Waitlist opens for affordable housing
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is opening the application waitlist for the Project-Based Voucher units from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Properties accepting waitlist applications are part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) – Project-Based Voucher program. The type of available...
Montgomery County declares snow emergency ahead of winter storm
WASHINGTON - Montgomery County has declared a snow emergency as a major winter storm moves into the Washington, D.C., region. The declaration triggers street parking restrictions and opens all county-operated covered garages for free parking. What we know: — During the emergency, parking is prohibited on posted snow...
Fire Damages Rockville Home, Red Cross Assisting Displaced Residents
A house fire Saturday afternoon caused damage to a Rockville home and displaced two residents, though no injuries were reported. According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, crews were dispatched around 3:52pm to the 4800 block of Tallahassee Avenue for a reported house fire. Firefighters located a garage fire...
Not guilty by reason of insanity in the works for man accused of killing...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is pursuing a not guilty plea by reason of insanity for the man accused of killing Gret Glyer, a Virginia CEO, despite outcry from the victim's family. In a status hearing on Friday, defense attorney Bryan Kennedy and prosecutor...
Maryland named 2026’s 5th-worst state to drive in
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland has been ranked as one of the most difficult states for motorists, according to a new study released this week by the personal-finance website WalletHub. The report, titled 2026’s Best & Worst States to Drive In, places Maryland 46th overall, making it the 5th worst state in the nation for...
Viral Flavor Hive To Open First Maryland Restaurant Next Month
Flavor Hive, the viral halal fusion brand co-founded by local social media star Shihan Chowdhury and business partner Amgd Gende, is opening its first Maryland restaurant in Rockville. Chowdhury, known online as “Chilipeppercooks,” is a Montgomery County native and graduate of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown,...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Unleashes Fury On ICE After Federal Agent Shooting Sparks Outrage
A shooting involving federal agents hundreds of miles away in Minneapolis reignited anger in Maryland on Saturday, with Gov. Wes Moore blasting ICE and pointing to violent encounters that have already unfolded in local communities. Moore said the latest shooting involving federal agents in Minnesota is part of what...
Grocery store chain announces closure of all Maryland locations
MARYLAND — Weis grocery stores in Maryland will be closed Sunday as a winter storm moves through the region, according to the company. In a social media announcement, Weis Markets said all Maryland locations, including pharmacies and gas stations, will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, citing safety concerns for...
FBI raids Virginia chicken farm, owners charged with dealing guns and cocaine
HAYMARKET, Va. — More details about why the FBI raided a 40-acre chicken farm in northern Virginia emerged on Friday, with court documents detailing a 15-month investigation that resulted in the arrest of the farm owner and manager, among others. Four defendants were named in the court documents filed...
Fairfax County casino bill advances from Virginia Senate subcommittee
A Virginia Senate subcommittee has advanced the Tysons casino bill, setting it up for further consideration after its 2025 defeat in a House of Delegates committee. The Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology voted 5-3 today (Friday) in favor of the legislation from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell...

















