Hours after the Washington Commanders announced an agreement had been reached with D.C. on a plan to relocate the team to the old RFK Stadium site, Maryland Gov
Wes Moore said the state made a “good faith” and “very strong” offer to keep the team at Northwest Stadium in Landover
Speaking at an unrelated event in Riverdale on Monday afternoon
he was “very clear” he felt Maryland was the best place for the NFL team to play
The Commanders have a lease at Northwest Stadium through 2027 and team owner Josh Harris has said he wants a new facility to be ready by 2030
“We made what I think is not just a good faith
but a very strong offer for them,” Moore said
“But they were just very clear that they wanted the Washington Commanders in Washington
You had an ownership group that paid a lot of money for that team
Moore said the franchise made it known that they
“wanted to return the team to its spiritual home of Washington
Moore and Harris signed a memorandum of understanding
which said the Commanders would be responsible for tearing down Northwest Stadium and redeveloping the area if the team opted to relocate
Moore said he has “very real confidence that they are going to hold to their word and they’re going to do what they promised to the people of the state of Maryland.”
Moore said he expressed his desire that the owners “were not just going to leave Maryland with a ‘RFK Stadium’
with an empty stadium that people are just looking around saying
The team’s decision to relocate is the second seemingly-major economic blow to Maryland in the last few months
The General Services Administration selected Greenbelt as the location for the next FBI headquarters in 2023
President Donald Trump said he would halt those plans
because he wants to keep the agency in D.C
When asked specifically about the possible consequences of those two things
Moore said most Marylanders aren’t thinking about the team’s return to Washington
they’re focusing on what can be done to make the Landover neighborhood where Northwest Stadium sits better
“The commitment that I have is what we are seeing now
“That’s a commitment that we’re making to the people of Prince George’s County
They can be actually very optimistic about what the future of the land is going to look like.”
Many county residents said they understand the team’s desire to move back to D.C
But some of that hope is conditional on the notion that the redevelopment of the current Landover stadium site will be thoughtful
Musician Frank Marshall and his friend Saint John live near Northwest Stadium
Both are longtime fans and said they’re pleased the Commanders want to move back to D.C
They said they understand the ownership group
has a desire to be more closely identified with the city they’re named after
the nostalgia for it being at RFK reminds me of when me and my dad went to games as a kid,” Marshall said
He said he’s a longtime ticket holder and has attended hundreds of games at both stadiums
but said the Commanders have never been able to recreate the stadium-shaking days at RFK Stadium
has the ‘it factor,’” John said
“It always had that ‘it factor’ when it came to sports teams
the question many Prince George’s County residents are asking is: What comes next at Northwest Stadium
Council approves the new stadium proposal and the Commanders move back to the city
They’ve seen what happened at RFK Stadium — as the former home of the Washington Senators
along with the football team — which has been unused and in a state of disrepair for several years
John and Marshall said Prince George’s County has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to significantly improve Landover
“I would like to see it be a major investment for the community
But this right here was not it,” John said
known professionally as Frank “Scooby” Sirius with the renowned Chuck Brown Band
lives about a mile from Northwest Stadium and has performed there
they’ll turn it into an events space-living space-retail,” he said
longtime Prince George’s County resident Joy Brown knows what she doesn’t want at the site if it’s redeveloped
“A lot of shopping centers do not survive when they build them here
indicating she’d prefer a mix of more affordable and high-end housing
Resident Nick Rodriguez said whatever happens with the team
he doesn’t want his neighborhood to be home to an empty stadium falling into disrepair
“I hope it doesn’t become like what happened at RFK
That wouldn’t be nice for the neighborhood,” he said
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when it became clear the Washington Commanders would be leaving Maryland
7News obtained a 3-page “Memorandum of Understanding” between the team and Maryland Governor Wes Moore about what would happen to the current Northwest stadium
An important point from the Memorandum of Understanding included that the demolition of the aging stadium will start no later than 90 days after the team starts playing at a new stadium
They’ll work together to transform the site into a “vibrant mixed-use development.” The development must be “responsive to local needs.”
team owner Josh Harris said that only he would do right by the community
we’ve made commitments in Maryland as to making that site a great site," Harris said
Governor Wes Moore said he tried to keep the team in Maryland
but that was always going to be a losing battle
“They were clear from the first time they purchased the team for over $6B that they wanted to return the team to its spiritual home of Washington
“But we also knew that with the early conversations with the ownership group of the Washington Commanders that they were not just going to leave Maryland with an RFK stadium
With an empty stadium with people just looking around
Their commitment is to both pay for the tear down and be the master developer also be able to work with state and local officials and the community to be able to have something that is prosperous and more involved than what we have right now
which is essentially 200 acres that’s used eight times a year.”
Acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson also released the following statement:
“Prince George’s County has been proud to call the Washington Commanders our home team for nearly three decades
we look forward to hosting them over the next five years and working with the Commanders organization on a bold vision to redevelop the Northwest Stadium site into something truly transformational
This moment presents an extraordinary opportunity—not just for football fans
but for families and small businesses across the County
We remain fully committed to redeveloping the Landover site into a dynamic
mixed-use sports and entertainment district that enhances the fan experience and benefits our community year-round
Anchored by the growing Blue Line Corridor
and creating the kinds of amenities our residents have long deserved
We’ve already committed $500 million in public investment to bring signature venues and infrastructure upgrades to this corridor—investments that have helped spark nearly $2 billion in private development
including $750 million from minority developers
and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum
Our work continues to ensure that Prince Georgians are not just spectators but stakeholders in the region’s growth
The team’s legacy here will remain a meaningful part of that story
We look forward to cheering on the Commanders continuing on-field success
Commanders owner Josh Harris and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recently announced plans to bring the franchise back to its roots at the RFK Stadium
While some fans are excited to see the Commanders return to Washington
"It's a political game bringing in John Riggins and Joe Gibbs," NFL analyst Mike Florio said on a recent episode of Pro Football Talk
and it's all a show aimed at getting people behind the project and aimed at shouting down those who would be opposed to it."
Florio took issue with how the deal was presented to the public—particularly the framing of the headline announcing $2.7 billion investment
"I've got a statement from the D.C
‘$2.7 billion investment from the Commanders is the single largest private investment in District history,’ in bold and big letters at the top—because that's how you get people to not notice the taxpayer money that's going to be added to it
USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris in attendance of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium
the announcement attempts to downplay the potential burden on taxpayers
and I'm not saying I'm for it or against it
I just think this is part of the game that you have to play in an era where people aren't all that thrilled about public money being contributed to multibillionaires.”
emphasizing how public officials may be trying to shape the narrative:
How do we take this and spin it in a way that sounds good
It's the biggest private investment that's ever been made
it's probably gonna be a pretty damn big public investment too—but it's the biggest private investment that's ever been made in the District of Columbia."
Florio said he supports democracy and wants transparency regarding stadium investments
especially decisions that could affect taxpayers who are also fans
“At a time when there's a lot of talk about the future of democracy
Why are they trying to hide from the taxpayers
And I know that they elect their representatives
But they know not to give them a voice because you know what they will say—when the question is: should we give a lot of our public money to somebody who's worth
but it also reignites long-standing debates about stadium financing—who foots the bill and who ultimately benefits
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Wes Moore is hoping to transform the current site of Northwest Stadium in Landover into a bustling entertainment district that makes the Prince George’s County neighborhood an attraction
The area where the Commanders’ stadium currently sits is a “disappointment,” Moore said Monday afternoon after an appearance at a quantum event in Riverdale
which he said will be fine-tuned after community input
play environment.” It will include housing and entertainment
Moore outlined his ideas for the site’s future hours after Commanders owner Josh Harris and D.C
Mayor Muriel Bowser detailed their agreement to build a new stadium at the old RFK Stadium site
part of a broader plan to relocate the franchise to the city
“It’s one of the worst football experiences
but literally said by football writers in the entire country,” Moore said of the Northwest Stadium facility
“It’s something that is 200 acres that is used eight times a year for a few hours during that time period.”
The fact the Commanders are returning to D.C.
is not something that people are “really thinking heavily about
is that area going to be better than what it is right now?”
Moore and Harris signed a memorandum of understanding in December
a step that Moore described as a protection for the Maryland suburb in the event the team left for another location
the team has to pay for what Moore described as the “tear down,” in addition to being the master developer of the site’s future
He’s also “making sure that they’re going to pay for all the work and the funding behind the research around it.”
Asked whether the team will follow through on its commitments
Moore said he’s “very confident” that they’ll keep their word
He said the two sides have had ongoing conversations about it
Whatever comes next at the Landover site will have community involvement
The Commanders’ current lease at Northwest Stadium runs through 2027
Harris has expressed a desire to start the 2030 season at a new stadium in D.C
The nearly $4 billion agreement for the team’s future home includes a 65,000-seat stadium that would have a roof
city leaders said at a news conference Monday
(7News) — An 18-year-old Landover man was charged in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man police say he knew Sunday evening
according to Prince George's County police
Raymond Terry III was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Vincent Fisher III
Officers were called to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of East Marlboro Avenue at 6:50 p.m
Once police arrived, they found Fisher inside an SUV suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police learned that Terry and Fisher knew each other and were in the SUV together at the time of the shooting. They are working to learn more about the motive behind the shooting.
Terry turned himself into police shortly after the shooting, police said. He currently remains in jail on a no-bond status.
Police ask anyone with information on this case to call 301-516-2512.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon and evening. Some may become severe with large hail and high winds.
TRACK RADARTeen boy stabbed in Landover Hills Friday morning by Sonia Dasgupta
(7News) — A teen boy was injured in a stabbing in Landover Hills Friday morning
Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) confirmed
Police said the stabbing happened in the 6500 block of Annapolis Road around 11:10 a.m
The boy was taken to an area hospital for the treatment of his stab wounds.
Investigators are working to find the suspect and determine the motive.
We urge anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case 25-0016053.
TRACK RADARWoman killed
child injured in Landover crash after police pursue fleeing suspectby 7News Staff
(7News) — A woman died and a trapped child was rescued after a car fleeing police crashed into their car Friday night
according to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
An Independent Investigations Division (IID) is probing the fatal police-involved collision
an officer from the Seat Pleasant Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a Genesis sedan in the 6300 block of Martin Luther King
The driver initially stopped but then drove away
The officer told other departments to "be on the lookout." Shortly thereafter
officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department encountered the Genesis at a gas station in the 6700 block of Martin Luther King
The Genesis collided with an SUV at the intersection of Martin Luther King
An adult woman and a juvenile passenger were in the SUV
The severely injured driver of the Genesis was arrested and taken to a hospital by police.
The IID will likely release the decedent's name and the names of any involved officers within two business days of the incidents and body camera footage within 20 business days of the crash.
TRACK RADARSurveillance footage reveals harrowing moments of deadly crash in Landover
(7News) — 7News has obtained exclusive surveillance video of a deadly crash in Landover
that followed a police pursuit Friday evening
a white SUV approaches the intersection and is suddenly struck by a black sedan
According to the Maryland Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
an officer from the Seat Pleasant Police Department attempted to stop a Genesis sedan in the 6300 block of Martin Luther King
officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department encountered the Genesis at a gas station down the road
The Genesis collided with the SUV at the intersection of Belle Haven Drive and Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway. An adult woman and her child were in the SUV, sources confirmed to 7News. Both were taken to the hospital, where the mother was pronounced dead. The juvenile sustained some injuries, officials said.
The severely injured driver of the Genesis was arrested and taken to a hospital by police.
First Alert Weather Team will be on STORM ALERT with the risk for scattered storms across the region. Some of the storms may be severe.
Check the radarSend us your photosPedestrian dies in early morning crash in Landover
(7News) — A crash claimed the life of a pedestrian Wednesday morning in Landover
according to the Prince George's County Police Department
Officials said officers responded at around 6:00 a.m
to the 55th Avenue and Landover Road area for a pedestrian crash
The woman lost her life at the scene, officials said. The driver of the involved car remained on scene, officials said.
The crash prompted the closure of the Westbound lanes of Annapolis Road at Landover Road, officials said.
Police late Wednesday afternoon identified the victim as Norma Dowell, 74, of Bladensburg, Md.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. Police ask anyone with information to call them at 301-731-4422.
TRACK RADARLandover businesses fear losing Commanders fans as D.C
pushes to reclaim football teamby Christian Flores
restaurants in the shadow of their current Landover
home field are hoping the team punts on that offer
At the end of last week, Congress passed a bill that transfers control of the federally-owned land where the rusting husk of the old RFK Stadium now sits to D.C.
which would allow the city to build a new NFL stadium and potentially sway the Commanders to move back to the District for their home games for the first time since the 1996 season
have benefitted from the extra traffic on game days
Definitely probably going to see an increase post- or before the games," said Milk & Honey cashier Lian Agwumezie
and restaurants either a short drive or walk from the Prince George's County stadium
Cashing in on those extra game day customers has been crucial for these businesses looking to make more dollars and cents while the Commanders' defense drops back into nickel and dime coverage
"I think that's exceptionally important
You definitely want to capture those extra guests coming into the restaurant
probably have some more sales," Agwumezie said
the RFK Stadium bill appeared dead after it was scrapped from the funding bill lawmakers passed to prevent a government shutdown
and was left toiling in the Senate for months
Maryland leaders are still working to keep the team in Prince George's County
"We'd love to have the Commanders stay in Prince George's County
We think it's the best fit," said U.S
"They've been playing there for almost 30 years now
and we can do a lot of redevelopment with a new stadium around that space out there."
Agwumezie told 7News Milk & Honey have locations closer to the RFK Stadium site
but is concerned how a move would affect the location - and other businesses - near Northwest Stadium
We definitely would love to keep those customers and those game-ready fans over here," Agwumezie said
you're always going to want to keep those game-ready fans
people who want to come there before the game because it's a great spot
they're going to see a decrease in that because people are not going to stop by on Sunday
They're going to go to other locations in D.C."
the Washington Commanders will be returning to D.C
Scripps News Group reported Monday that Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders Managing Partner Josh Harris announced a deal to build a new state-of-the-art stadium on the RFK campus
The roofed stadium will seat approximately 65,000 fans and is expected to open in 2030
It will occupy about 11% of the 180-acre site
The new stadium is designed for year-round use
allowing it to host NFL games as well as concerts and other events
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In a statement released Monday, Governor Wes Moore said that his administration fought hard to keep the Commanders in Landover, saying they made a "very competitive offer."
Governor Moore added that his administration has been preparing for the Commanders' possible move back to D.C.
"Our priority has always been ensuring that the Landover community will see a transformative new development in the years ahead, regardless of the stadium decision," Governor Moore said.
The Governor said that his administration executed an MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, months ago with the ownership group of the Washington Commanders to outline what's to happen with Northwest Stadium in Landover.
Per the Governor's Office, the ownership group committed to carrying out the demolition of the stadium within the first 90 days of the first game in the new stadium, along with providing maintenance and security at the site as redevelopment begins.
Governor Moore expressed that the Landover community should "receive the investment that it deserves," and that the partnership with the Washington Commanders will garner a new impactful development.
"We have already had a number of conversations with the team and other stakeholders about how to reimagine this site; that work will continue through a study funded by the team and carried out in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority," said Governor Moore. "We wish the Washington Commanders the best and we look forward to engaging with partners across the region to promote economic vitality and community investment in writing the next chapter in Landover."
TRACK RADARShooting at Exxon Gas station leaves one dead
(7News) — One person was pronounced dead after a shooting at an Exxon gas station in Landover just before the new year
according to Prince George's County Police officials
police arrived at the scene of a shooting at the 7500 block of Landover Road
An adult male and female in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds
A woman was transported to the hospital for treatment of her wounds
This is a developing story and will be updated when new information becomes available
New York-based Reich Brothers makes a big splash with first Metro D.C
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 5, 2025 - JLL announced today it arranged the sale and will lead the leasing efforts of 6304 Sheriff Road
a 507,072-square-foot infill industrial asset in Landover
JLL Capital Markets and JLL Metro DC Industrial Leasing worked on behalf of the buyer
value-add industrial property strategically situated less than two miles from the District of Columbia line and just minutes from the Capital Beltway
offering up to 416,000 square feet of available space (120,000 square feet of which is freezer and cooler space)
plus four acres of industrial outdoor storage
infill property is available immediately and represents one of the largest infill distribution centers in the Mid-Atlantic
“Throughout our company’s 30-year history and across the over 50 million square feet of assets acquired
the common thread in our family’s success has been applying our vision in repositioning assets so they outperform the market,” said Matt Reich
“We have a successful track record of repositioning and leasing large industrial buildings
and this acquisition enables us to continue to expand our investment strategy to the Metropolitan Washington
market and enhance our Mid-Atlantic industrial portfolio to over two million square feet with additional acquisitions on the horizon.”
Reich Brothers plans to implement a multi-million-dollar capital investment program that includes installing a new roof
upgrading the entrance and loading docks and completing interior and exterior painting
“This landmark transaction showcases Reich Brothers' strategic vision
as they acquire not only one of Metro D.C.'s largest infill industrial buildings but also one of the East Coast's largest existing freezer/cooler assets with tri-temp capabilities,” stated John Dettleff
Executive Managing Director of JLL's Metro D.C
“6304 Sheriff Road is truly a unique opportunity — a 'one-of-a-kind' property offering immediate proximity to downtown Washington while providing exceptional scale.”
Senior Managing Director of JLL's Mid-Atlantic Industrial Capital Markets Group
“The property provides a cost-effective alternative while offering the flexibility to demise the space as tenants see fit
Given the strength of the Mid-Atlantic industrial capital markets
coupled with the asset's ability to serve numerous residential and commercial demand drivers from this location
we're confident this investment will be a success.”
Craig Childs and Chris Dale from JLL’s Mid-Atlantic Industrial Capital Markets Team were the sole advisors on the sale transaction
Abbot Wallenborn and Sam Haas from JLL’s Metro DC Industrial Leasing Team
which will lease the building on behalf of Reich Brothers
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TRACK RADARMan fatally shot in Landover Saturday
Prince George's County Police investigatingby Sonia Dasgupta
(7News) — A man was shot and killed Saturday evening in Prince George's County
Officers responded to the 6900 block Hawthorne Street in Landover around 7:30 p.m
There they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds
The man was taken to an area hospital and was pronounced dead a short time later
Detectives are on scene working to establish suspect(s) and a motive in this case
please submit your tip using the P3 Tips app or call @PGCrimeSolvers 1-866-411-TIPS
(7News) — 7News spotted illegal dumping Wednesday afternoon; piles and piles of dirt and asphalt on the parking lot of a church undergoing renovation in Landover
Two church members arrived and told us it's been going on for months now
“We don’t know who they are," said church member Charlton Sampson
"Obviously they’re using dump trucks to come and illegally dump as you can see dirt on our parking lot."
Whoever is doing it has come again and again
Sampson said it’s the last thing this church community needs as they work on their sanctuary
“One of the estimates is upward is upward of $10,000 to remove all of this.”
It is happening even as Prince George’s County is aggressively cracking down on illegal dumping
We’ve reported on the Department of Environment's hidden camera program which has enabled the prosecution of people caught tossing tires and toilets among other things
“We’re gonna keep going until folks realize we take this very seriously and we see a significant drop in the number of illegal dumping," saidAndrea Crooms, who heads the county Department of Environment.
7News On Your Side informed county officials about the problem at the church. We were assured an investigation was being launched. Investigators will check nearby cameras to see if the person responsible can be identified.
In the meantime, Sampson said he hopes the dumpers change their ways.
“They need to be saved,” he said, “They need to accept the lord Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and repent because it’s just not right.”
TRACK RADARMoore's MOU aims to transform Landover site
but Commanders' future remains in DC's handsby Brad Bell
before the Commanders beat the Eagles and the Senate approved a deal to hand the run-down RFK stadium site over to DC
Maryland officials were briefly optimistic that the team might stay in Landover in a new stadium built here
“We are back in the game we are back in the game,” said County Council Chair Jolene Ivey
The Commanders won on the field and in the Senate
and suddenly it is DC which is back in the game
the office of Governor Wes Moore is sharing the 3-page Memorandum of Understanding that Moore and Commanders team owner Josh Harris signed about the future of the Landover stadium site if and when the Commanders leave
Some important points: demolition of the aging stadium will start no later than 90 days after the team starts playing at a new stadium
They’ll work together to transform the site into a “vibrant mixed-use development.” The development must be “responsive to local needs.”
“The memorandum of understanding is a very good thing for Maryland,” says Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen
Late Friday night he voted for the bill giving RFK to the city as part of the deal which led to the MOU
“The whole idea behind the memorandum is to make sure should they move we have a very good alternative to a stadium that is only used a dozen times a year
So creating this option could be thing for the community.”
For his part, Governor Wes Moore continues to say publicly Maryland will continue to compete to keep the team even as his team portrays the MOU as a way to prevent Northwest Stadium from becoming an abandoned eyesore like RFK.
But, as seems to be always the case with this team and its stadium hunt, the MOU also says, “This MOU does not constitute a binding commitment.”
Check the radarSend us your photosMan killed after shooting near a Landover
funeral home; man likely targetedby 7News Staff
(7News) — A man was reportedly shot and found dead inside a vehicle near a funeral home in Prince George's County
Sources told 7News' Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell that the incident happened on Landover Road near the J.B
Jenkins Funeral Home and that police believe the incident was targeted
Police later said they were called to the 7400 block of Landover Road at around 9:25 a.m
finding a man dead inside a vehicle nearby on the 7100 block of Old Landover Road
The victim was later identified as 18-year-old Kesean Pollare
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anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince George's County Crime Solvers at 301-352-1200
A reward of up to $25,000 i s being offered for information leading to an arrest
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Commanders' co-owners met with both of Maryland's U.S
Senators on Tuesday to discuss a proposal to transfer control of RFK stadium to local D.C
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) tells 7News they discussed several issues related to the proposal and it's still not settled if he will support the bill that's already passed the House
bringing plans to move the Washington Commanders back to the District a step closer to reality
The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced the bill to the Senate floor
28 deadline to vote on moving long-term control of the Northeast D.C
Maryland's elected leaders are reluctant to support a proposal that would likely lead to the departure of one of the state's two NFL teams
The Washington Commanders have played in Landover
Maryland since leaving the District in 1997
Maryland does not want the current stadium in Landover to suffer the fate of RFK; falling into disrepair with no continued purpose or usefulness
Van Hollen said he wants assurances Maryland isn't left "holding the bag."
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and leaders from Prince George's County would need to review redevelopment plans offered by the Commanders before Van Hollen would lend his support to the RFK proposal
Van Hollen said he's also left uncomfortable by what he calls the lack of an "even playing field."
The current bill calls for a land transfer from the federal government to the District free of charge, yet no proposal has been offered that would require D.C. to pay the government for the land.
The bill needs to be voted on before the end of the year or the new incoming Congress would have to start from scratch.
Van Hollen is asking that the Commanders, "do right by the community in Prince George's County that's been their home."
TRACK RADARMan shot
found dead near Northwest Stadium in Prince George's Countyby Winston Rogers
(7News) — A man is dead after shots were reportedly fired in a neighborhood near Northwest Stadium in Landover
according to Prince George's County police officials
when police were called to the 900 block of Atlee Drive for reports of a shooting
Officials said the victim was found with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene
The victim was later identified as Tresean Sparrow Bey
An investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact PG Crime Solverswith details
AC/DC is on the highway to Northwest Stadium in Landover
The legendary band is set to takeover the home of the Washington Commanders on May 12
Taking the stage will be lead guitarist Angus Young
drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney
It's all part of the 13 stadium "Power Up" tour
This weekend, one of the most hallowed fixtures of the college football calendar will take place
The stand-alone matchup will be the final regular-season game of the 2024 college football season
The 125th all-time meeting between the historic rivals will carry more intrigue than usual
going beyond the game’s traditional pageantry
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For millions of fans across the country tuning into the matchup
there’s at least one curiosity beyond who will win the game — where’s the matchup taking place
Here’s what you need to know about the location of this year’s Army-Navy game:
The 2024 edition of the Army-Navy game will be played at Northwest Stadium in Landover
Maryland – the home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders
It marks the first time the game will be played there since 2011
when Navy beat Army 27-21 at what was then known as FedEx Field
Saturday’s meeting will be just the second time the game has been played in the greater Washington
The 125th all-time meeting between Army and Navy takes place Saturday
14 at the home of the NFL's Washington Commanders in Landover
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With the exception of a handful of instances — including as recently as 2020
during the COVID-19 pandemic — the Army-Navy game is typically played at a neutral site
almost always an NFL stadium somewhere in the northeast corridor
with 90 of the soon-to-be 125 all-time meetings occurring in the "City of Brotherly Love." The location makes sense
The city is roughly halfway between Army’s campus in West Point
Here’s a look at the most frequent host cities of the Army-Navy game and the number of times they’ve been the site of the matchup:
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Landover Road in Haverford and Radnor townships will be closed due to water main construction
Local access will be maintained up to the work zone
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays will occur
All scheduled activities are weather dependent
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A loaded gun was found on the grounds of a Prince George’s County middle school Thursday afternoon
and a 14-year-old student is now facing charges
when school security at Kenmoor Middle School in Landover recovered the weapon in the school’s parking lot
according to Prince George’s County Police
An eighth-grade student had the firearm and ran from security personnel
The student was caught and the weapon was secured
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(7News) — A man is being held without bond for stabbing his brother to death in Landover
according to Prince George's County officials
Officials said they charged 28-year-oldBrilyen Kelly with first and second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his brother
police said they responded to the 8600 block of Reicher Street for a stabbing
officers said they found Simi suffering from trauma
According to police's preliminary investigation
Brilyen allegedly stabbed Simi during an argument
a judge agreed thatBrilyen is a danger to the community as well as a flight risk
“We are pleased that he will remain in custody
specifically the Special Victims Unit will work diligently to handle this very sensitive case
our office is actively collaborating with the Office of the Sheriff and other resource partners to help prevent family violence,” said State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy
(WBFF) — The 125th edition of the Army-Navy game is happening this weekend in Landover
Adding to the historical reverence of this game
The Army Black Knights are 8-0 in conference and 11-1 on the season making them No
And the Navy Midshipmen are 6-2 in conference and 8-3 overall
"It's a game and atmosphere like no other," DeMarco said
saying both teams leave the field as one team
Miller said the two teams have strong quarterbacks and "dynamic playmakers."
"The x-factor is special teams," DeMarco said
Miller predicts that Navy will win in a close game
but DeMarco thinks Army will take home a win
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According to ESPN's John Keim, Washington Post
the Commanders have reached a deal with the District of Columbia to build a new stadium at the historic RFK Stadium site
where the franchise experienced its greatest success between 1961 and 1996
Washington announced the agreement Monday alongside D.C
Mayor Muriel Bowser and team owner Josh Harris and released this hype video which should make fans excited
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The time is now. Let's bring the @Commanders home. pic.twitter.com/SCLkVsfXuk
Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed
but multiple reports indicate the new stadium project will cost over $3 billion
Harris hopes to open the new venue in 2030
Washington’s current lease at Northwest Stadium in Maryland runs until early 2027
but the team is permitted to continue playing there until their new home is complete
Mayor Bowser's broader plan for the RFK site includes more than just a stadium
She envisions an expansive development with housing
and a recreation center — all designed to bring major events like Super Bowls
and major concerts back to the nation's capital
the project still needs final approval from the D.C
particularly concerning any public funding
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson told The Washington Post earlier this month
"My position has been that there should not be public dollars — the D.C
treasury should not be paying toward a stadium," said Mendelson
The agreement marks the end of a lengthy search for a new home — a search that accelerated after Harris purchased the Commanders from Dan Snyder in 2023
Harris made it clear from the beginning how much the old RFK meant to him personally
Harris called memories of attending games there “some of the best of my life.”
Momentum grew stronger late last year when Congress passed legislation giving the city control of the RFK site for the next 99 years
a vital step that allowed negotiations to progress
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Harris both lobbied on Capitol Hill for the legislation
which was ultimately signed into law by President Joe Biden in January
USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris before the game against the Miami Dolphins at FedExField
Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images / Brad Mills-Imagn ImagesAt one point
a team source told Keim there was a "75% chance" that Washington would rebuild at RFK
Other potential options included redeveloping their current Landover
but neither could match the emotional connection RFK held for ownership and fans alike
RFK remains beloved by Washington’s fan base not just because of its location but because of its history
The franchise played in five Super Bowls and won three championships while calling RFK home
creating an emotional bond that has lasted decades
"RFK has remained a favorite spot for longtime fans
and not just because it’s more centrally located
The emotional attachment to the success there is still powerful," said Keim
the Washington Commanders are poised to turn their rich history at RFK into a bright future — right where it all began
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DARIUS HAYES
The grocery wholesaler and retailer is shuttering a facility in Landover
SpartanNash is shutting down a plant in Landover
according to a recent WARN Notice in Maryland
Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
employers with more than 100 employees must give at least 60 days’ notice of facility closures or mass layoffs
we regularly evaluate our supply chain network to identify ways to operate more efficiently and effectively
The changes we’ve made to our ways of working have positioned us to enhance the support we provide to our customers and to grow,” SpartanNash said in an emailed comment when asked about the closure
The WARN notice lists the effective date for the layoffs as Sept
though it's unclear if that's the date the facility will close
A SpartanNash spokesperson didn't respond to requests for further details
The company said it is “committed to ensuring this is a smooth transition for our Associates and customers.”
SpartanNash Military, a division of SpartanNash that delivers products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, noted that the Landover facility became operational in 2012. The facility was at the time run by Nash Finch, which merged with Spartan Stores in 2013 to form SpartanNash
The facility closure marks the latest in a string of distribution center changes for the grocery wholesaler and retailer in recent years
multi-temperature distribution center in Stockton
At the start of last year, SpartanNash added a 300,000-square-foot distribution center in Menominee
to its portfolio of facilities with the acquisition of independent grocery wholesaler Great Lakes Foods
SpartanNash’s website lists 20 distribution centers spanning more than a dozen states
including the Landover center and facility with Coastal Pacific Food Distributors
SpartanNash brought in $9.7 billion in net sales during its fiscal year 2023, up nearly 1% from the prior year. The company has undergone a recent supply chain transformation to boost warehouse output
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CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway
Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform.
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New footage has been released following the fatal police-involved crash in Prince George's County.
Footage from the fatal officer-involved crash in Prince George's County has been released
Last month, a police pursuit in Prince George’s County ended in tragedy when a fleeing driver slammed into a mother and her son in Landover
killing the woman and sending the child to the hospital
On Friday, April 18, the Maryland Attorney General's Office released body cam and dash cam footage that depicts the entire ordeal—from the initial stop to the crash—concluding with a shrieking child having to be rescued from the vehicle
when a Seat Pleasant Police officer tried to pull over a Genesis sedan on Martin Luther King Jr
according to the Maryland Attorney General’s Office
The driver stopped at first—but then took off
Prince George’s County Police spotted the Genesis at a nearby gas station and tried again to stop it
the driver hit the gas and took off eastbound on MLK Jr
The brief pursuit ended at Belle Haven Drive when the suspect plowed into a Nissan SUV carrying 34-year-old Landover resident Patricia Riddick and a child
the AG's Independent Investigations Division (IID) said
Investigators said that Riddick was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it
The child survived with non-life-threatening injuries and was also hospitalized
The driver of the Genesis was taken to the hospital in critical condition
Dash and body-worn cameras were rolling during the stop and pursuit
Investigators also identified the Prince George's County Police officer involved as Cpl
a 6-year veteran of the department assigned to the Community Action Team
Footage from the incident is expected within 20 business days
The IID and Maryland State Police Crash Team are leading the investigation
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Giant-Landover Facing the CompetitionStop & Shop
Giant-Landover Facing the CompetitionANALYSTS AND OBSERVERS give Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover a lot of credit for the work they've done to reverse the sales slippage they started to experience a few years ago
The gains have come amid increasing competition in those markets from some savvy retailers although analysts also attribute some of the recent strong performance at Stop & Shop to the weakness at Supervalu's Shaw's banner in
ANALYSTS AND OBSERVERS give Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover a lot of credit for the work they've done to reverse the sales slippage they started to experience a few years ago
Giant of Landover faces ever-increasing competition from the likes of Wegmans
The gains have come amid increasing competition in those markets from some savvy retailers — although analysts also attribute some of the recent strong performance at Stop & Shop to the weakness at Supervalu's Shaw's banner in New England
“Probably the one big advantage for Stop & Shop is that Shaw's is not structurally lowering prices,” said Patrick Roquas
“The company has been doing some more promotional campaigns
director of retail insight-grocery at Cambridge
noted that Shaw's “tends to follow rather than lead on pricing.”
He added that Stop & Shop's skill at tailoring prices by store has been a tremendous asset in the battle for share in the market
“Stop & Shop is very adept at store-specific pricing
so they can cut prices at a particular store if they need to,” he said
“They don't need to cut prices chainwide if they don't have to
so they are able to get a value improvement without necessarily a massive reduction in their own margin.”
Stop & Shop is also holding its own against key independent chains
and is regaining some business that Big Y gained when that Springfield
Mass.-based operator added stores in Stop & Shop's areas
He said Stop & Shop's skill at price cutting is expected to come in handy as more Wal-Mart Supercenters enter the market
“Stop & Shop is positioning itself against Wal-Mart's Project Impact supercenter tsunami,” he said
referring to the remerchandising effort under way at the Bentonville
Giant of Landover has had more exposure to aggressive competition — Wegmans Food Markets
Food Lion and Harris Teeter have all recently expanded in Giant's markets — which analysts said explains both why Giant's sales suffered more in recent years and why that banner has now undertaken a more comprehensive remodeling program called Project Refresh
“They are going to have to put their best foot forward
because competition there is getting more energetic,” noted Rand of MVI
Flickinger said the past experience of Carl Schlicker
the president and chief executive officer of Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover
“Carl Schlicker is a great executive team leader wherever he goes in the food industry,” he said
“He's been able to take a company with a premium price perception and has been able to sustain Stop & Shop and Giant's salient strengths of better quality and service
1 food and pharmacy operator in its markets
leading the way with offers like low-price 30- and 90-day prescription plans and free antibiotics
and now combines that with high quality and very competitive prices.”
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A police pursuit in Prince George’s County ended in tragedy when a fleeing driver slammed into a mother and child in Landover
The pursuit ended with one dead in Maryland
The brief pursuit ended at Belle Haven Drive when the suspect plowed into a Nissan SUV carrying an adult woman and a child
the AG's Independent Investigations Division (IID) said on Saturday
Investigators said that the woman was rushed to the hospital but didn’t make it
“The IID will generally release the name of the decedent and any involved officers within two business days of the incident,” the agency said