John Gonzalez
General Assignment Reporter at WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA)
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1 day ago |
wjla.com | John Gonzalez
RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — A new Virginia law will soon limit how much time teens can spend on social media. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, users under the age of 16 will be restricted to just one hour of social media per day, unless parents give verifiable consent to allow more time. The law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, is an amendment to the state’s Consumer Data Protection Act.
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1 day ago |
wjla.com | John Gonzalez
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have allowed African American history courses to count toward core high school graduation requirements. The very first enslaved Africans in Virginia were brought ashore at Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia, more than 400 years ago. That is some of the local history Delegate David Reid believes is important for students to learn.
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2 days ago |
wjla.com | John Gonzalez
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Diners in Fairfax County will soon be paying more at the register. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a 4% meals tax will take effect, bringing the total tax on prepared food and beverages to 10% when combined with the state’s existing 6% sales tax. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the tax as part of its final Fiscal Year 2026 budget markup. The measure passed 9-1, despite residents previously rejecting a meals tax in two separate referendums.
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3 days ago |
wjla.com | John Gonzalez
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are investigating a troubling wave of carjackings across the District, with 16 armed incidents reported just last week alone. While the city has seen a 44% decline in carjackings compared to this time last year, recent violent cases, many involving juveniles, have reignited concerns among residents and law enforcement.
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3 days ago |
wset.com | John Gonzalez
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are investigating a troubling wave of carjackings across the District, with 16 armed incidents reported just last week alone. While the city has seen a 44% decline in carjackings compared to this time last year, recent violent cases, many involving juveniles, have reignited concerns among residents and law enforcement.
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D.C. police are investigating a troubling wave of carjackings across the District, with 16 armed incidents reported last week alone. While the city has seen a 44% decline in carjackings, recent violent cases—many involving juveniles—have reignited concerns. @7NewsDC https://t.co/Zc3ArdMFja
Historic Moment: First American Elected Pope Leo XIV Inspires Prayer and Reflection in D.C. This morning, a sense of excitement and reflection fills the nation’s capital as Catholics across the DMV react to the groundbreaking election of #PopeLeoXIV. @7NewsDC https://t.co/e33ESeGiJo
HISTORIC MOMENT AT THE VATICAN: For the first time in history, the Catholic Church has elected a pope from the U.S. Cardinal Prevost of Chicago has been named 267th pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. Special imagery including a U.S. flag now visible at the Basilica. @7NewsDC https://t.co/eVMyoGoEwE