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The unresolved case of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle: 10 years later
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - As the 10th anniversary approaches of one of the Washington, D.C. area’s most notorious missing persons cases, new developments are drawing renewed attention to the tragic disappearance and murder of young Sarah and Jacob Hoggle. The children vanished on Labor Day in 2014,...
Waynesboro girls volleyball sweeps Gettysburg in an MPC Colonial match
The Waynesboro girls volleyball team defeated Gettysburg, 3-0, in a Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division match. The set scores were 25-7, 25-22, 25-22. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Would-be robber fatally shot by restaurant employee in Capitol Heights, sources say
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — A would-be robber is dead after he was shot by a restaurant employee in Capitol Heights Thursday evening, sources told 7News' Brad Bell. Prince George's County Police officers said they responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike around 4:40 p.m. for a reported shooting.
Family donates land to establish park
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are making Chambersburg a greener place. The Gaugler Family donated a plot of land on Cumberland Avenue between Highland and Byers Avenues to be used as a park. The land will now go by the name Cumberland Community Park and be...
Mother & brother of convicted murderer accused of conspiring to smuggle drugs into DC Jail
WASHINGTON — The mother and brother of a man convicted of kidnapping and murdering two people in 2017 were indicted this week for allegedly working with him to smuggle drugs into the D.C. Jail. In an indictment unsealed Monday, federal prosecutors said the three family members – Teleka Lewis,...
Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction, orders new hearing
BALTIMORE— Maryland's Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court's decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured on the first season of the "Serial" podcast. The ruling says the case should be sent back to a lower court for a new hearing on whether it should be thrown out entirely. The decision reverses a lower court's ruling that had cleared Syed's name two years ago. Syed had served more than 20 years for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. He was freed from prison in September 2022...
Alsobrooks knocks ‘lifelong Republican’ Larry Hogan in new Maryland Senate ad
Maryland Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday unveiled an ad featuring past clips of her Republican rival, Larry Hogan, closely identifying himself with the GOP. The 30-second montage shows the former two-term centrist governor stating in various interviews that he’s a “die-hard, lifelong Republican,” couldn’t “possibly support the Democratic nominee,” and would not “call […]
Wawa Is Treating Teachers To Free Coffee In 7 States
Wawa is giving teachers what they really need this time of year: free coffee. Today the beloved gas station chain announced its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative, treating teachers and school staff to a free any-size hot coffee from Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 15. The offer is...
12-year-old accused of breaking into multiple Maryland car dealerships
ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — At the Jaguar dealership on Rockville Pike, a thief broke through a door and searched until he found a key to a Jaguar then took off, but not before grabbing some candy bars from the showroom. At the Audi dealership, he smashed an expensive bay...
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas.
Food stamps: Majority of seniors in DC region missing out on SNAP benefits
There are more than 15,700 seniors over the age of 65 who are missing out on receiving food assistance in D.C. A report conducted by the National Council on Aging found that between 34% and 37% of seniors in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland are eligible to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for DC area
WASHINGTON - Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Wind gusts reached above 60 mph, plus lightning, heavy rain, and hail was spotted in some areas as the storms moved in. Thunderstorms calmed to rain around11:00 p.m. Thursday night.
Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math.
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