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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Virginia State Police (VSP) said the weekend winter storm has led to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads. As of 4 a.m. Monday, the Virginia State Police responded to 440 crashes statewide. Thirty-four of...

A teenager who tried to kill a Florence Township police officer last year has said he wanted to promote terrorism, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. Fasihullah Safar, 17, of Alexandria, Virginia made the admission during a sentencing hearing in Mount Holly Superior Court on Jan. 22, the...

The storm dropped widespread, measurable snowfall across the region, with several communities reporting totals topping 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office. District of Columbia. The nation's capital recorded about 7.5 inches of snow as of Sunday evening, according to a...

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a second-alarm townhouse fire in the 6600 block of Hillandale Road in Chevy Chase on Sunday evening that displaced multiple residents and caused significant damage. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews were dispatched at approximately 6:42...

There’s something magical about a classic American diner that feels like stepping into a time machine. The College Park Diner in College Park, Maryland, is that kind of place – a humble roadside establishment with a silver roof and a vintage sign that promises good food and zero pretension.

Rockville, Md. (DG) – Montgomery County Police have arrested 18-year-old Yoel Christ Tie in connection with the January 8, 2026, shooting death of 43-year-old Gavin Boothe in Silver Spring. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Briggs Chaney Road around 7:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Boothe...

This story was reported and written by our media partner the Virginia Mercury. After 2025 proved to be a tumultuous year in Virginia’s higher education landscape, the Virginia Attorney General’s office, now under Democratic leadership, has launched a national search to recruit university counsels for three of...

BATH, NY — A Washington D.C. man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening a police officer with a hammer Friday night. Jason Pierce, 21, of Washington D.C., was arrested following an incident that began at approximately 7:48 p.m. when Bath Village Police responded to Rico’s Pizza on West Morris Street for a...

A long-time Bethesda staple is preparing to shut its doors after more than four decades in the community. A beloved family-owned Mexican restaurant announced it will close later this month,…

Animal services officers in Virginia came to the rescue of a hawk that visited a batting cage in a public park and was unable to find its way out.