Springfield Town Center shooting: Video shows fight then gunfire inside mall
Video shows a fight between young people that escalated into a shooting inside the Springfield Town Center mall on Friday evening. A 19-year-old was wounded, and a 17-year-old was arrested, Fairfax County’s police chief said on News4. Video released by the Fairfax County Police Department shows a conversation...
‘Fearless’ Maryland Goalie Jeffrey Ago, 14, Remembered As ‘Bright Light’ After Sudden Death
He was fearless between the posts — but no one could guard against this loss. Jeffrey Ago, a 14-year-old soccer goalie remembered as a “bright light” and fiercely loyal friend, died suddenly, leaving his family, teammates, and community heartbroken in Maryland. "It is with broken hearts that...
Progress at Potomac sewer collapse, DC Water says, but overflow risk remains
D.C. Water is touting new pumping capacity and a third active flume as signs of progress at the site of the massive Potomac sewer pipe break, even as the utility warns the threat of another overflow won’t subside until a rock dam inside the damaged pipe is removed. The...
Introducing WSHnow, a curated feed of D.C. area local news stories
Local news is alive and well in the D.C. area. The layoffs at the Washington Post earlier this month were a major blow to coverage of sports, courts, transportation and other topics for which the Post was one of the few outlets (or only outlet) to have dedicated local beat reporters. But it was not a death blow to...
Man dies in hospital after shooting outside gas station on 14th Street in DC
A man is dead after he was found shot outside a gas station in Washington, D.C., in broad daylight on Friday.
Family, friends honor Rayven Edwards’ memory at emotional vigil
Purple and white balloons filled the courtyard at Park Crest Gardens Apartments during a vigil for Rayven Edwards, the 34-year-old who was gunned down outside the building where she lived with he three children.
DC Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Camila Perdomo
The DC Police Department has issued a critical alert for a missing 14-year-old girl, Camila Perdomo. Perdomo was last seen on the 1600 Block of Park Road, Northwest, last Thursday. The department turned to social media in hopes of gathering any information that could assist in locating her. They have asked anyone...
7 Underrated Restaurants In Maryland That Serve Outrageously Delicious Steaks
Looking for amazing steak spots in Maryland that don’t get enough love?. These 7 restaurants serve mouthwatering steaks and unforgettable dining experiences!. 1. Steak & Main (North East) Tucked away in the charming town of North East is a gem that locals try to keep secret. Steak & Main...
Sewage overflow in Adelphi ran off into Paint Branch Creek
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, crews with WSSC worked for hours to contain a sanitary sewer overflow in Adelphi. The overflow was detected at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday near Cherry Mill Drive. It took crews nearly six hours to contain the overflow; by then, an estimated 10,386 gallons of...
Prince George’s Co. parents upset over proposed elimination of language immersion programs
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — There are concerns in Prince George's County about what could be ahead for the school district's foreign language immersion programs. 7News spoke to parents and the Academic Dean of the Chinese Immersion program at Paint Branch Elementary in College Park. They're worried about...
