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ABC7 WJLA News

ABC7 WJLA News

Arlington News & Weather

156 ratings
85 reviews
With Ads
📡 News
☀️ Weather
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 25, 2011
  • July 31, 2026

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Developer

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
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Get instant local and national news, weather, and sports updates. Watch live newscasts, receive breaking news alerts, and check real-time traffic and weather radar. This redesigned app offers a faster, more intuitive experience for staying informed.

✓Breaking news alerts
✓Live newscast streaming
✓Hourly and daily weather forecasts
✓Live weather radar
✓Traffic information
✓Customizable notifications
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of ABC7 WJLA News. Based on 156 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🌤️Weather functionality useful
  • 📰Local DC news coverage
  • 🎨Clean UI design (when working)
  • 📱Metro status information

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔊No audio on videos
  • 📵Refresh functionality broken
  • 📢Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🎯Notifications don't link to stories
  • 📱Portrait mode only (no landscape)
  • 🖼️Low resolution images and videos
  • ⬅️Back button too small and hard to activate
  • 🎬Video-only format (missing text articles)
  • 📰Poor article quality and writing
  • 🔄Inconsistent content updates
  • ⚙️Clunky navigation and scrolling issues
  • 🎮Unwanted games and non-news content
  • 📊Removed traffic and metro features
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What's New in ABC7 WJLA News

10.31.0

July 31, 2026

This release upgrades story commenting for a better user experience, and includes bug fixes.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Stories don’t load

Whether it’s through a notification or navigation in the app when I try to go to s story/link the page just cycles but never loads it. I tried to uninstall and reinstall but that didn’t fix the issue.
hersheyrulz2hersheyrulz2

Does not refresh

App does not refresh, just says return to top
mojorisin733mojorisin733

Clunky

Story titles don’t fit in the scrolling view. Now the top stories arent showing, one has to review each tab individually. Top stories tab just says “return to top” and does not refresh.
mistahstevemistahsteve

Poorly written articles and lots of advertisements

Articles and poorly written with limited reference material. Discussion about places with no maps. User interface for photos is bad. Must accept cookies to see photos. Advertisement pop-ups.
Andy2023zxzzzzAndy2023zxzzzz

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Please give a few more sentences of pertinent facts with each story.
3 War Vet3 War Vet
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App does not refresh - shows 'return to top' message

Bug

Story titles don't fit in scrolling view

Bug

No audio on video playback

Bug

Live feed never connects

Bug

Notifications flash too quickly to read

Bug

App hangs on launch or intro screen

Bug

Excessive ad redirects to App Store

Bug

Scrolling causes jerky screen movement

Bug

Top stories list jumps around

Bug

App locks up after selecting article

Bug

Videos freeze during playback

Bug

Floating ad logos obstruct article text

Bug

App crashes when updating

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Apple TV app support

Feature

Landscape orientation support for iPad

Feature

Customizable push notifications by category

Feature

Live TV streaming capability

Feature

Text article content alongside videos

Feature

Larger, more accessible back button

Feature

Traffic and metro information restoration

Feature

Better article formatting with maps

Feature

Audio transcripts for videos

Feature

Ability to select notification preferences

Feature

Improved refresh mechanism

Feature

Better content categorization by region

Feature

FAQ

What does the WJLA news app do?

The app delivers instant news, weather, and sports updates. It allows users to watch live newscasts, receive breaking news alerts, and stay informed about local and national events, traffic, and weather conditions.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include breaking news alerts, live streaming of newscasts, a new weather section with hourly and daily forecasts, live weather radar, traffic information, and customizable notifications for breaking news and local events.

Is the WJLA news app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

What kind of news and information can I expect?

You can expect up-to-the-minute local and national news, comprehensive weather forecasts including hourly and daily predictions, live weather radar, and real-time traffic conditions. Sports updates are also provided.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for individuals who want immediate access to news, weather, and sports information. It is particularly useful for those who need to stay informed about local events, breaking news, and daily forecasts.