
John Gonzalez
General Assignment Reporter at WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA)
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wjla.com | John Gonzalez
WASHINGTON (7News) — The countdown is over -- WorldPride 2025 is officially underway in Washington, D.C., marking the first time the international LGBTQ+ celebration is hosted in the U.S. capital. With an estimated three million visitors expected throughout the weekend, the city is buzzing with excitement, street closures, major performances, and historic pride.
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wjla.com | John Gonzalez
WASHINGTON (7News) — Tensions are running high in the District following a dramatic D.C. Council hearing on the future of Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure to gradually eliminate the tipped minimum wage. The Council chamber was packed on Wednesday, as hundreds of residents, restaurant owners, and workers on both sides of the issue testified during a marathon hearing that stretched late into the night.
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wjla.com | John Gonzalez
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wjla.com | John Gonzalez
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is enacting sweeping changes to its student discipline policy in response to a recent uptick in violent incidents, including bomb threats, weapons on campus, and assaults on staff. Starting this fall, students who commit the most serious offenses could face long-term suspension or even expulsion.
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foxbaltimore.com | John Gonzalez
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is enacting sweeping changes to its student discipline policy in response to a recent uptick in violent incidents, including bomb threats, weapons on campus, and assaults on staff. SStarting this fall, students who commit the most serious offenses could face long-term suspension or even expulsion.
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WORLDPRIDE 2025 TAKES OVER D.C.! The “gay Super Bowl” is HERE, and the nation’s capital is ready to shine! From the star-studded Music Festival with JLo at RFK to Saturday’s parade and street fest— 🚨 Expect road closures, big crowds, and boosted Metro service. @7NewsDC https://t.co/83kofl2mjm