WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA)

WJLA is a television station located in Virginia and serves as an ABC affiliate under the ownership of Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is among the largest and most diverse television broadcasting companies in the United States. Following upcoming transactions, Sinclair will own and manage 163 TV stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches around 38.7% of households that watch TV in the U.S. and includes affiliates from various networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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#7907

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Report: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom call off engagement after 7 years together

2 days ago | wjla.com | Kevin Zelman |Courtney Tezeno

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Mystics' head coach Sydney Johnson is OK putting up a fight for his team

2 days ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Mystics are on a high ride after winning back-to-back home games against the Dallas Wings and Minnesota Lynx this week. The team's 7-8 overall record so far this season is a testament to the rebuilding era and new leadership under the franchise, including the Head Coach, Sydney Johnson. "I'm having the time of my life," he told 7News in a post-game press conference following their nail-biting victory over Minnesota.
4-year-old Maryland basketball prodigy inspiring kids on and off the court

2 days ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — Four-year-old Amari “Chopo” Maybin picked up a basketball the moment he started walking, his father, Rashad Maybin, recalled. Amari is shooting for the sky, literally. The Capitol Heights native plays with lowered and average-sized rims, making 10 shots before going to the next drill. The kid prodigy is turning heads one game at a time. His dribbling and shooting ability appear to be far advanced considering his age.
Kelly O. Hayes reappointed as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland

2 days ago | wjla.com | Alexa Dikos

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Kelly O. Hayes has officially taken the oath of office to continue serving as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of Maryland, officials announced Wednesday. Chief Judge George L. Russell III administered the oath in a ceremony attended by Hayes’s family, staff from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, court personnel, and the Federal Public Defender for the District of Maryland.
Mystics' Shakira Austin secures WNBA player of the week honor, 9th athlete in team history

3 days ago | wjla.com | Jade Lawson

WASHINGTON (7News) — Washington Mystics center Shakira Austin is the Women's National Basketball Association's (WNBA) Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played between June 16 to 22, the team announced on Tuesday. This is Austin's first career player of the week, making her the ninth player in the franchise's history to earn the recognition. Austin averaged 19.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists, and two steals during that week, according to team stats.
Deadline looming for Commanders to get DC Council to vote on a new stadium at RFK site

3 days ago | wjla.com | Scott Abraham

WASHINGTON (7News) — The countdown is on to July 15. The Washington Commanders and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser have 21 more days to convince the D.C. Council to approve a new stadium deal at the RFK site. A source close to the situation told 7News Sports Director Scott Abraham that the team believes there is a path to getting that vote in three weeks.
Washington Wizards set to trade Jordan Poole to New Orleans, per reports

3 days ago | wjla.com | Scott Abraham

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Jordan Poole era is over in Washington. According to an ESPN report, the Wizards have traded Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to the New Orleans Pelicans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. Poole, a shooting guard, led the Wizards in scoring last season, pouring in 20.5 points per game to go along with 3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in 68 starts. McCollum has one year left on his current contract.
Maryland adds 2,900 jobs in May despite federal workforce losses

3 days ago | wjla.com | Alexa Dikos

(WBFF) — Maryland added 2,900 jobs in May, according to the latest data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), despite continued substantial losses to Maryland’s federal workforce. The private sector added 4,700 jobs during the month, driven by growth in industries such as health care and social assistance, administrative and support services, and hospitality.
The Covenant School secures new 14-acre site in West Nashville after deadly mass shooting

3 days ago | wjla.com | Sydney Keller

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Four reasons to love this star-studded guilty pleasure

4 days ago | wjla.com | Elizabeth Stanton

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:18:09 GMT (1750720689981)Gallery - News3 v1.0.0 (common)75021651a5b7f98f298838c03eaa3588802317d1Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. 'The Gilded Age' season 3 is here: four reasons to love this star-studded guilty pleasure"The Gilded Age" is back for season three. (Courtesy: HBO)