Last-minute holiday shoppers pack malls across the DMV
With just one day left before Christmas, holiday shoppers are flocking to stores and malls to visit with Santa and take care of those last-minute needs and wish lists. FOX 5's Bob Barnard is live at Tysons Corner Center with a look at how things are going.
Off-duty Fairfax County police officer arrested for DUI
FCPD said that the officer is a four-year veteran of the department.
Gas Prices Plunge To New Multi-Year Low
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nationwide average for regular gas is at its lowest level in 1,681 days – and trending lower, with Indiana’s AAA gas average $2.72 as of Wednesday, Dec. 24. According to GasBuddy, average gas prices have dipped below $3 per gallon in 37 states, below $2.75 per gallon in 22 states, and below...
YMCA Nationals Finalist Kaliyah Hinson Commits to Howard University for Fall 2026
A strong freestyler and backstroker, Hinson is already poised to land in the 'A' final at the Northeast Conference Championships in five of her top events. Current photo via Melanie Hinson. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For...
‘A Parent Should Never Bury A Child’: Fort Washington Argument Turns Deadly In Fatal...
Jonathan Tyrone Howard, 41, of Fort Washington, has been charged with the murder of 37-year-old Temple Hills resident Craig Demarco Jackson, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. The shooting was reported around 12:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, in the 6700 block of Botetourt Drive in Fort...
U.S. Homicides Plunge at Record Pace as Violent Crime Continues to Fall
Lawrence, NY (December 23, 2025) The United States is on track to record the largest single-year decline in murders ever documented, according to newly analyzed national crime data. Killings are down nearly 20 percent compared with the same period in 2024, marking a dramatic reversal from the surge in violence seen...
Bagged At Target: Waldorf Man Charged In Shoplifting Case
WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man has been charged with misdemeanor theft after Charles County sheriff’s deputies investigated a shoplifting incident at a Target store in Waldorf, according to charging documents. Court records identify the defendant as Craig Isaiah Townsend, 28, of Waldorf. The incident occurred on Dec....
DC Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Missing Teenager Marquette Seaton Last Seen in...
The DC Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of 16-year-old Marquette Seaton, reported missing since last seen last Saturday. Seaton was last spotted in the area of the 500 block of 57th Street NE. Communications from the police department inform that those with knowledge regarding...
TJ Maxx to Close Permanently After Ten Years
TJ Maxx, located at 8661 Colesville Rd. inside Ellsworth Place mall in Downtown Silver Spring, will close permanently on January 3, 2025. Signage now posted at the store advertises 20% off the ticketed price on most items, though some exclusions apply. A store representative shared that inventory is currently limited...
On the Market: A Historic Alexandria Estate That Dates Back to the 1760s
The Southern plantation–style home was moved from Sussex County to Alexandria in the 1940s. Alexandria is known for its historic homes — and the future owner of 4509 Carlby Ln. in Alexandria will not only love the estate’s historic background, but also its amazing water views. Built...
