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7News Helping Hands is recognizing a local nonprofit that is building strong foundations for future father figures in African American youth and young adults. When a local minister had his bike stolen ...

Adam Longo anchors 7News’ morning show on weekdays from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. "This station has meant so much to me dating back to my time as a college student at Maryland," said Longo. Adam is a ...

Megan Clarke anchors 7News at 4 p.m. and is a host on Good Morning Washington, after previously anchoring the noon and 4 p.m. newscasts. Megan is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and joined the 7News ...

Chinyere Hubbard, Director of Public Affairs for Events DC shares how they are bringinglive music back to the District. Deborah Topcik, Director of Marketing at National Harbor shares details about ...

Adrianna Hopkins is a two time Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter. D.C. is one of her favorite cities and she's thrilled to make it her home. Prior to moving to the D.C. metro area, Adrianna ...

'Unimaginable' pain as twin babies battle cancer. Their clinical trial is under threat. You’re hearing a lot about the political squabbling at the Capitol. But beyond the noise are real consequences ...

Thousands of people are flocking to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms during peak bloom! Here are the best ways to navigate the area. The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in D.C. have ...

D.C. veteran meteorologist Veronica Johnson joined 7News in June 2016, coming from NBC4 (WRC-TV). Johnson was promoted to Chief Meteorologist of the station making her the first woman and Black woman ...

Sinclair is now accepting applications for our 2024 Broadcast Diversity Scholarship. The worsening humantarianSinclair, Inc. is partnering with Magen David Adom, an affiliate of the International ...

Scott Thuman anchors 7News' 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts every weeknight. Whether it’s from the anchor desk or out in the field, Scott has been bringing viewers in the Washington, D.C. region ...