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Fredericksburg Fridays: Savoring Local Gems and Weekend Getaways on GMW
Fredericksburg, Va. (7News) — It's Fredericksburg Friday on Good Morning Washington, and today we're taking a sweet trip to Carl’s Frozen Custard, a beloved family-owned business serving up smiles since 1947. Joining us is Dan Sponseller, the owner of Carl’s Frozen Custard, to share the rich history and legacy of this iconic local spot.
Forward Party Discusses Third-Party Impact on 2024 Election
In a recent appearance on “The Final 5” with host Jim Lokay, Lindsey Drath, CEO of the Forward Party, shed light on the party’s goals and potential impact on the 2024 election. As the Forward Party positions itself as a centrist alternative to the two-party system, Drath emphasized the need for a new approach to American politics.
Report: Violent crime dropped nationwide, was up and down in Maryland jurisdictions
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Violent crime in the nation’s largest jurisdictions fell across the board in the first six months of this year, but the results were mixed in four of Maryland’s largest jurisdictions, according to preliminary data.
Quilts for a cause in Manassas: Stone House Quilters to host annual event later this month
If you have been in the market for a new quilt, you’re in luck. Stone House Quilters in Manassas will be hosting its annual Quilt Show, where handmade quilts will be on display and for sale. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 at...
Simes decries FBI raid of his Rappahannock County home: ‘They don’t want me back in the United States’
Prominent policy analyst and Rappahannock County property owner Dimitri K. Simes spoke out Friday, calling the FBI raid of his Huntly property a U.S. government attempt to intimidate him and others trying to promote a Russian-American dialogue. “It clearly is an attempt to intimidate, not only somebody from Russia, but...
4 people wanted in alleged connection to armed carjacking incident in Northwest, DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are searching for four people allegedly connected to an armed carjacking incident that occurred in Northwest, D.C. in July. On July 7, officers said they responded to a report of an armed carjacking in the 400 block of Florida Avenue in Northwest, D.C. The...
Generator fall causes oil spill and traffic delays over Anacostia Bridge: Police
WASHINGTON (7News) — A generator fell off the back of a truck, causing oil spillage and lane blocks over the Anacostia Bridge Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The oil spillage blocked the middle and right lanes on New York Avenue in Northeast, D.C. at Anacostia Bridge, officials...
Haircuts for School in Alexandria
Hair stylist Iye Bayoh and owner of Iye Beauty Salon styles the young girl’s hair for school which begins next week. The girls smile as hair stylist Iye Bayoh finishes the new braids. Students show their new hair styles provided by the Iye Beauty Salon on Aug. 12. Councilwoman...
‘With the grace of God': Howard alum prepares for the 2024 Paralympics
Howard University alum, Sydney Satchell is preparing for her big debut at the 2024 Paris Paralympics as part of Team USA sitting volleyball. Satchell always dreamed of competing at the Olympics. She played lacrosse during her college career, hoping to be the first Black woman on the U.S. lacrosse team.
Former DC employee convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Washington, D.C., city employee was found guilty of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed 13-year-old boy that sparked public uproar in the nation’s capital. Jurors found Jason Lewis, 42, not guilty of second-degree murder, but convicted him of manslaughter and other charges after the trial in D.C. Superior Court over the killing of seventh grader Karon Blake. Lewis, a longtime Parks and Recreation Department employee, turned himself in last year to face charges in Blake’s killing, which happened in January 2023 around 4 a.m., across the street from the middle school Blake attended, authorities said. Lewis was seen on video leaving his house and firing at two young people who had been breaking into cars, prosecutors said. After a car was hit with gunfire, Blake ran in Lewis’ direction, and Lewis fired two shots, killing him, prosecutors said.
Alerts for missing, endangered persons activated by FCC
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Federal Government is establishing a new alert code to raise awareness for any individual who may be vulnerable to going missing or murdered. When a child is abducted, the Emergency Alert Systems issues an Amber Alert to air on media and ring...
Man, woman sentenced for robbery, assault of Domino's delivery driver
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was sentenced to 78 months in prison and a woman is under a 1-year supervised probation for robbing and assaulting a delivery driver in Northeast D.C., according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Emerson Goldring, Jr., 32, was sentenced...
DC's Facebook Marketplace robber sentenced to 10-Year prison sentence
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 10 years in jail for two armed robberies, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Z Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced. According to the prosecution, Isaiah Green, 19, advertised a Stihl brand saw for sale...
Proposal For Two New Buildings (Restaurant and Retail) Will be Discussed By Gaithersburg Officials on September 3
Earlier this summer we let you know that Matan submitted Schematic Development Plan (SDP) application SDP-9759-2024 proposing to construct two buildings with up to 14,750 square feet of retail use at 715 and 725 Progress Way in the development that’s home to the relatively new Sheetz and Chick-fil-A off of 355 in Gaithersburg. Anticipated policy discussion will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents
First responders in Fairfax County were busy on Friday afternoon battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in an area residence.Crews were called at around noon to the 6400 block of Silver Ridge Circle in the Kingstowne neighborhood after calls came in regarding a townhouse fire. Upon arrival,…
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