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Montgomery County authorities had been on high alert as 44-year-old Jeffrey Ratnofsky, who suffers from cognitive impairment, went missing, igniting community concern and a call for public assistance in the search. Fortunately, this story has a safe conclusion. Ratnofsky, who had been the subject of an urgent search...

When it comes to you and your family's safety, nothing can help you feel more at ease knowing that where you live is considered a 'safe neighborhood.' But what constitutes a 'safe neighborhood' exactly?

A terrifying social media trend is sweeping through Maryland neighborhoods, one of which was captured up surveillance video.

There’s a moment when you’re cruising down Route 29 in Gainesville, Virginia, when the aroma of perfectly fried seafood wafts through your car windows, even with the AC blasting. That’s your olfactory introduction to Blue Ridge Seafood Restaurant, where the fried shrimp isn’t just good. It’s...

NORWOOD — Chief Christopher Padden reports that the Norwood Police Department pursued and arrested six Maryland women for alleged Breaking & Entering and related charges following an incident on Neponset Street last week. All six suspects — Mirabela Caldarau, 42, Jajela Chiciu, 41, Flavia Caldararu, 22, Emilia...

Local detectives continue to look for leads in these cold cases. This is part of our August cover story, which also highlights the work of NoVA cold case squads and includes information about advancements in DNA technologies and the use of forensics to solve a decades-long cold case. Advancements in...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Three men were arrested after attempting a carjacking during a Facebook Marketplace sale in Maryland, said police. A Gaithersburg resident who was selling a BMW met with an interested buyer at the seller’s home on July 22, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCDP).

Montgomery County based Team Senshi Karate earned an impressive 15 national medals: 3 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze at the 2025 USA National Karate Championships, held July 9–13 in Fort Worth, Texas. They were the only team from Maryland to compete at the event, which brought together over 3,000 top athletes from...

MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — One person was pronounced dead and two were taken to a hospital after a car crash on Saturday, according to Manassas City Police (MCP) officers. Officers responded to a call at the intersection of Ashton Avenue and Goodwin Drive. Both vehicles, a Grey Kia Forte and a White Ford F550, had...

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Advisory has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in central Maryland. The Maryland Department of the Environment has also issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert.