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WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News has been digging into the history of an Airbnb guest turned accused squatter. The accused squatter, Shadija Romero, was an Airbnb guest who stopped paying in July, homeowner Rochanne Douglas said. PREVIOUS | Squatter uses extended Airbnb stay to claim tenants' rights, locking out the...

An altercation at a Northeast business escalated into an armed conflict last Saturday, leading to an arrest by the Metropolitan Police Department. The incident unfolded on the 1500 block of Kenilworth Avenue, where MPD officers from the Sixth District rushed to the scene following a robbery report at approximately...

The 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. brought warmth, elegance, and purpose to Columbus Gardens on Sunday, December 7, during their annual Holiday Scholarship Jazz Brunch. The event blended community, celebration, and fundraising—all dedicated to supporting Baltimore-area youth. Rooted in the national mantra, “What...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called for a special session of the General Assembly to elect a new House speaker after Adrienne Jones stepped down.​

WASHINGTON (7News) — A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for illegally possessing a semi-automatic pistol and dealing crack cocaine, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Cevin Belton pleaded guilty to the crimes on Sept. 5. His arrest came earlier this year when he led police...

Chicken Basket, located at 30 N. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne Gaithersburg, was recently named by Tasting Table as one of the best hole-in-the-wall spots for fried chicken in the United States. The restaurant marked its 47th anniversary in October. It first opened in 1978 and serves a variety of...

He’s the most famous graduate of Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, and his lifetime of making a beloved children’s television program was influenced by the puppetry club he took part in there. But now that a state delegate is pushing to rename the school after “The Muppets”...

Maryland secured a settlement with the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant chain after a Charles County location allegedly discriminated against a group of students with disabilities, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown​.

WASHINGTON - A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday. Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, December 9. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team...

WALDORF, Md. – On December 2, 2025, the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Erica Terry on an open warrant related to an ongoing homicide investigation. Terry was taken into custody and charged with Murder and Second-Degree Escape. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on...