DC Council calls on Bowser and MPD to sever ties with ICE after fatal...
Demonstrators filled the streets of the nation’s capital for a second consecutive night this week, protesting the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis and demanding an end to federal immigration enforcement in Washington, D.C. Protesters marched from the 14th...
Maryland Father of 15-Year-Old Son Barred From Men’s Locker Room at YMCA, Told to...
Marvelous Kempamba alleges that he and his 15-year-old son were removed from the men’s locker room to shower after a workout at The YMCA. A patron made a scene, calling out that his son wasn’t 18, and security was called to remove them. The YMCA is a leading...
Maryland lawmaker proposes bill barring certain ICE officers from state law enforcement
A Democratic lawmaker in Maryland plans to introduce legislation that would block certain U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from seeking jobs with state law enforcement agencies. State Delegate Adrian Boafo, who represents Prince George’s County, is sponsoring the “ICE Breaker Act of 2026,” which...
Man dies after being hit by 4 cars while doing ‘push-ups’ on Fairfax County...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A 34-year-old man died after he was hit by at least four vehicles while allegedly doing push-ups on the road in Fairfax County, according to the police department. Demarko Shamsiddin was in the northbound lanes of Richmond Highway, just north of Mount Eagle Drive...
Man accused of stealing circuit breakers from nearly 50 Maryland homes
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The theft of circuit breakers from nearly 50 homes now has a man facing charges in Charles County. The sheriff's office announced the arrest of Roger Geovanny Madrid-Banegas, 37, of Rockville, on Friday. Deputies said they have been investigating these break-ins since Aug. 29.
Human remains found in DC park
WASHINGTON - During construction at Volta Park this summer, crews uncovered human remains. Now, residents are concerned about how the area will be secured. What we know: — During renovation work at Volta Park in Georgetown this past summer, work stopped abruptly in August when crews uncovered human remains.
DC police investigating shooting in Southeast, 1 hurt
Police in the District are working to learn what led up to a shooting in Southeast that left a man injured.
Invasive Blue Catfish Are Devouring Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay — And No One’s Stopping Them
CALIFORNIA, Md. — The Chesapeake Bay is renowned for its beautiful scenery and biological diversity of plants and animals. However, there’s a creature prowling the waters of Maryland’s aquatic systems threatening this biodiversity. Like many invasives, it’s not immediately apparent that it’s harmful or that it...
Man kicked, bitten by dog in Northeast DC assault
WASHINGTON — DC Police are investigating after a man was kicked, beaten, and bitten by a dog in Northeast on Saturday afternoon. According to DC Police, the victim was in the 6200 block of Dix Street when, around 1:30 p.m., a person approached and began kicking him. A second person then allowed his dog to bite the...
Maryland’s Healthcare Shake-Up: What It Means for You (and Your Boss)
Big changes are happening in Maryland. Huge changes. And if you have health insurance through your job, you might want to pay attention. It’s called the AHEAD model. Sounds fancy, right? But what does it actually mean for your wallet? Let’s break it down. Simple terms only. The...

















