Prince William police chief warns about rise in illegal gun conversion devices
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham said the department is seeing growing concerns over illegal gun conversion devices and homemade firearms, warning that the weapons can dramatically increase the danger officers and residents face during violent encounters. Speaking in
Maryland foster child missing from Silver Oak; new alleged assaults with ‘rat traps’
KEYMAR, Md. (WBFF) — A 16-year-old foster child placed at Silver Oak Academy has been missing for more than nine days, according to sources familiar with the case and public records obtained by Spotlight on Maryland, deepening scrutiny of a privately operated juvenile facility already facing calls for closure from loca
MidnighTreats to offer free cookies at upcoming Reston reopening
After more than a year of preparations, vegan cookie shop MidnighTreats plans to reopen in Reston this weekend. The local bakery’s relocation from its original Plaza America storefront to Reston Town Center (1826 Discovery Street) is now complete. The shop will officially open for business at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, w
Employee arrested for inappropriately touching women at Dumfries recovery center: police
Police have arrested an employee accused of inappropriately touching four women at a recovery center.
Maryland, DALI ship owners settle for billions hours after criminal indictment
Just hours after the U.S. Department of Justice handed down a criminal indictment against the DALI ship owners related to its March 2024 crash into Baltimore's Key Bridge, the State of Maryland finalized a civil settlement worth $2.25 billion.
Update on Montgomery County’s first Hobby Lobby, opening June 1
The Tyvek is off the facade at what will soon be Montgomery County's first Hobby Lobby store at 15750 Shady Grove Road on the border of Gaithersburg with Rockville. In its place are red brick and concrete facade treatments. Glass has also been installed, but the new vestibule lobby makes it difficult to see the interio
Montgomery County Native Lisa Ann Walter Competing on Celebrity Jeopardy Tonight
Montgomery County native Lisa Ann Walter will compete tonight in the semifinals of Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars on ABC. Tonight’s lineup features Walter alongside sports personalities Katie Nolan and Mina Kimes, with the semifinal matchup airing at 8pm on ABC and streaming the following day on Hulu. Walter, who curren
New and Coming Soon to Germantown (Spring 2026)
Below is a list of businesses that have recently opened, or are set to open in Germantown, MD:. America’s Best Wings is now open at 12619-L Wisteria Drive in the Germantown Square shopping center, next to Mattress Warehouse, in the space most recently occupied by Three Point Cycles. America’s Best Wings is a fast-casua
Montgomery Co. Public Schools superintendent warns of ‘significant’ layoffs amid budget concerns
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor is sounding the alarm over possible layoffs as a budget battle continues. Taylor wrote a letter to MCPS staff expressing "extremely serious concerns" on Tuesday. Montgomery County is facing a budget shortfall of roughly $150 million.
Children Left Unattended Is Against the Law in Maryland
In Maryland, there are laws in place to protect children from harm and danger. There are many factors to consider when leaving appropriately-aged children unattended. Please read over this brochure carefully to protect yourself and your children. For more information on child injury prevention topics, call the Garrett

















