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Dinora Aleman Amaya was on her way home from work in Montgomery County when she was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the road in Gaithersburg, friends say.Investigators have identified the 30-year-old single mother of two from Germantown as the pedestrian who was fatally struck crossin…

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirms that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is spreading in white-tailed deer statewide. The virus is often fatal to deer and is spread through the bites of tiny flying midges.

MARYLAND STATE – Maryland offers a diverse culinary scene, and for those who love variety and value, all-you-can-eat buffets are a fantastic option. From international flavors to regional favorites, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Let’s explore some of the best all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants in Maryland. 5...

SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — Two men are facing murder charges after a 35-year-old man was found shot to death in a wooded area in Silver Spring, Maryland, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. On Sept. 14, officers were called to a shooting on the 9200 block...

The folks at BetMaryland did the research compiling a list of Maryland's top 10 cities where you'd most likely find a ghost.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday evening. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) said the crash happened at Roberts Road and Collingham Drive in the Kings Park West area. Due to the nature of the crash, […]

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Maryland officials are issuing a warning to residents about a new trend emerging on social media, specifically TikTok. According to Takoma Park police, the "door-kicking challenge" encourages individuals to kick at doors of homes and businesses for social media fame. Police say this dangerous activity poses significant risks to property and personal safety.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment in Silver Spring Wednesday morning, according to MCFRS Chief Public Information Officer Pete Piringer. Piringer said the collision occurred on New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road involving two vehicles, leaving several injuries. The collision made a bus...

District 4 (4D) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared that 4D units are working a traffic incident with an overturned vehicle on Layhill Road at Norbeck Road. According to a ‘Severe Traffic Alert’ by Alert Montgomery at 2:46pm, the traffic incident closes all SB lanes and 1...

WASHINGTON, D.C.— A man was fatally shot in Northeast D.C. on Monday morning, prompting an investigation by authorities. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Eastern Avenue at around 10:00…

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County police. Officers from the Gaithersburg and county police departments responded at about 9:17 p.m. to a report of a collision in the area of Great Seneca Highway and Kentlands Boulevard, police said Monday night in a statement.

Fairfax County's police union bashed the municipality's top prosecutor for advancing a "politically motivated" case that saw an ex-officer convicted in the deadly shooting of a fleeing shoplifter.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The 911 call made on the day of a Virginia man murdering his wife and another man has been released. A grand jury indicted Brendan Banfield on the charge of aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. He was also charged with one count of felony firearm use.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Herndon police have arrested a man in possession of drugs and cash. According to police, the suspect, Godbless Boakye Acheampong, was spotted by an officer on foot patrol in the 900 block of Park Ave. The officer determined Acheampong was a wanted suspect from a previous assault and obstruction of justice case.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mahesh Varma Datla. Datla was last seen on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in the 14900 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. He is 5-feet, 10-inches tall, 150 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes with wire frame eye glasses and a mustache with a light beard.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle Monday night in Gaithersburg, officials confirmed. At 9:17 p.m., crews with the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) were dispatched after a pedestrian was struck on Great Seneca Highway and Kentlands Blvd. The woman struck was pronounced […]

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WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Police have issued a Silver Alert for an 82-year-old woman who hadn't been seen since Monday, and who they said suffers from health issues. Betty Whitfield was last seen in the 1100 block of 42nd Steet in Northeast on Oct. 7, and officials said she suffers from Schizophrenia. She was reported missing on Tuesday, officials said.

Montgomery County hired a new building inspector to oversee housing construction standards. The move is in response to a growing concern from citizens worried about hastily, poorly built homes. Adorned with sprawling and towering tree-lined homes, Bethesda, Md. neighborhoods are dotted with modern and historic housing. To drive down one...

The Maryland Department of Health is ordering an independent evaluation of the state’s maximum-security psychiatric facility. The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors will visit Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center this week. “The goal of this evaluation is to foster continuous quality improvement to ensure the hospital...