Garbage truck crashes into side of Lorton home
LORTON, Va. - A garbage truck slammed into the side of a home Tuesday morning in Fairfax County, authorities said. The crash was reported around 11:18 a.m. in the 7600 block of Henry Knox Drive in Lorton. Crews arrived to find the truck lodged against the side of an unoccupied single‑family home.
Washington DC Area Rapper HavinMotion Dies At 22
HavinMotion just released his latest full-length project earlier this year, but tragedy has struck for the family and friends of the rising Maryland-based rapper. According to police reports, HavinMotion was shot and killed in Washington, DC’s Southeast section last Thursday (April 23). HavinMotion, real name Dwayne Isaacs, hailed from...
DMV Doers | Ex-inmate aids others in post-prison transition by leading Georgetown initiative
Tyrone Walker knows the challenges of the people who are in the program. He spent nearly 25 years behind bars, and he says the transition was difficult for him.
Maryland unveils medical tailored meals program for diabetics
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is starting a new program that will help provide nutritious meals to people with chronic illnesses like diabetes. The medically tailored meals program will feed about 3,000 eligible Maryland residents over the next two years by delivering pre-made frozen meals to their door. The...
Weather Alert: Heavy rains Wednesday could also bring severe storms
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The First Alert Weather Team will be on Weather Alert for Wednesday ahead of a rainy and stormy afternoon. Drought conditions have been plaguing the DMV for months, with it worsening and expanding over the last couple of weeks. Thankfully, some relief is on the...
The Curse of Black Aggie: Maryland’s Forbidden Statue
MARLYAND - For decades, a bronze figure sat in an unassuming cemetery in Pikesville, Maryland, striking fear into the hearts of locals. Known as "Black Aggie," this hooded, haunting statue became the center of an urban legend so potent that it eventually had to be removed from public view for its own protection—and the public's.
Thousands of Marylanders downgraded health plans on ACA marketplace amid rising premiums
As fewer Marylanders qualify for federal tax breaks that used to keep health care costs down, state officials report that higher monthly premiums have led thousands to opt for lower-coverage healthcare plans than in previous years.
Maryland group files appeal over MCPS decision to relocate Wootton HS to Gaithersburg
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Montgomery County group that's part of efforts to stop the relocation of Wootton High School filed an appeal with the Maryland State Board of Education to challenge the decision. The group said Tuesday morning it believes the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) board...
Panera Bread Set to Close Permanently in Coming Weeks
Another Panera Bread location in Montgomery County appears to be on the way out. The Panera Bread at 219 East Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center is expected to close permanently in the coming weeks, according to an employee who spoke by phone on Monday afternoon. While a specific closing date has not been set, the employee confirmed the shutdown is imminent.
Driver fleeing traffic stop struck by vehicle on DC-295
WASHINGTON (7News) — An individual is hospitalized after fleeing a traffic stop and being struck by a civilian vehicle on DC-295 in Northeast D.C. Monday night, according to the United States Park Police (USPP). Officials said the incident began around 11:18 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a driver...

















