DC Council committee recommends dissolving cooperation with ICE
A D.C. Council committee is recommending the city’s police department end cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after officials say an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The recommendation also comes after council members heard testimony from dozens of residents in...
Rockville Woman Arrested After Christmas Day Disturbance At Rehabilitation Facility
CALIFORNIA, Md. — A Christmas Day call for service at a rehabilitation facility in California escalated into a tense confrontation that ended with an arrest and multiple misdemeanor charges, according to Maryland State Police. Authorities say a 24-year-old woman allegedly refused to leave private property after being...
11 displaced, 2 firefighters sent to hospital after house fire in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A house fire in Prince George's County, Maryland, left 11 people without a home and sent two firefighters to the hospital on Wednesday evening, according to county fire officials. The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department (PGFD) said emergency crews were called around 6:33...
Maryland firefighters get free cancer screenings under new law
Maryland's James Malone Act provides free cancer screenings for firefighters, eliminating co-pays for those at higher risk due to toxin exposure.
Maryland hit hardest by federal job cuts; 10,300 lost in October and November alone
The latest data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Maryland lost 10,000 federal jobs in October alone and an estimated 10,300 total in October and November of 2025. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addressed the issue at the start of Wednesday morning’s Board of Public Works meeting in...
Time to respectfully evict Calhoun and Hampton from Washington
While I breathe, I hope. South Carolina’s motto, as always, hurls us headlong with joy and optimism into the New Year. My hope for 2026 is that state leaders address our state’s real problems this year and nudge us further toward a modern and prosperous state that works for everyone. My hope is that state […]
Rockville to Hold 54th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 19
Rockville will mark its 54th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, with “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity, and Action,” a morning program focused on advancing equity, justice, and civic engagement. The event, hosted by the Mayor and Council and the Human Rights Commission at...
DC Man Arrested in Montgomery County in Connection With Recent Burglaries
The Takoma Park Police Department announced on Wednesday night the arrest of a Washington DC man in connection with recent overnight burglary activity in the city. According to Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul, Kahyah Mandella Winslow, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous concealed...
Compass Coffee files for bankruptcy, looks to close 10 DMV locations
D.C.-based coffee shop chain Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, per court filings obtained by DC News Now, marking the city's latest sign of tough times for the local dining landscape.
Maryland woman accused of hitting Virginia officer during chase now faces car theft charge
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. (7News) — Days after allegedly ramming a Virginia State Police vehicle and leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties, a Maryland woman was charged for a separate incident in which Seat Pleasant Police say she crashed into multiple police cars with a stolen vehicle. On...

















