Gabe’s to Permanently Close, Going-Out-of-Business Sale Underway
Gabe’s, the discount retailer formerly known as Rugged Warehouse, is permanently closing its Gaithersburg location at 30 N Frederick Avenue in Gaitherstowne Plaza. The store began its going-out-of-business sale on July 2 and is currently offering 10% to 30% off all merchandise, with all sales final. While an exact clos
Poor Conditions For This Evening’s Celebration in Washington
The NWS's Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a (by my scale) a high risk of damaging winds in the Washington - Baltimore - Philadelphia areas. Purple = a high risk of wind gusts of 60 mph or stronger. Hatching = forecast of wind gusts of 75 mph or stronger. Red...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Fourth of July
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The Fourth of July will bring dangerous heat first, followed by a more serious severe thunderstorm threat into the evening hours across the DMV. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the District, parts of Maryland and northern Virginia until 10 p.m. Extreme heat...
DC Weather: Thunderstorms sweep through DMV on July 4
The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for large parts of the DMV, some cells spitting out hundreds of lightning bolts in minutes.
Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 55-year-old man is dead in Southeast DC after he was found dead, according to police, and now a homicide investigation into his death is underway. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were first dispatched to the 1800 Block of Irving Street SE just before 6 a.m. on July 4 for
National Mall evacuation causes chaos at shelters, Metro stations
After the National Mall was evacuated due to thunderstorms, attendees flocked to safe haven shelters and Metro stations, wondering what's next.
Police Release Video Showing Officer Fire At Stolen Vehicle After Driver Allegedly Tried to...
The Takoma Park Police Department has released video footage from the officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 1, 2026, in Takoma Park. The release includes body-worn camera video from the involved officer, in-car dash camera footage, and home security video capturing the moments leading up to the shooting. Acco
Attic fire leaves $300K in damages at vacant Rockville townhouse
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A two-alarm townhouse fire in Rockville, Maryland, caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage on Friday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Crews responded to the 1000 block of Copperstone Court on July 3 and found fire coming through the...
Brush, multiple vehicles catch fire in Potomac; no injuries reported
Crews braved the extreme heat to battle the fire, as temperatures across the DMV region soared into the triple digits Friday.
1 dead in Fourth of July crash in Prince George’s County
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - One person is dead after a single‑vehicle crash early Saturday in Prince George’s County. The crash was reported around 8 a.m. near Metzerott Road and St. Andrews Place in College Park. Officials say the driver was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The passenger, an adult male, was also taken

















