Although Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration has celebrated that Virginia has, overall, the lowest recidivism rate ...

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ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — An Amazon delivery vehicle was fully engulfed in flames on Sunday in Arlington, Virginia. Units with the Arlington Fire and EMS Department responded to the fire at the ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — A person was rushed to the hospital after a weapon was accidentally discharged at a Maryland gun range on Sunday. It happened at the Gilbert Indoor Range on Rothgeb ...

7News is hearing new concerns from a group of DC Public Schools parents who are worried their now pre-K kids won't get into elementary school next year.

Montgomery County Chief of Police Marc Yamada discusses safety tips for the Jewish community amid a rise in anti-Semitic attacks. He also talked about the new c ...

The councilmembers are hearing testimony on the FY25 and FY26 proposed budgets. There are 378 public witnesses on the agenda.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will kick off the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, which is coming back for its 46th year.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Animal Services took over 20 dogs into protective custody from a doggie daycare in Maryland, officials said. The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services ...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County police had an unusual call early Monday morning -- an alligator spotted outside a motel room. Officers responded just after midnight to the 5900 ...

Countries from around the world highlighted their LGBTQ culture and pride during the 2025 WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C. on July 7, 2025. (Matt Kady/7News) ...

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