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Northwood High students start classes at new Woodward building
Students who previously attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring started classes Monday at the newly built Woodward High School in North Bethesda. Northwood is being razed and redesigned with an expected reopening date of 2028. [Montgomery Community Media]. Closed Red Line stations to reopen Sunday. Four Montgomery County-based Metro...
D.C. forecast for near 100-degree temps midweek
Sizzling weather in the Midwest will make its way over to D.C. on Wednesday for a forecast high of 98. Why it matters: The late summer heat wave may spawn near 100-degree temps east of the Appalachian Mountains. Context: The heat is associated with a strong area of high pressure...
Tragic Turn: DC Police Investigate Death of 1-Year-Old as Homicide!
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has launched a homicide investigation into the tragic death of a 1-year-old boy in Southeast Washington, D.C. On August 22, shortly before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a call about an unconscious child at a home located in the 1800 block of 18th Street. When...
Meet the athletes representing the DC area on Team USA at the Paralympics
The Olympics have wrapped up in Paris, but the city is set to host another competition featuring some of the best athletes from across the globe. The Paralympic Games begin Wednesday, Aug. 28, and end on Sept. 8. At least nine athletes from the D.C. area will be competing for...
A Celebration of African Dance and Music
It’s that time of year again. Get ready for another hand clapping-foot stomping good time for the KanKouran’s 41st Annual National African Dance and Music Conference. My guest is Eurica Huggins – Public Relations Officer – KanKoran West African Dance Company. KanKouran’s 41st Annual National African...
DC police warn of phone scam impersonating officers
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are alerting the public about a phone scam where fraudsters impersonate police officers, claiming victims are facing imminent arrest. Officials say the scammers sometimes request additional personal information or advise victims to turn themselves in. Here are some tips police say can help if you receive...
SERWAN ZANGANA: Can The Commonwealth Afford Medicaid for All VA Children?
Virginia’s revenue exceeded its forecast revenue by $1.2 billion for FY2024. This shows that Virginia is on the right track in managing the State. Obviously, Virginia’s budget always ends with surplus at the end of the fiscal year, which means there is money to be used to benefit the Virginians. It is noteworthy that the […]
Labor Day warning: Protect your data with these high-tech travel tips
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Before you head out for your Labor Day vacation, 7News On Your Side has some high-tech travel tips to help protect you and your family’s information. BEWARE OF SUSPICIOUS TRAVEL EMAILS. Scammers will run campaigns to look like travel sites and even hit up...
ACES Quality Management Execs Selected to Speak at 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association Risk Management Conference and Expo
(DENVER, Colo.) — NEWS: ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced its Executive Vice President of Compliance Amanda Phillips and Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt will speak at the 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Risk Management Conference taking place September 22-24, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. As a corporate Platinum Sponsor, ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier will also take the stage on Monday, Sept. 23 at 8:30 a.m. ET to introduce panelists for the “Opening General Session: Washington Update.”
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
‘Everything was lost': Fire destroys salon in Northeast DC
Ronda Boyd’s hair salon used to be filled with joy and laughter, as she and students from the Benning Career Institute provided free back-to-school haircuts for young people in her D.C. neighborhood. Monday afternoon, Ronda Boyd got a panicked call. The salon was gone after fire ripped through a...
HIV Leaders at PACHA Meeting in DC Discuss Latest National Data and More
The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) met in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC, on June 5 and 6, 2024. During its 81st full Council meeting, PACHA discussed the latest data on HIV in the United States, engaged with federal partners about efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the United States, heard about innovative health department-led state-level systems approaches, and discussed the impact of anti-LGBTQI+ laws. PACHA also engaged with community members during a “PACHA-to-the-People” community listening session and site visits to three organizations.
Longtime Howard University professor Roger Mitchell Jr. named new Howard University Hospital President
WASHINGTON — Adventist HealthCare and Howard University have announced a new president of the Howard University Hospital. Roger Mitchell Jr. will serve as the next president, as part of a Management Service Agreement as the two organizations continue discussions for a long-term partnership. Dr. Mitchell will assume the role once current president, Anita Jenkins, steps down on Sept. 13.
Ward 8 residents discuss Councilmember Trayon White's bribery allegations during town hall
WASHINGTON (7News) — Ward 8 residents passionately debated next steps amid Councilmember Trayon White's bribery allegations during a town hall Monday night, which had a chaotic start due to miscommunication between the event organizers and the venue. The FBI arrested White a little more than a week ago, accusing...
First Day at Northwood Brings Optimism Mixed with Traffic Challenges
Northwood High School students reported for first day of school Monday at a brand new building on Old Georgetown Road – where the old Woodward High School used to stand – while their old building undergoes a multiyear renovation. In the spring, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced...
Wroblewski's Late Goal Gives Men's Soccer Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Howard On Monday Night
BALTIMORE – Senior forward Alek Wroblewski headed in a corner kick with 9:47 remaining to give the host UMBC Men's Soccer team a thrilling 3-2 victory against the Howard Bison in front of 3,206 fans on Monday evening at Retriever Soccer Park. UMBC, who improved to 1-0-1 in the...
Eagle Rock Properties Acquires $70M West Springfield MF Property
Plainview, New York-based Eagle Rock Properties has acquired the West Springfield Terrace apartment community in Springfield for $70.5 million. The New York-based real estate firm which focuses primarily on rental apartment communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, bought the 244-unit, 1970s-era garden apartment complex at 8525 Burling Wood Drive on July 31, reported the Washington Business Journal.
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