Storm leaves downed trees, damaged homes and cars across DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — Powerful storms brought strong winds and heavy rain to the D.C. area Thursday night, leaving downed trees, blocked roads and damaged homes and vehicles across the District. Winds reached up to 70 mph in the District, with a 64 mph wind gust reported at Ronald Reagan...
Route 355 bus-only lanes to reopen to all traffic in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) announced Thursday that 7.5 miles of bus-only lanes installed on Route 355 will go away starting Monday. The bus-only lanes were created to help buses move more quickly during the two-month Metro Red Line shutdown, which ends Sunday.
Bowie Insurance Agent Used Hispanic Names In Scam Because He Thought They Were Undocumented:...
The logic behind the scam was as cynical as it was calculated. A former Prince George's County insurance agent has pleaded guilty in Maryland after admitting he submitted fake life insurance applications using Hispanic surnames because he believed they would draw less scrutiny, according to the Atto…
Teen injured in Southeast DC shooting
WASHINGTON - A teen boy was injured in a shooting Thursday in Southeast D.C., according to police. Officers were called to the 400 block of Brandywine Street, Southeast around 1:29 p.m. where they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment,...
Iconic Maryland Diner Serves Dinner for First Time in 44-Year History
Nick’s Diner (11199 Veirs Mill Rd.) in Wheaton served dinner for the first time in its approximately 44-year history on Thursday evening, introducing a Family Dinner Night menu featuring Greek dishes, Mexican selections, comfort-food classics, sandwiches, and desserts (video available below). Dinner service began at 4:
Delaware Couple Wins $1 Million With Lottery Ticket Purchased at Maryland Store
A Maryland grocery store sold a $1 million winning scratch-off ticket to a Delaware couple who regularly travel across the state line to play the Maryland Lottery. According to MD Lottery, the couple, using the names “Mr. and Mrs. Spry,” purchased the winning $20 100X the Cash ticket at Walkers Grocery Store, located a
Man charged with manslaughter after punch leads to other man’s death, police say
A man is charged with manslaughter after hitting a man who later died, according to the Howard County Police Department.
This Massive 28,000-Square-Foot Vintage Paradise in Maryland Is Basically the Costco of Flea Markets
Costco is known for bulk shopping and great deals. This Maryland vintage paradise operates on a similar principle, but instead of groceries, it is filled with antiques and collectibles. Twenty-eight thousand square feet of space, packed with furniture, decor, clothing, and items from every era. You could spend an entir
1 dead after tour bus collapses onto worker at Wolf Trap National Park
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A worker was crushed by a tour bus on Thursday after the support holding up the vehicle collapsed, according to officials. The United States Park Police said officers were dispatched to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts on Thursday at 5 p.m. in response to a report that a tou
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Maryland
Baltimore, Md. — Severe weather threatens a large swath of Maryland and surrounding areas Thursday night as forecasters warn of strong winds, hail and lightning through the early morning hours. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center issued a severe thunderstorm watch valid until 2 a.m. EDT Friday. The w
