Easton home invasion suspects arrested after multi-state manhunt
EASTON, Md. – Detectives with the Easton Police Department arrested two men April 7 in connection with a February home invasion, authorities said. Fraine A. Rosendiz Vasquez, 29, of Hyattsville, and Yhonayker J. Torres Ascanio, 21, of Silver Spring, are charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary, armed robbery, use of a firearm in a violent crime, theft, first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.
Primark Will Open at the Mall at Prince George’s on Thursday, May 14
Primark will open at the Mall at Prince George’s on Thursday, May 14. The Dublin-based clothing and home goods retailer is taking over the former location of J.C. Penney’s, which closed in 2020 amid a nationwide restructuring during Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Hyattsville store is its second in...
Hank’s Pasta Bar’s official dine-in launch set for May 7, with grand opening ribbon...
Upstairs trattoria above the Old Town oyster bar has been operating in soft opening since April 15; free prosecco for grand opening guests May 14-17
Teen injured in Blake High School fight, shooting now facing charges: Police
The Montgomery County Department of Police said that the same 17-year-old student who was shot is now facing a slew of charges after he was reportedly spotted holding a gun during the fight.
Police arrest man linked to series of retail thefts in DC, authorities say
WASHINGTON - D.C. police have arrested a man they say is connected to more than a dozen retail thefts committed throughout April in the District. Investigators say that between April 8 and April 29, Theodore Sadat Blandford, 41, of D.C., entered multiple retail establishments in the northwest and stole more than $23,000 worth of merchandise.
Another measles case hits Maryland, fourth in three weeks
A Washington, D.C. resident brought measles to Maryland, marking the state's fourth confirmed case this month.
Street Brawl Near DC Waterfront Turns Deadly After Guard Spots Chaos
A 29-year-old man was killed after a fight near the Southwest Waterfront on Wednesday night, according to D.C. police. Members of the National Guard reported seeing a group of men fighting in the 400 block of I Street SW shortly before 9 p.m., and responding officers found the victim with an abdominal injury. DC Fire and EMS rushed him to a nearby...
Happy May 1st! Please Enjoy a Couple of Crispy Christmas Trees
Thanks to Jackie for sending the beauty above from Brightwood Park. And thanks to Jeff for sending the equally crispy specimen below from Petworth:. “After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
Quavaro has closed in Union Station
Thanks to G. for sending the latest retail news from Union Station:. Thanks for your support over teh years at our Pop-up! Our space has been leased, and we will make space for the new Tennant. Our last days is on April 29th!. Please visit us at quavaro.com until we...
U Street partially closed as Ben’s Chili Bowl reopens
WASHINGTON — Ben's Chili Bowl is finally reopening its iconic U Street doors after nine months of renovations Friday. For the big event, there is a road closure and parking restrictions. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, U Street Northwest between 13th St and 12th St will be...

















