Federal workers facing missed paychecks turn to financial lifelines amid shutdown
As the government shutdown stretches on, tens of thousands of federal employees and their families are bracing for another missed paycheck on Oct. 24.
Waldorf Man Stabbed In Face While Breaking Up Family Fight, Airlifted To Trauma Center
WALDORF, Md. — A 52-year-old man was stabbed in the head Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 22, 2025, while trying to separate a fight between family members inside a Waldorf home. First responders were dispatched just after 2 p.m. to the 5300 block of Burreed Court for a reported stabbing. Medics...
Maryland’s Only Best Buy Outlet to Close on Nov. 1
The Best Buy Outlet in Bowie will permanently close its doors on November 1, 2025, according to a company representative. Reader Christopher Fancher first alerted us to the news, which was later confirmed by Best Buy in an official statement. The message from a Best Buy representative read, “they have confirmed that...
Furloughed fed says she’s standing in Maryland food bank line after 21 years in...
Furloughed federal workers in Maryland stood in a food bank line Tuesday as the government shutdown continues and families try to figure out how to put food on the table. The Capital Area Food Bank began free food distributions for federal workers and contractors this week in Hyattsville. With an hour to go before...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Cats Of Alexandria, VA Need You!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around alexandria..
4 Underrated Parks in Alexandria and Arlington Virginia
Northern Virginia boasts a variety of parks and playgrounds. This offers engaging outdoor experiences for families and children. Here’s a list of lesser-known gems!. Dora Kelley Nature Park in Alexandria provides a unique mix of natural beauty and education. There are shaded walking trails, a creek, and the Jerome...
Suspect in deadly hit-and-run at Maryland child’s birthday party ID’d
(BLADENSBURG, Md.) -- A 66-year-old man has been identified by police as the alleged driver who plowed into a child's front-yard birthday party over the weekend in Bladensburg, Maryland, killing a woman and leaving 13 others injured, including eight children. The suspect, Joseph Sunday of Washington, D.C., was...
MPD Arrests 27-Year-Old Suspect Ciera Johnsn for Southeast D.C. Robbery Involving Assault and Force
A robbery in Southeast D.C. led to the arrest of 27-year-old Ciera Johnsn, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Yesterday, MPD officers were called to the 100 block of 49th Street, Southeast after reports of a robbery surfaced at around 3:33 p.m. Diligent efforts by the on-site officers to...
Halloween Masks Used in Terrifying Home Invasion Attempt
Three masked suspects were caught on a doorbell camera allegedly threatening a family while allegedly trying to break into a home in Alexandria, Virginia. (10/21/25)
DC Police Seek Public’s Aid in Search for Missing Teenager Paige Doye
The DC Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Paige Doye, who was reported missing after last being seen on the 1300 block of Morris Road SE on Sunday. The department has classified Doye as a critical missing person, as per the DC Police Department post on X.
