrative leave after allegedly assaulting a student on Wednesday, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) said. The principal of the school sent out a letter to families, describing it as a "serious" altercation...
International Flavor, Family Focus Will Drive Beltway Plaza’s Future
Beltway Plaza is doubling down on small, culturally diverse businesses and family-friendly entertainment as part of a long-term strategy to keep the mall relevant in a changing retail landscape. With new international dining options and community-centered attractions underway, management and tenants say the mall’s future depends on maintaining its identity as a local, welcoming hub.
Ten Ren Tea & Ginseng closes in Rockville
Ten Ren Tea & Ginseng has closed at 825-G Rockville Pike at Wintergreen Plaza. The tea shop operated for over 20 years. In addition to bubble tea and milk tea beverages, the shop was a popular place to purchase loose-leaf teas and ginseng. They sold a high-grade ginseng, as well as imported teas from Asia that weren't always easy to find elsewhere...
Soko Butcher Shop & Market Expands to Leesburg and Crystal City
Another Soko Butcher Shop & Market location is in the works as chef-owner Brad Feickert plans to expand into Northern Virginia. We previously reported that the Purcellville native had taken over the former La Taqueria taco shop at 15 Loudoun Street SE in the Leesburg Historic District, with plans to open in the coming months. But he isn’t stopping there; he also recently announced...
Fire engulfs boat at James Creek Marina in DC, no injuries reported
In a post on social media, the fire department shared videos of smoke swelling from the boat and over the marina.
Increasing gun violence in DC sparks concerns after 5-year-old injured in triple shooting
Neighbors are noticing an uptick in gun violence after Tuesday night's triple shooting that injured a 5-year-old child.

















