Five Acres, Sixteen Homes, and a $3.5 Million Question

Takoma Park bought and protected part of the former Washington-McLaughlin School land as Dorothy’s Woods. Now the city has passed on the remaining five-acre site as a recreation-center location, the asking price has plunged by $3.5 million, and a newly formed company proposes 16 privately owned homes. What changed, and what would the city gain or give up?

Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 6 Virginia preview

The Terps welcome the red-hot Cavaliers to College Park after a rough showing against Georgetown. Maryland men’s basketball’s new-look roster looked frighteningly familiar in its underwhelming Saturday night loss to Georgetown. The Terps lacked inspiration off the bounce in the 86-74 defeat and struggled to innovate while...

Local school reaps $100,000 rebate for new HVAC systems

A local elementary school has gotten a breath of fresh air–in the form of 36 new heating and air conditioning units, paid for, in part, with a rebate from Pepco. Around 15 visitors from chead of school, in a small ceremony. The rebate is part of a Pepco program...

Jayden Daniels' 24-yard completion to Ben Sinnott gets Commanders near midfield

GAME THREAD: Georgetown vs Delaware State

Game 3: Georgetown Hoyas (2-0) vs Delaware State Hornets (1-1) TV: ESPN+ (Dan Kolko and Kion Brown) Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM 263 (Georgetown) Streaks: Georgetown has won three straight, all at home. KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 68, Delaware State 364. KenPom Odds: Georgetown has a 99% probability of...

Ward 5 2026 Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveaway – Advance Reservation Required

From Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker is continuing his Annual Holiday Giveaway this year with a Thanksgiving Grocery Bag Giveway on November 18, 2026. Do you need groceries for Thanksgiving? Complete CM Parker’s 2026 Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway Reservation Form to reserve one bag (only 1 per household). Bring form of identification to pick up on November 18.

Gerry DiNardo Explains What Maryland Must Change To Rebuild Football Program

Maryland football has been in disarray for some time now. The team is currently winless in Big Ten play at 0-5 and has just two wins overall so far this season. The school decided to move on from head coach Michael Locksley and name defensive backs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim the interim coach.

Dry weather stretch causes DC area to near drought conditions again

WASHINGTON (7News) — Portions of the DMV are on the verge of more drought after drier-than-normal conditions have persisted since mid-October. This comes after nearly eliminating a year-long drought in September, when we saw a half-inch surplus of rain. October came in with an over-an-inch deficit for the month,...

No. 6 Virginia Travels to Maryland

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – No. 6 Virginia (4-0) travels to Maryland (1-1) for a non-conference game on Friday (Nov. 13). Tipoff at XFINITY Center is set for 8 p.m. The game will be televised on Peacock and broadcast on the Virginia Sports Radio Network. For Openers. UVA is 4-0 for...

Terps Land Brother of Five-Star Edge Zion Elee

Defensive lineman Tyrone Elee, brother of freshman edge Zion Elee, commits to Maryland over LSU, Michigan, and Tennessee. Read the full commitment recap and scouting analysis.

Exclusive: Bernstein Cos. Sells 338 Units in Suburban DC

Harbor Group issued a $44 million loan for the buyer. Raith Capital Partners has purchased The Highline, a 338-unit community in Hyattsville, Md., from The Bernstein Cos., according to Yardi Matrix information. Harbor Group International issued a $43.8 million acquisition loan, with a maturity date slated for August 2031. A...

Organizer says video helped draw attention to Landover data center petition

LANDOVER, Md. (7News) — New details have emerged about who was supporting a supposedly grassroots effort to block a massive data center project in Landover. That $5 billion project could bring a windfall to Prince George's County, which is in a massive budget shortfall. Community opposition was fierce, including...

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is upon us; MPD announces traffic restrictions

WASHINGTON (7News) — The holiday season is upon us once again, and downtown Washington, D.C., should prepare to brace for some parking restrictions. The DowntownDC Holiday Market is set to take place from Friday, Nov. 13, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, and with that come some parking changes and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.

3 Bold Predictions: Wisconsin Football Exacts Revenge on Malik Washington

Three spicy takes as the Badgers prep to face the Terrapins in the DMV.

Legislation to bring autonomous vehicles to DC fails

WASHINGTON - A bill that would have allowed driverless taxis in Washington, D.C., was killed in a Committee of Transportation and Environment vote Thursday. The legislation would have paved the way for autonomous vehicles to operate in the District by 2028. The councilmembers who voted against the bill, including Mayor-elect...

Wisconsin opens as much smaller favorite vs. Maryland than they were vs. Rutgers

The Badgers have a bit of a surprising opening line against Maryland. Fresh off a 31-10 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the Wisconsin Badgers are set to hit the road and take on the Maryland Terrapins in Week 11 as they look to finish the season strong. Wisconsin had...

SLT Maps Four DC-Area Reformer Studios, From Rockville to Georgetown

SLT, the New York reformer Pilates brand, is opening four DC-area studios, starting this winter in Rockville and continuing to Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and the former Georgetown Theater by late 2027. Here Is What an SLT Class Looks Like. SLT stands for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone. Each 50-minute class mixes...

Camille Butler Settles into Role As Middle School Principal

Walking through the hallways of Greenbelt Middle School one may notice that the school bell heard around campus sounds a little different this year. The bell, which used to sound like an alarm, is now a softer tone, meant to create a warmer environment for students and teachers. Carlos Pugh,...

Veterans honored at ceremonies in Washington and Corning this Veterans Day

Communities across the country are taking time to recognize the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day. In Washington, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The president also addressed veterans and their...

Not letting fatigue set in, No. 6 Virginia visits old rival Maryland

A busy start hasn't slowed down No. 6 Virginia as it travels to Maryland for its first road test of the season on Friday night in College Park, Md. The contest between former conference rivals will be the fifth for the Cavaliers (4-0) and just the third for the Terrapins (1-1). Virginia has played twice since Maryland's most recent game. The Cavaliers boosted their season scoring average to 93.0 points per game with a breezy 95-61 home victory against Bucknell on Tuesday -- scoring the first 11 points, building a 22-point advantage at halftime and leading by as many as 37. Virginia finished with 12 3-pointers and 12 steals, reaching double figures in both categories for the fourth time in as many games. "We challenged our guys to be ready, and we talked a lot about how (when) people turn the TV on, or they choose to come to the game to watch us, are they going to get the same Virginia?" second-year coach Ryan Odom said after the team's fourth win in eight days. "Are they going to get Virginia in the way that we play? And I think for the most part we did (against Bucknell). That's a