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wjla.com > news > local > montgomery-county-january-drive-white-oak-maryland-shooting-man-injured

Man found shot on January Drive in Montgomery County

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (120+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot in a White Oak, Maryland, neighborhood on Thursday afternoon. According to the…...


wjla.com > news > local > new-chip-tap-ebt-cards-coming-to-virginia-snap-benefits-theft-skimming-fairfax-county-abigail-spanberger

New tap EBT cards coming to Virginia: What you need to know

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (252+ words) ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Virginia is rolling out new chip-and-tap EBT cards in an effort to protect SNAP recipients from benefit theft and skimming. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that Virginia is among the first states to introduce the more secure cards,…...


wjla.com > news > local > several-people-injured-after-two-car-crash-in-montgomery-county-september-2026

Several people injured after two-car crash in Montgomery County

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (124+ words) Criminally Obsessed examines how the Lindsay Clancy trial could change the way we discuss postpartum treatments. President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Several people were injured after…...


wjla.com > news > local > maryland-ag-joins-push-to-uphold-limits-on-ice-warrantless-arrests

Maryland AG joins push to uphold limits on ICE 'warrantless' arrests

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (228+ words) BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general, including D.C. and Virginia, urging a federal appeals court to keep limits in place for so-called "warrantless" ICE arrests. The coalition filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals…...


wjla.com > news > local > lyft-driver-accused-abducting-women-rideshare-prince-william-county-woodbridge-abduction-police-searching-suspect-wanted-maryland-reckless-driving-refusing-pay

Police search for Lyft driver accused of abducting 2 women in Prince William County

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (219+ words) WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — Police are searching for a Lyft driver accused of abducting two women during a ride in Prince William County. Officers responded around 12:33 a.m. Sept. 6 to the 2700 block of Noble Fir Court in Woodbridge to investigate a reported abduction,…...


wjla.com > news > local > maryland-gun-laws-changes-owners-firearms-2026-october-1-dealers-buyback-programs-handgun-permits-police-law-enforcement-machine-convertible-pistol-legislature-background-checks

Maryland gun law changes begin Oct. 1 -- here's what to know

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (494+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Several changes to Maryland’s gun laws take effect Oct.1, including new reporting requirements for licensed firearms dealers, the destruction of firearms surrendered through qualifying gun buyback programs and a longer handgun permit period for certain retired law enforcement officers....


wjla.com > weather > 7weather-blog > wednesday-brings-one-more-summerlike-push-dc-forecast-washington-weather-late-summer-heat-humidity-feels-like-temperatures-breezy-southwest-winds-thursday-showers-cooler-friday

DC Weather: Wednesday brings one more summer-like push with highs close to 90s

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (169+ words) DC Weather: Wednesday brings one more summerlike push WJLA Washington will feel a lot more like summer than September on Wednesday, with sunshine, a southwest breeze, and afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 80s — close to 90 degrees in many neighborhoods…...


wjla.com > good-morning-washington > around-town > take-the-wheel-on-dcs-newest-waterfront-adventure

Take the Wheel on D.C.'s Newest Waterfront Adventure

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (180+ words) Washington (7News) — Summer isn't over yet, and there's still plenty of time to get out on the water. Sea Suite Cruises has launched a new fleet of electric Duffy boats at The Wharf, giving locals and visitors the chance to captain…...


wjla.com > news > local > arlington-county-sets-aside-50k-aid-families-ice-detainees-primary-wage-earner-immigration-enforcement

Arlington County sets aside $50K to aid families of ICE detainees

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (111+ words) ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The Arlington County Board set aside $50,000 for grants to support families whose primary wage earner has been detained by ICE. The grants will be distributed by Arlington Thrive. The county board approved the funding after a recent surge…...


wjla.com > news > local > construction-worker-hurt-on-white-house-scaffolding-dc-fire-ems-rescue-crews-north-portico

Construction worker hurt on White House scaffolding

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (85+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — A construction worker is in the hospital after getting hurt while on scaffolding at the White House, D.C. Fire and EMS said. Rescue crews used a ground ladder to get to the man and used a stokes basket to…...