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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#35843

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#6998

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Drag performers who take stage during WorldPride highlight its lengthy history in DC

14 hours ago | wjla.com | Tom Roussey
Washington man arrested in connection with bombing of fertility clinic

1 day ago | wjla.com | Denise Whitaker

KENT, Wash. — A man from Kent was arrested Tuesday, accused of supplying chemicals used to make the explosives that destroyed a California fertility clinic on May 17. The FBI arrested 32-year-old Daniel Park, of Kent, Tuesday night at an airport in New York upon his extradition from Poland. KOMO News knocked on the door of Park's home and a woman answered, confirming that she knew Park but denying any additional comment.
Hegseth moves to rename Navy ship named for gay rights activist Harvey Milk

2 days ago | wjla.com | Darwin Singleton

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Second suburban Md. home allegedly seized by squatters within days, occupants demand $5K

2 days ago | wjla.com | Gary Collins

The Baltimore County Police Department responded to a call regarding a suspicious person in Middle River, Md., on Thursday, May 29, 2025, just hours before receiving a separate, unrelated call in Windsor Mill, Md., with both calls resulting in alleged unauthorized occupants claiming a social media u
Loudoun County parents ask feds to investigate schools' handling of locker room incident

2 days ago | wjla.com | Nick Minock

On Monday, 7News broke the story that Miyares says LCPS is weaponizing Title IX, and the evidence did not support the claim of sexual harassment. “At this point, we don't feel like the county is really, it's not looking out for the protection of our children," a parent named Seth told 7News. Seth was the first dad to speak out about his son and two other boys being investigated for sexual harassment by Loudoun County Public Schools under Title IX.
Loudoun County student calls on school board to protect students from sex assaults

2 days ago | wjla.com | Nick Minock

ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — A student is calling on the Loudoun County School Board to reform Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Title IX office and do more to support victims of sex assaults. For some parents and students, that shows little has changed. After that headline-grabbing attack in the girls' bathroom in 2021, and a scathing special grand jury report the following year, the Loudoun County School Board promised positive change in its Title IX office.
Slice of nostalgia for millennials as kids earn free pizza, prizes for reading this summer

2 days ago | wjla.com | Victoria Sanchez

WASHINGTON (7News) — Pizza Hut is adding a side of nostalgia to a free personal pan pizza this summer. The pizza chain announced the millennial childhood favorite "Book It!" is getting an upgrade for Gen Z and Gen Alpha bookworms. The free "Book It!" app helps kids with setting goals, tracking progress and earning rewards for reading this summer. Families can get up to five personal pan pizzas per month, from June through August.
Firefighting drones under development at University of Maryland

3 days ago | wjla.com | Adam Longo

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — With wildfires growing more intense and destructive across the globe, a team of researchers at the University of Maryland is developing autonomous drone technology aimed at stopping fires before they spiral out of control. Their work comes at a critical time. According to a recent United Nations report, extreme wildfires — those that spread faster, burn hotter, and cover larger areas — are on the rise.
Md. home sale halted as alleged squatters unload moving truck, demand cash for keys

3 days ago | wjla.com | Gary Collins

Mike Haskell, a Baltimore County property owner, negotiated on the steps of his Windsor Mills, Md., home on Friday, May 30, 2025, with a man and woman who were occupants, he says, who are not authorized to live there. The occupants say they paid a one-time payment of $7,500 to a social media account
Balt. Co. middle school teacher accused of sex crimes, released after bond hearing

3 days ago | wjla.com | Alexa Ashwell

Towson, Md. (WBFF) — The Deep Creek Middle School PE teacher currently on administrative leave is now back home after appearing for a bond hearing before a Baltimore County District Court judge. Roger Myers, 61, is alleged to have committed multiple sex offenses and assault violations against students while on school grounds. Myers faces several criminal charges, including two counts of third-degree sex offense, two counts of fourth-degree sex offense, and two counts of second-degree assault.