SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH issued for DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (7News) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for most of the DMV until 9 p.m. This means the threat for damaging wind gusts and large hail has increased. Storms are expected to develop across western Virginia, then track east toward the metro area....
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office under fire after illegal ICE transfer
In violation of both the state and county Trust Acts, an individual was transferred from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) into ICE custody last Thursday. Both acts were passed earlier this year. They prohibit the detainment of individuals without a warrant, as well as the use of county resources to aid fed
DCA, BWI, IAD issue ground stops for thunderstorms
All three D.C.-area airports issued ground stops due to thunderstorms on Monday afternoon.
This Little-Known Maryland Arboretum Offers Miles Of Peaceful Trails Through Giant Trees
You do not need a grand adventure to find peace. Sometimes you just need a trail through giant trees. This Maryland arboretum is exactly that. Miles of paths winding through towering trees, quiet meadows, and peaceful woodland. The kind of place where you can walk for hours and barely see...
Storms knock out power to more than 55,000 across Northern Virginia; Burke hit hard
A damaging line of thunderstorms swept across Northern Virginia this evening, toppling trees and power lines and knocking out power to more than 55,000 customers. Fairfax County appears to have been hardest hit by high winds and heavy rain, with Dominion Energy reporting more than 27,000 without power across the count
Blue state in hot seat for taking more than 2 years to remove criminal...
Maryland GOP lawmaker says removal of illegal immigrant from voter rolls after two years shows why Marylanders have lost faith in elections.
Tornado Threat Grows Across Portions of Mid Atlantic Today
A threat of tornadic thunderstorms is growing over portions of the Mid Atlantic today, especially over New Jersey, Delaware, much of Maryland, southern and eastern Pennsylvania, far eastern West Virginia, and northern Virginia. According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC), scattered severe
First Look: New Maryland Crab Cake Spot Opens
The Crab Trap is now open at 15211 Frederick Rd. in Rockville, located at the Exxon station on the corner of E. Gude Drive and 355 (preview video below). According to the restaurant’s website, The Crab Trap is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. For now, ord
Downtown Silver Spring Celebrates 30 Years of Kefa Café
Community members celebrated Kefa Café’s 30th anniversary on Saturday with a party honoring the downtown Silver Spring mainstay’s three decades of service. Ethiopian immigrant Abeba Tsegaye and her siblings, Abiy and Lene, opened the eatery at 963 Bonifant Street in 1996 and have since expanded to Kefa Café locations i
Nearly 100 Teens Ride Into Fairfax County Traffic, Raising Safety Concerns
A large group of teenagers riding bicycles and e-bikes caused concern in Fairfax County, Virginia, after entering busy roadways and disrupting traffic Friday afternoon. Drivers described the situation as chaotic, with some vehicles forced to take evasive action to avoid collisions. While no serious injuries were report

















