Update on Frankie Jones, Sr., Critical Missing, Found Deceased
The Metropolitan Police Department has concluded an extensive search for 73-year-old Frankie Jones Sr. and Prince George’s County Police are now conducting a death investigation after Mr. Jones’ remains were located in Oxon Run Park in Prince George’s County, Maryland. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Jones was...
Jet was Almost Euthanized, then a Snowstorm Got in the Way
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Jet’s story is one of resilience, hope, and second chances. Like many rescue dogs, his early life is a mystery—but the clues suggest it wasn’t an easy one. Ironically, it was landing on a euthanasia list in a county where his breed is banned that set his life on a new path (actually no one knows...
MoCo fire engine driven into floodwaters is second new vehicle disabled in less than...
A Montgomery County fire engine that was damaged after becoming stranded in flash floodwaters in Silver Spring during Saturday’s thunderstorms is the second new county fire vehicle to be taken out of commission after an incident this year, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials....
Grandma’s trash turned Gen Z’s treasure: Estate sales are the newest craze
VIENNA, Virginia ‒ At noontime on a recent summer Friday, about two dozen cars were parked along a tree-lined culd-a-sac in this suburb 30 minutes outside of the nation’s capital. A blue yard sign directed people to a house at the end of the street with a simple, beckoning message: “Estate sale this way.” Women in...
Man arrested for armed robbery scheme to steal Pokémon cards
A California man has been arrested for his connection to a burglary in Tysons. Police are investigating his potential involvement in a robbery that occurred the same day.
‘Colored Rosemont’ neighborhood to be recognized with Virginia State historic marker
Alexandria’s “Colored Rosemont” neighborhood will be recognized in September with the dedication of a Virginia State historic marker. The neighborhood was home to the first Black homeowners in the city in the early to mid-20th century. The marker is a reminder of racial segregation in Alexandria. It...
Mohammad Asif Accused Of Pokémon Card Theft In Virginia: PD
Now police say it might all be connected. A California man is facing charges after a wild back-to-back crime spree in Fairfax County — one that started with a rifle-point robbery in Tysons and ended with the theft of high-value Pokémon cards, police said. Mohammad Asif, 36, is...
Flavor Hive opens in Annandale
Flavor Hive, the operator of seven popular food trucks, opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Annandale on July 24. The restaurant, at 4260 John Marr Drive, offers fast casual food with a Southeast Asian/Middle Eastern flavor profile. It’s located in a former Wells Fargo branch which the owners purchased...
The Rise, Decline, and Return of Springfield Town Center Mall in Springfield, VA
Springfield Town Center stands just north of the Franconia-Springfield Parkway in Fairfax County, Virginia. In 1973, JCPenney, Montgomery Ward, Garfinckel’s, and Lansburgh’s brought in the first crowds. In 1991, Macy’s joined as an anchor store. People went along carpeted, wide corridors with fluorescent lights,...
Armed Man Seen Pointing Handgun Arrested; Second Suspect Also Taken into Custody
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested an armed man who was seen pointing a handgun at people in downtown Silver Spring on Friday evening, July 25. According to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, officers observed the suspect on public safety cameras in the 8100 block of Georgia Avenue around 7:30...
