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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12-year-old Virginia boy who was swept away in severe floods found dead

17 hours ago | wjla.com | Katie Bourque

ALBERMALE COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The search for a missing 12-year-old in Albemarle County has ended in tragedy. Authorities were called to the Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive area around 5:30 p.m. yesterday for a swift water rescue after a 911 report indicated 12-year-old Jordan Sims was swept away by rushing water while walking outside. Three hours of water operations were eventually paused for the safety of first responders, due to limited visibility in the overnight hours.
UMD releases plan to improve fraternities, sororities after hazing concerns

19 hours ago | wjla.com | Ida Domingo

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (7News) — The University of Maryland (UMD) has released a new report outlining a series of recommendations aimed at improving fraternity and sorority life on campus after last year's hazing allegations and suspensions.
26 arrested during Medicaid protest inside Capitol office building

23 hours ago | wjla.com | Ida Domingo

WASHINGTON (7News) — Twenty-six people were arrested Tuesday for illegally demonstrating inside the Rayburn House Office Building, according to U.S. Capitol Police (USCP). The group, with National ADAPT, was protesting proposed Republican cuts to Medicaid during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. USCP officials said the individuals were arrested for crowding, obstructing, or incommoding. "It is against the law to protest inside the Congressional Buildings," USCP added.
US Naval Academy plebes to take on greased Herndon Monument Climb

1 day ago | wjla.com | Ida Domingo

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — The Herndon Monument Climb, a tradition at the U.S. Naval Academy, takes place Wednesday morning. The rite of passage tradition for first-year midshipmen, known as “plebes,” marks the end of their Plebe Year. Working together, they are expected to climb the 21-foot Herndon Monument -- slicked down with lard -- to retrieve a white plebe “dixie cup” hat from the top and replace it with an upperclassman’s cover.
New Virginia law limits teens' social media to 1 hour daily: What parents should know

1 day ago | wjla.com | John Gonzalez

RICHMOND, Va. (7News) — A new Virginia law will soon limit how much time teens can spend on social media. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, users under the age of 16 will be restricted to just one hour of social media per day, unless parents give verifiable consent to allow more time. The law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, is an amendment to the state’s Consumer Data Protection Act.
Youngkin vetoes bill that would allow African American history to count toward graduation

1 day ago | wjla.com | John Gonzalez

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have allowed African American history courses to count toward core high school graduation requirements. The very first enslaved Africans in Virginia were brought ashore at Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia, more than 400 years ago. That is some of the local history Delegate David Reid believes is important for students to learn.
Public debates affordable housing proposal as Franconia Governmental Center relocates

1 day ago | wjla.com | Carl Willis

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The debate over an affordable housing project in Fairfax County faced both public backlash and endorsements of support from the community. It has already been decided that the Franconia Governmental Center will move from 6121 Franconia Road to a larger site on Beulah Road. However, still up for heated debate is whether it will be redeveloped into 120 units of affordable housing.
Flooding forces evacuations at Allegany County schools; 200 rescued by boat

1 day ago | wjla.com | Katie Bourque

ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Allegany County, Maryland officials confirmed that severe flooding has led to the evacuation of several elementary schools in the area. Approximately 200 students and teachers were evacuated from Westernport Elementary by motorized boats to a nearby church. At 2:30 p.m., Allegany County issued an emergency alert for severe flooding in Georges Creek and surrounding areas in the county.
Firefighter shortage in Prince George's County poses detrimental impact to response times

1 day ago | wjla.com | Brad Bell

The lights of a Kentland Volunteer Fire Department truck in Bowie, Maryland on March 25, 2024, as it aids Prince George's County fire crews in responding to a 4-story apartment fire. (7News)
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia push back on Trump admins' secrets claim in court

1 day ago | wjla.com | Ida Domingo

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are accusing the U.S. government of stonewalling their efforts to uncover whether it has done anything to help secure his release from El Salvador. Abrego Garcia, 29, is a Salvadoran native who lived with his wife and children in Maryland until his deportation in March. That move went against a 2019 court order that said he shouldn’t be deported to El Salvador due to threats to his safety.