Newborn baby found dead in Northeast DC, investigation underway
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating the death of a newborn baby found in Northeast D.C. on Sunday morning. MPD officials said around 8:42 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the 300 block of 40th Street, Northeast, for a report of an infant death.
Fire Marshal’s Investigate Early Morning Incident in Leesburg
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office (LCFR-FMO), in coordination with the Town of Leesburg, are investigating a reported explosion near Sparkleberry Terrace in NE Leesburg that occurred just in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 5, 2025. Just after 4:00 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency...
Frederick County families exchange goods at ‘Tot Swap’
As Frederick County families face the fallout of the federal shutdown, they’re gathering at the county fairgrounds for a Tot Swap this weekend. While some households are selling their lightly used items, others are finding something new at a discount. The Tot Swap first began almost 19 years ago,...
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star arrested on fraud charges in Maryland
The "Real Housewives of Potomac" (RHOP) Bravo TV show is back in the headlines after cast member Dr. Wendy Osefo and her husband were booked on fraud charges in Carroll County.
Maryland’s 5 Safest Cities for 2025, According to NASDAQ-Traded AI Real Estate Platform
NASDAQ traded real estate and homebuying technology company reAlpha has released its list of the “5 Safest Cities in Maryland in 2025,” highlighting communities that combine low crime rates, strong local economies, and appealing quality-of-life metrics. The AI-powered platform, which uses data-driven analysis to...
Ashburn company cooking up fresh food for dogs
It sounds like something you’d see in a TikTok video. A row of dogs lined up and a hibachi chef cooking food and then tossing tender morsels through the air into the eager canines’ gaping maws. But it’s a real event, one that has taken place numerous times...
Brothers in Blue: Gastonia K-9 reunites with sibling working in MD
Two brothers had a special reunion during a police training exercise.
Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll
The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.
Washington D.C. Woman Apprehended In California For Assaults, Including One Against A Minor
On September 20, 2025, Taara Aneesa Savage-El, 36, of Washington, D.C., was arrested in California and Maryland and charged with two instances of second-degree assault, one of which involved a minor victim. That night, Maryland State Police responded to a suspected assault at the Holiday Inn & Suites. Upon arrival,...
Maryland to Award $4.9M for Electric School Buses
(TNS) — The Maryland Energy Administration will award $4.9 million in grants for electric school buses, charging infrastructure and associated costs, the agency announced this week. "The air our kids breathe should be as clean as possible. That's why our Electric School Bus Grants Program helps school districts...
