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The Council of the District of Columbia voted 9-4 Oct. 21 to give small rental property owners an exemption from certain tenant laws, removing tenant purchasing rights for two- to four-unit buildings. The council rolled back the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), a 1980 law that requires landlords to...

With potential gaps in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits looming, Baltimore-area food banks and nonprofits are racing to help residents access meals, vouchers and pantry support.

As Amy Creel walked around at Knine Rescue in Maryland on Friday afternoon, a familiar pack of dogs barked, whined and begged for her attention. Kristen, a Scottish terrier mix with a pink collar, excitedly jumped into Creel’s arms. After petting her a few times, she put the young dog back on the floor. She launched...

In any democracy, and especially in D.C., the act of protest is a way to get one’s point across — and while a protest may be loud and rambunctious, moments often contain beauty. Oxford English Dictionary defines “protest” as, “a statement or action expressing disapproval or objection.”...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — One driver dies after being ejected from their car after a crash on Friday morning at I-95/495 and Indian Head Highway. Three other people were transported to a hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. Prince George's Fire Department responded to the outer...

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sally Jane Maseritz, a missing 85-year-old. Maseritz was last seen on Friday, October 31, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m., at the intersection of Briggs Chaney Rd. and...

Washington (7News) — A teenage boy was injured during a shooting in the area of the Deanwood Recreation Center on Friday evening, police said. According to police, the teen was found in the 1300 block of 49th Street NE just before 6:40 p.m. He was taken to the hospital...

Troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack were called around 5:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, to the inner loop of the Capital Beltway near Route 210 in Oxon Hill for reports of a serious crash. According to investigators, a Toyota RAV4 was traveling on the inner loop when, for...

A D.C. woman is warning others about a new scheme fraudsters are using to steal riders’ personal information and drain their accounts.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Maryland mother is facing life in prison after she was convicted in court Friday of shooting and severely hurting her teenage daughter at their Seat Pleasant home last year. According to the Prince George's County Office of the State's Attorney, Talecka Brown,...