A new study is highlighting America’s worst regions for deadly hit-and-run crashes.
Both D.C. and Baltimore made the top 10.
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D.C. ranks high when it comes to fatal hit-and-run car crashes, according to a new study.
Just this past weekend, the DMV experienced a handful of incidents including a pedestrian being stuck and killed by a Ride-On bus. The driver fled the scene. 7News DC

On this #EarthDay2024 , a new report by the Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection shows that plastic recycling in Montgomery County increased by 110% between 2020 and 2022. 7News DC GoNatureForward

Thank you too GoNatureForward for talking to us about Earth Day. They are one of many organizations participating in a very cool event.

It is #EarthDay 🌎 and in Montgomery County the theme this year is ‘Act Now’. Hundreds of volunteers and MCPS students are in Silver Spring building a HUB urban farm that will serve over 17,000 students. Montgomery County Dept of Environmental Protection is also taking a look at how well we are recycling. ♻️ 7News DC

A TSA explosives detection K9 has retired from his job of screening travelers at Reagan Airport. Watch the symbolic moment when Messi’s DO NOT PET patch was removed, signaling his official retirement. Now he can trade in his explosive detecting to lounging on the sofa. 7News DC

The longest passenger screening TSA K9 at Reagan National Airport is retiring today. 8 year-old Messi, an explosives detection dog worked his last shift while we were on the air. And we spoke to his supervisor about the vital job these canine play at our local airports. 7News DC

VA TAX INCREASE:
Three consecutive days of public hearings in Fairfax County to discuss a budget that includes tax increases. A hefty 4-cent increase in the Real Estate Tax rate would raise an average tax bill by more than $520 for homeowners. Where’s the money going? 7News DC

CRIME FIGHTING CHAPERONES:
Adult volunteers in Prince George’s County are being asked to walk with students after school. The initiative is called “Safe Passage,” and it officially launched this week. The county is struggling with an increase in youth violence. 7News DC

Live in Baltimore this morning, where the FBI has now opened a criminal investigation into the Key bridge collapse. Did someone know something was wrong before Dali left port? Local leaders and families have also obtained legal counsel & a 4th victim has been recovered. 7News DC

It’s warm and it is spring break in DC. A vital week for the city as it tries to keep youth violence under control. Several free events are planned from kickball to hydroboard classes. Why one ANC believes the mayor should enact a curfew w/ help from the National Guard. 7News DC

That’s a wrap on my last story as your Cherry Blossom Correspondent this season! See you at the parade tomorrow. Until next time 🌸🥹

When 31-year-old Rashawn Williams went missing last October, his family knew it was a dire situation. The Montgomery county man has severe Down syndrome and is nonverbal. He was found 6 days later. His family helped inspire new legislation to create a Purple alert. 7News DC

You’ve heard of an Amber alert or a Silver alert, well now Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation to create the Purple alert. It’s a law that was inspired by a 31-year-old man with severe Down syndrome who went missing for nearly a week. I spoke to his family. 7News DC

EPA sets first-ever limits on toxic PFAS in America's drinking water. We have been talking to WSSC Water about the toxic chemical and how it ends up in our waterways. This morning we also took a tour of its lab that will soon start directly testing PFAS. 7News DC

Would you pay $1,000 for Bad Bunny, $3,000 for Alanis Morissette, $5,000 for Weezer? That’s how much concert tickets are going for these days online. Maryland legislators have just passed a bill to crack down on scalper bots and junk fees. 7News DC

How much was your last concert? Listen to how much this guy paid for Bad Bunny last night in DC!! Maryland has just passed an anti-scalping bill that is considered the most aggressive in the country. We are live at Merriweather Post Pavilion with what it will change. 7News DC

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has amended the $64 billion dollar budget passed by the Democratic controlled General Assembly. It still includes 3% pay raises for the next two years for teachers and state employees. But here’s what was left out. 7News DC

Scientists called it a “cosmic coincidence”
The eclipse will begin at 2:04 p.m. Peak is at 3:20.
89% coverage in the DMV. Make sure your protective eyewear are NASA glasses clearly marked ISO 12312-2. 7News DC #Eclipse