Jade Lawson

Charlotte, New York

Multimedia Journalist at WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA)

Award-winning multimedia journalist. Reporting for @7newsdc. formerly @abc 📚: @_HamptonU @columbiajourn grad. 1908 💕💚

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DMV area Boys and Girls Club youth build toy car in auto Mini Makers series

4 days ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (7News) — Students of the local Boys and Girls Club got some hands-on experience at the Toyota dealership in Falls Church. The students, minority youth aged 8-12, suited up in red Toyota coveralls and helmets to learn about the auto industry. The Toyota Mini Makers Garage is an onsite innovative training and educational activation designed to inspire and educate young people, Toyota said in a statement.
DC Public Schools build traffic gardens at playgrounds to teach kids about street safety

1 week ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

DCPS elementary school students are using integrated 'traffic gardens' to understand transportation safety.
Newly refurbished basketball court unveiled at community recreation center in DC's Ward 8

1 week ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

WASHINGTON (7News) — A newly refurbished basketball court was unveiled at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus in Ward 8 on Thursday afternoon. A newly refurbished basketball court was unveiled at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus on May 28, 2025.
Metallica's unique in-the-round stage comes to Northwest Stadium on Wednesday

1 week ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

Behind the Scenes ahead of Metallica's DC performance at Northwest Stadium on May 27, 2025 (Jade Lawson/7News).
Have Memorial Day boat plans? Here's a few safety tips before hitting the water

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

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Here's how she found out

2 weeks ago | foxbaltimore.com | Jade Lawson

Kamila Palacios says she always felt something was "off" in school. "I always thought that that's just how my brain works," Palacios told 7News. "It was always harder for me, for than for other students, to read and write.... It took me a long time to do my homework. I would have to read stuff over and over again to try and get the message," she said. Despite soaring in the classroom, it wasn't until the Bowie State University (BSU) senior took the LSAT, that she was diagnosed with Dyslexia.
Here's how she found out

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson
DCPS to host Girls Flag Football Championship with big backing from the Commanders

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

Wed, May 21st 2025 at 11:56 AMUpdated Wed, May 21st 2025 at 12:01 PMD.C. Divas supporting Commanders All-Star team during their final practice at McKinley Tech High School (7News)WAHINGTON (7News) — DC Public Schools (DCPS) is hosting the Girls Flag Football Championship at Roosevelt High School, with major support from the Washington Commanders. The have been actively investing in the growth of girls' flag football and are pushing to make it a sanctioned sport across the DMV.
WorldPRIDE expectd to bring millions with a greater cause

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

For the first time ever, WorldPRIDE is in D.C. and is expected to bring millions looking to celebrate love, uniqueness, freedom, and community. While thousands will attend events highlighting the LGBTQ space, many events will help causes close to home, too.
7News Exclusive: New initiative women in sports initiative coming to DC

3 weeks ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

WASHINGTON (7News) — A new girls' empowerment program is coming to D.C. The program, founded by Monumental Sports and Entertainment, is intended to support girls' playing and coaching sports in the region. The organization is partnering with Coach Across America to support women seeking professional careers in coaching with support from some of D.C.'s professional sports teams, including the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, and Washington Mystics.