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WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf woman has been charged with theft following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Target store in Charles County, according to court records. Samiyah Malerie Thomas, 19, is charged with theft of property valued at $100 to under $1,500, a misdemeanor under Maryland law. The charge stems from an...

Mayor Muriel Bowser received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to Go-Go music at the 2026 Go-Go Awards, held at the Lincoln Theatre, the Mayor’s office reported. Her efforts include making Go-Go the District’s official music and investing millions to sustain its cultural presence. According to Mayor...

Rockville will mark its 54th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, with “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity, and Action,” a morning program focused on advancing equity, justice, and civic engagement. The event, hosted by the Mayor and Council and the Human Rights Commission at...

The Takoma Park Police Department announced on Wednesday night the arrest of a Washington DC man in connection with recent overnight burglary activity in the city. According to Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul, Kahyah Mandella Winslow, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous concealed...

D.C.-based coffee shop chain Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, per court filings obtained by DC News Now, marking the city's latest sign of tough times for the local dining landscape.

The incident unfolded around 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 near the 4500 block of Seminary Road, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Police said the driver accidentally discharged a firearm, was wounded, and then crashed the vehicle into a wooden fence along the sidewalk. The driver was taken to a...

Ready to chase the scent of warm conchas and fresh vanilla sponge across Virginia? These Mexican bakeries turn ordinary afternoons into frosting filled joy, with cake counters that sparkle like confetti. You will find classics you love and playful twists you did not know you needed. Bring your sweet tooth and a...

Police are investigating after an Amazon delivery truck was stolen Tuesday night in Alexandria.

Officials said that the driver of the car had what seemed to be an accidental gunshot wound.

The Walk for Peace route is expected to make multiple stops within a two-hour drive from Fountain Inn. The Walk for Peace is an effort led by a group of Buddhist monks, who say they are aiming to promote national unity and compassion. The monks are undertaking a 2,300-mile trek spanning from Fort Worth, Texas, to...