Medical technician found not competent to stand trial in fatal Potomac senior living facility...
The former medical technician charged with the murder of a millionaire philanthropist in his Montgomery County, Maryland, senior living apartment has been found not competent to stand trial during a hearing Friday. Maurquise James, 22, was indicted in April for first degree murder in the death of 87-year-old millionair
Man killed outside North Bethesda hotel identified
BETHESDA, Md. - A man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a North Bethesda hotel has now been identified, as police continue searching for the gunman. Montgomery County police identified the victim as 41-year-old Quentin Tyrone Davis, who had no known address. Police say Davis was...
Hantavirus Update: Two Maryland Residents Being Monitored Who Were Not On Affected Cruise Ship
BALTIMORE, Md. — The Maryland Department of Health is monitoring two Maryland residents for possible hantavirus exposure, according to a May 11 release. The residents were not on the M/V Hondius cruise ship that reported the hantavirus outbreak earlier this month, but were on a flight that briefly included a cruise shi
Subway Temporarily Shuts Down
Subway at 12935 Wisteria Drive in Germantown has temporarily closed. While signage posted on the front door states, “Due to a recent death in family. This Subway will be closed for a few days,” the location has been closed since March. We will provide an update when more information becomes available.
Maryland collects $213.4 million from estate and gift taxes in 2024
In 2024, Maryland raised $30.9 billion in tax revenue, of which estate and gift taxes contributed 0.7%, totaling $213.4 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey tracks five major tax categories and up to 25.
Teen badly beaten by 20 people near Wootton High School
ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — A teen boy was seriously hurt after being attacked by a group of at least 20 people near Wootton High School on Thursday, according to Rockville police. Officers were called to the area of Wootton Parkway and Rockshire Place for the assault around 11:52 a.m....
‘Hit Zero’ dies after finishing opening race at Laurel Park in Maryland
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — A 3-year-old racehorse suddenly died moments after making its debut in an opening race at Laurel Park on Friday. The Maryland Racing Commission (MRC) confirmed 'Hit Zero' had a cardiac event and died on May 15, following Race 1 at the track as Preakness weekend festivities kicked off.
Staff proposal for new ‘trash tax’ wins few backers among Fairfax County supervisors
Fairfax County supervisors have reacted tepidly to a staff proposal for imposing what might be termed a “trash tax” on Fairfax’s property owners to support solid waste disposal. “I don’t think we’re ready. It’s kind of a hard sell,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay said in...
Police search for doctor accused of assaulting patient
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - Police in Prince William County are searching for a doctor accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a treatment appointment at a Woodbridge clinic. Investigators say the suspect remains at large. What we know:. Officers began investigating a reported sexual assault on April 3 connect
Fairfax Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney Azcarate to retire this July
Fairfax County Circuit Court Chief Judge Penney Azcarate has dedicated her career to service and justice. After many years of service to the county of Fairfax, she will retire this July. “It’s been an honor to be on the bench for 18 years,” Azcarate reflected. Azcarate’s journey was...

















