Two seriously hurt during shooting in Montgomery County: Police
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County police have launched an investigation after two people were found shot on Tuesday morning. Details are limited; however, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) was dispatched to a shooting near the 13220 block of Catawba Manor Way just minutes before...
» ‘I Am Greater Than My Worst Mistake,’ Fratricide Defendant Says At Sentencing
DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman sentenced a homicide defendant to nine years in prison on March 27 for the fatal shooting of his brother. Lamar Odoms, 25, pleaded guilty on Nov. 21, 2025 to voluntary manslaughter while armed for his involvement in killing 25-year-old Mark Odoms on Dec. 5, 2024 on the 2700 block...
D.C.-Area Appliance Retailer Files for Chapter 11 After Nearly 30 Years
M&M Appliance Sales and Service, Inc., a longtime appliance retail company, has decided to proceed with bankruptcy proceedings. The retail brand has a total of three locations, which are based in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, VA. The company hasn’t shared a reason, but Chapter 11 filings typically allow businesses...
Paradise Mayor Storms D.C. As Insurance Bills Torch Fire-Scarred Town
Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder flew to Washington, D.C. this week to plead for federal dollars and policy fixes as California homeowners brace for yet another round of insurance hikes. The trip underscores how the Butte County town, still rebuilding from the 2018 Camp Fire, remains acutely exposed to premium shocks and...
» Murder Defendant’s Release is an ‘Extraordinary Opportunity,’ Judge Says
DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park gave a non-compliant homicide defendant a second chance regarding his release terms on March 26. Steven Washington, 26 is charged with conspiracy, first-degree felony murder while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a...
Prince George’s officer credited with saving woman after jump from Wilson Bridge
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Prince George’s County police officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a woman who jumped from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into the Potomac River early Friday evening. Cpl. John Clayton of the department’s Marine Unit responded within minutes, navigating...
“Two ice cream/food trucks parked squarely in the protected bike lane…What a mess.”
On the Mall yesterday (Sunday) by 15th and Jefferson, there were two ice cream/food trucks parked squarely in the protected bike lane. Then another food truck came up behind the parked trucks in the bike lane, laying on the horn. He blocked the pedestrian crosswalk with his truck and actually...
Retirees Are Settling In These 10 Maryland Towns Because Monthly Expenses Stay Low
Searching for Maryland retirement towns where monthly bills won’t drain your savings?. These 10 communities offer low expenses and comfortable retirement living!. Hagerstown welcomes retirees with monthly expenses that actually fit fixed-income budgets. This western Maryland city has been around forever, and it shows...
Man killed during traffic stop, Prince George’s officer who opened fire identified
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Prince George's County has been identified, along with the officer who pulled the trigger. James Lewis, 32, of Georgia, was killed on Thursday, March 26, according to the Independent Investigations Division...
The Most Over-The-Top Breakfast In Maryland Can Be Found At This Colorful Neighborhood Cafe
Subtlety has its place in the world, but that place is definitely not Blue Moon Cafe in Baltimore’s Fells Point. This breakfast spot goes big or goes home, and judging by the crowds, going big was the right choice. When you think about over-the-top breakfast, you might imagine gold-flaked...
