2 displaced after tree falls on Montgomery County home
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — When John Edwards moved away from California, he thought he escaped the shaking sensation he only felt during earthquakes. He was reminded of those terrifying moments Monday, when storms sent a tree crashing through his Bethesda, Maryland, home. "I was in the office right...
Video shows barrage of bullets fired in killing of 18-year-old woman in DC
Newly obtained video shows suspects unleashing numerous gunshots toward an 18-year-old woman before speeding off from the scene in Southeast D.C. early Sunday morning. Daremiah Banks, of Northwest, was killed, the Metropolitan Police Department said Monday. Video obtained by News4 shows several suspects get out of a ca
Arson investigation leads to arrest after Southeast DC apartment fire
WASHINGTON (7News) — An apartment fire that broke out in Southeast D.C. on August 6 is being investigated as arson, according to authorities. The D.C. Fire and EMS Arson Investigation Unit said its investigation into the fire at 3500 Minnesota Avenue led to the arrest of an individual who has since been charged with ar
Maryland Records 50 Heat Deaths, Most Ever, as Tornado Warning Hits DC
DC heat wave 2026 has turned deadly: Maryland confirmed 50 heat-related fatalities this summer -- the highest in state history -- as a tornado warning struck suburban Baltimore and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch covered the Washington metro Monday. The toll surpasses the 2012 record. Cooling centers are open; relief is no
Maryland man follows a gut feeling to $100,000 lottery prize
A Maryland man said he followed his gut instinct about a particular scratch-off lottery ticket and ended up collecting a $100,000 prize.
New murals in the District celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday
New murals were painted around the District as part of the nation's 250th birthday.
‘No one is saying no development’: DC residents hold lawn party to air RFK...
Residents of the Kingman Park district in Northeast D.C. hosted a lawn party Sunday near the former RFK stadium site, but it wasn’t any regular neighborhood gathering. The event was hosted by the Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association, a group opposed to parts of the planned development for the 180-acre area surroun
Metro Shares Progress Update on Red Line Construction During Summer Shutdown
Metro shared new photos and an update Sunday, August 9, showing progress on major Red Line construction underway during the two-month summer shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. According to Metro, crews are continuing to reconstruct the platforms at Grosvenor-Strathmore station while preparing Bethe
DC weather: Thunderstorm risk Monday as heat pushes into mid-90s
WASHINGTON - A hot and humid Monday across the Washington, D.c. region, with temperatures climbing into the mid‑90s and a risk of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees, adding to the uncomfortable conditions. Early Monday starts dry, with most of the morning...
Building Formerly Home to Beloved Chinese Restaurant For 20 Years Sells for $1.125 Million
The Bethesda building that was home to Mayflower restaurant for more than two decades has been sold for $1.125 million, according to Maryland Newsletters. The small, approximately 1,050 SF building is located at 7925 Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle. According to Maryland Newsletters, the Quang-Lienhai Li
