DC deli owner badly beaten, robbed in his Silver Spring home
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — Jay Eckstein has run the Deli City restaurant on Bladensburg Road just up from New York Avenue for 45 years. The place and his customers mean everything to him. “It’s more than a business to you, it's people,” Eckstein said. “Your life is your...
Delivery man robbed at gunpoint inside Southeast DC apartment building: MPD
A 25-year-old man is facing charges after he was accused of robbing a delivery man at gunpoint inside a D.C. apartment building.
Moore tells business leaders to ‘take big bets’ in 2026, move economy from ‘eds,...
Reeling from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Gov. Wes Moore (D) urged Washington-area business leaders Tuesday to take risks in 2026 and help move the state away from what he called an “eds, feds and meds” economy. “I want economic growth, economic diversification, and I want...
Did Anyone Witness the Incident at Ft Totten This Morning? How Are You Coping?
In a recent incident at Ft Totten, a tragic event unfolded that has left many people deeply affected. The unfortunate event involved a few girls, EMTs, passersby, and a train driver. The incident has left many feeling unwell and deeply sorry for those involved.
DC man who threatened family on Metrobus with Uzi-style pistol gets 5 years
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man who pulled out a Uzi-style pistol on a Metrobus and threatened a family has been sentenced to five years in prison, according to federal officials. Prosecutors said Ricardo Rush, 29, was sentenced Oct. 23 to 60 months after admitting to threatening two parents...
One Person Shot Wednesday Night, No Suspect in Custody
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3D officers and MCFRS were dispatched at 7:54 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 3400 block of Robey Terrace in Fairland. According to MCPD, first responders located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and he was provided medical care. Police...
Maryland returns parcel of land to historic Black cemetery
It’s been a nearly decadelong process, but an organization trying to preserve a historic Black cemetery in Cabin John has finally gotten land back that was taken by the state of Maryland some 60 years ago. “It really is literally groundbreaking because the state takes land for various projects,...
Silver Spring building to be inspected after reports of rodent, roach infestations
A Silver Spring building is set to be inspected after several residents reported rodents and bugs crawling around their kitchens and living rooms.
Board bans individuals from state contracts over bribery charges, first debarments in eight years
The Board of Public Works indefinitely barred four individuals and one company Wednesday from doing business with the state after they were convicted of bribery in their previous dealings with the state.
USDA: Maryland repaid nearly $3 million for fraudulent SNAP transactions during first quarter of...
BALTIMORE — Since the government shutdown, the feds have begun setting its sights on waste and fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. Delays to SNAP benefits became a rallying cry during the shutdown, forcing beneficiaries to wait weeks for payouts. Here in Maryland it's...

















