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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A motorcyclist lost his life in a crash that occurred in Prince George's County early Saturday morning, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers said they responded to the area of Penn Avenue and Donnell Drive in Maryland for a crash...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Arlington County Police are investigating another smash and grab at Pentagon City Mall. On Saturday, police were called to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City at 5:40 p.m. for reports of possible shots fired. A preliminary investigation says, four suspects went inside of a store located in the mall and deployed a fire extinguisher, then smashed the display cases with hammers.

The Emergence of Landover Mall (1972 – 1980) Landover Mall opened its doors to the public on May 11, 1972, marking the beginning of what would become a central shopping destination in Landover, Maryland. Developed by Lerner Enterprises, the mall quickly gained attention as one of the largest shopping centers in the region.

Crime in shopping malls can take various forms, ranging from petty theft to more serious incidents. The most common types of crimes occurring in shopping malls include:. Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...

Maryland's All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast: A Crustacean Crawl Across the State. From casual crab shacks with picnic tables overlooking the Chesapeake Bay to bustling waterfront restaurants with lively atmospheres, there's an all-you-can-eat crab destination for every taste and budget. Here's a closer look at some of the top spots to get your crab fix:

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said two people have died, and a person is in critical condition after a fire broke out at a home in Southeast D.C. on Sunday morning. At about 5:30 a.m., crews said they were dispatched to the 3400 block of 23rd St. for a working […]

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Two people are displaced following a fire at a home in Clinton on Sunday evening, according to the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD). In a post on X at 7:45 p.m., PGFD said crews were dispatched to the 4800 block of Salima St. at […]

One month later, it happened again. The Tourneau luxury watch store at the Pentagon City mall is the scene of another dramatic smash-and-grab robbery involving a group of thieves armed […]

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified a man who was killed in a Northwest D.C. shooting on Oct. 2. Police said that at about 7:25 p.m., they responded to a shooting in the 700 block of N Street. When officers arrived, they found a man who had […]

George Washington Peck of Poolesville, was reportedly found struggling with a white girl and accused of attempted rape before he was lynched in 1880. “An angry white mob soon gathered, seizing Mr. Peck, forcing a noose around his neck and dragging him to the vacant lot across from the Poolesville Presbyterian Church. There he was hanged from a locust tree,” said Maya Davis, chair of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - One man was left dead after a fatal collision in Prince George's County, Maryland. Police arrived to the area of Penn Avenue and Donnell Drive for a collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle around 1 a.m. The motorcycle rider, an adult male, was pronounced dead on the scene. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was not injured.

WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a deadly triple shooting in Northeast D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened near the intersection of Trinidad and Queen Streets around 2 a.m. Saturday. When officers arrived in the area, they found three people who had been shot. One of...

WASHINGTON — Police arrested a man Friday in connection to a deadly shooting from earlier this year. (Editor's Note: The video above was published while DC Police were still searching for the suspect.) According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 26-year-old James Rice is accused of killing 32-year-old Thomas Carlos...

SWEDEN (WGME) - A Maryland man has been arrested following an alleged domestic violence assault in Sweden on Sunday. The Oxford County Sheriff's Office says they and other officials were called to a home on Black Mountain Road at around 1:45 a.m. for a report of an aggravated domestic violence assault.

The Chesapeake Bay has long been a lifeline, nurturing the growth of Marylanders from the Piscataway people to European settlers, and continues to provide the seafood on dinner tables today. From the colonial era to the present, the Bay and its watersheds have offered beauty, sustenance, economic growth and employment, particularly to marginalized communities.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a man died after he was stabbed in Northeast D.C. on Sunday. MPD said that at about 1 a.m., it was dispatched to the 1700 block of Lincoln Road for a stabbing. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man unconscious and […]

The latest weather predictions for the region suggest a mix of sunny skies and stormy evenings. Starting off this Sunday with early morning fog patches, particularly along the western valleys of the Blue Ridge, what's largely anticipated is a sunny day ahead. However, as the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC reported, those clear skies are set to take a turn come evening.

A strange scene played out on Oct. 4 at Wade Elementary School, when a student used everything at his disposal to dispose of his peers inside a classroom, officials say. Investigators from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that the student purposefully jabbed one classmate in the leg with a pencil and struck another student in the head with a book.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A resident in south Stafford was in for a surprise on Saturday afternoon. At 5:30 p.m., a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a home on Phillips Street for an “uninvited guest” in a backyard. When the deputy arrived, she found that the homeowner had already captured […]

A man from Washington, D.C., is another $500,000 richer after cashing in a second winning lottery ticket for a DC Lottery drawing in just as many months.