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Concerns arise over Virginia law allowing accused or convicted criminals to seal records

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their alleged crimes from public view. Supporters insist the idea behind the law was to help accused and convicted criminals get jobs and housing. But the new law also makes it more difficult for the public to find out if prosecutors botched or dropped cases and allowed criminals to walk free.

Virginia · 3h
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Poll: The best family physician in Alexandria

This week, ALXnow invites readers to weigh in on Alexandria’s top family physicians. Trusted primary care providers play an essential role in keeping local families healthy and guiding patients through life’s various health decisions. Here are the nominees for Best family physician in Alexandria as part of our...

Alexandria, VA · 9h
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From $186,000 to $1.9 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week

Three homes sold above asking, a week after not one did. The exception to the pattern is a Cameron Knolls townhouse that spent half a year on the market and took five price cuts.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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One Year After Woodmont Grill’s Closure, Ted’s Bulletin ‘Coming Soon’ Signs Are Up

Coming soon signage is now up at the future Ted’s Bulletin location at 7715 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, where the restaurant is expected to open in 2027. The signage comes approximately one year after Woodmont Grill, formerly known as Houston’s, closed in late October 2025 following decades of operation in downtown Bethesda.

Bethesda, MD · 5h
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DC News Now

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Driver taken to hospital after crash on I-295 in DC: Police

A driver was taken to the hospital after a crash on I-295, near Exit 1 in D.C., police told DC News Nwo.

Washington, DC · 9h

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DC man convicted in multi-state robbery spree that targeted prescription pills, cellphones

WASHINGTON - A D.C. man was convicted Thursday for his role in a violent multi-state robbery spree that targeted pharmacies and cellphone stores across Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and New Jersey, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District. What we know:. Deaundre Blount, 33, was found guilty of interference...

Washington, DC · 23h

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Takoma Park Election Results 2026: Mayor and City Council

Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy leads challenger Tom Gagliardo, 3,104 votes to 1,899, in the city’s unofficial results as of 10:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. The results are unofficial. The city says vote totals “may change as more ballots that were postmarked by Election Day are received by the City Clerk in the days following the election” and that final results “are typically complete about one week after Election Day.” The City Clerk contacts voters to correct eligible ballot problems by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, the Board of Elections reviews unresolved ballots Tuesday, Nov. 10, and certification is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, at a special City Council meeting, according to the city’s Voting Process page.

Takoma Park, MD · 1d

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FCDOT adds 16 more pedestrian safety projects to to-do list

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is preparing to start work on more than a dozen infrastructure projects aimed at making roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and other non-motorized travelers. The department announced yesterday (Thursday) that it has finalized a list of 16 planned crosswalks, sidewalks, pedestrian signals and other...

Fairfax County, VA · 11h

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Data Group USA Hiring Multiple Customer Service Representatives in Alexandria, Virginia

Data Group USA is recruiting customer service representatives for multiple full-time and part-time positions in Alexandria, Virginia, with remote work options potentially available. The company is seeking candidates with strong communication and customer service skills to join its growing team. Applicants are expected to be honest, responsible, dedicated and professional.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

The Alexandria Brief

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Treasury approves 153 Virginia Opportunity Zones, including three in Alexandria

The city’s new zones are around Mark Center and near Van Dorn Street.

Alexandria, VA · 7h

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Local women’s basketball preview: Maryland, Howard lead optimistic pack of contenders

Women’s college basketball brings back the usual suspects this November, and although UCLA won the national championship in April, the matchup many talked about was South Carolina-UConn, with coaching titans Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma facing off in the handshake line. As we tip off the new season, the...

College Park, MD · 17h

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Another City Is Shutting Down All Of Its Flock Cameras

Another city is giving Flock the boot.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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Transit union more supportive of N. Va. bus consolidation than local leaders

The labor union representing workers at three local bus systems across Northern Virginia is reacting favorably to a proposal for a regional merger. “It will be better for workers and for riders, better for communities,” said Benjamin Lynn, a representative of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, during an Oct. 21 roundtable discussion convened to consider the possibility of consolidating Fairfax Connector, Fairfax City’s CUE Bus, Arlington Transit (ART) and Alexandria’s DASH.

Virginia · 1d

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VDOT studying around-the-clock, two-way Express Lanes on I-95

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Read the article on Inside Nova. The Virginia Department of Transportation is exploring adding bi-directional, around-the-clock express lanes for approximately 45 miles of Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia. The...

Prince William County, VA · 23h

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Alexandria’s Holiday Tree Lighting Moves to Waterfront Park Nov. 21

Market Square, the ceremony’s longtime home, is closed for the City Hall and Market Square renovation. The city confirmed in its Nov. 4 construction update that several holiday events are moving while work is underway. The city says Old Town parking is limited during construction. Take a DASH bus,...

Alexandria, VA · 13h

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Mother pleads for answers in son’s death as Alexandria’s interim policing auditor steps in

Sandra Jones says it’s been painful and frustrating to wait 15 months for the city to wrap up its investigation into the death of her son in police custody. Jones is worried that the recent resignation of Ameratu Kamara as Alexandria’s independent policing auditor will set back the case of her son, Allan Tucker II, who died in the back of a police cruiser in the sally port of the Alexandria jail on Aug. 15, 2025.

Alexandria, VA · 1d

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SUN: Former Maryland football coach Mike Locksley to join Big Ten Network

Mike Locksley has gone from coaching college football to providing coverage of it. Less than two weeks after being fired midway through his eighth season as Maryland’s coach, Locksley was hired by the Big Ten Network as an analyst for the broadcaster’s remaining slate of football games, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Sports Business Journal first reported the news.

College Park, MD · 23h

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New renderings reveal design plans for the $1.4 billion National Harbor Sphere

Detailed design renderings and site plans for the proposed 6,000-seat Sphere venue were made public in Prince George’s County planning documents. The $1.4 billion project is slated for a nearly 50-acre site near the intersection of Oxon Hill Road and the Capital Beltway. County lawmakers approved a $215 million...

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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Henderson re-registers as independent after dispute over Robert White's vacant seat

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson says she has re-registered as an independent, reversing her decision earlier this week to rejoin the Democratic Party. Henderson said she made the change after learning the D.C. Board of Elections and D.C. Council would honor the Democratic Party’s interim appointment of...

Washington, DC · 7h