Fairfax resident to lead Virginia’s diversity efforts under Gov.-elect Spanberger
A Fairfax resident who has championed diversity in organizations from Congress to the Girl Scouts will soon apply that experience to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Sesha Joi Moon has been appointed as Virginia’s next chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity and inclusion, joining a growing list of...
Two men hurt after double shooting on New Year’s Eve in Southeast DC
Two men were taken to the hospital on New Year's Eve after a shooting in Southeast D.C., police said.
Texas monks’ “Walk for Peace” enters Gwinnett County
A group of Buddhist monks based in Texas is walking to Washington, D.C. and entered Gwinnett County on their route on Wednesday. The "Walk for Peace" is a 120-day, 2,300-mile trek being made by the monks from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington in an effort to "raise awareness of peace, loving kindness and compassion...
Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closing all stores nationwide: Full list of current locations
WASHINGTON — Sprinkles Cupcakes appears to be closing all of its local bakeries across the country. Sprinkles, which launched in 2005, currently has 20 locations across six states and Washington, D.C. While the company has yet to issue an official statement, an employee reached by calling Sprinkles in D.C....
Two Maryland Cities Included in Top 25 “Best Places to Live in the U.S.”...
As 2025 comes to a close, we wanted to share with you some of our most-read articles of the year. This article was originally published on May 30 and it went on to become one of our most-read articles of 2025. U.S. News has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Best...
Suitland Dad Charged With Murder After Infant Dies From Blunt Force Trauma: Police
Khalil Brooks-Clarke, who was the sole caregiver of 4-month-old Kairo Brooks, has been charged with multiple counts of murder after the baby suffered traumatic injuries and died, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, officers were called to an...
Alexandria trash collection pushed back for New Year’s Day
The city of Alexandria will not collect waste on New Year’s Day, and the remainder of the week’s collection will follow a modified schedule. After Thursday, waste collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week, according to the city. Thursday refuse, recycling, yard...
Wonder Food Hall Sets Opening Date at Potomac Yard
Wonder food hall is expected to open its doors at Potomac Yard next week, on Jan. 9 at 3615 Richmond Highway in Alexandria at Potomac Yard. The restaurant promises "lightning-fast food delivery, takeout and dine-in from iconic restaurants, all in one place. Order multiple restaurants at once for lunch and dinner."...
Residents left without heat, power at Hyattsville condominium complex
Several families in Hyattsville were without heat Tuesday night, and now, they’re also left in the dark on a bitterly cold night. The property manager says he's aware of the situation and is working on it, but those suffering through the frigid temperatures are feeling frustrated.
2025 assault total officially tops 2024 tally at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
A 2nd-degree assault reported at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda yesterday bumped the year's tally of assaults at the property past last year's total. Montgomery County police were summoned to the mall Tuesday afternoon at 2:33 PM, after someone was physically assaulted during a shoplifting incident....
