Family seeks answers after Fairfax hit-and-run kills father of two
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — The family of a 34-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run earlier this month in Fairfax County is pleading for those involved to come forward, saying there is no explanation for why no one stopped to help. Police say Demarko Shamsiddin was killed Jan. 7 at...
Major Track Improvements Underway at Maryland International Raceway
On May 29-31, 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the state of Maryland for the first time at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. In advance of the landmark event, Maryland Int’l Raceway has been a beehive of activity this winter, as crews have worked tirelessly this winter to provide...
Ashburn’s Amrut restaurant offers sneak peek of menu
The new Amrut restaurant is getting ready to open in Ashburn and now we have a first look at some of the menu items that they will offer. According to the Amrut website, which is now live, the menu will feature popular South Asian dishes such as Onion Bhaji, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Biryani, and the delicious...
Vehicle Plows Into Silver Spring Storefront, Driver Trapped As Crews Race To Save Him
A routine morning in Maryland turned into a frantic rescue when a vehicle plowed into a shopping center storefront, leaving the driver trapped in a perilous position. Firefighters were dispatched after a van crashed into buildings at the Northgate Shopping Center along Georgia Avenue near Aspen Hill Road on Wednesday...
New Burlington Coming to Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center
The location is set to replace the recently closed Office Depot and Party City. A new store is planned for Chantilly Crossing. The shopping center will soon be home to Burlington, which is set to take over part of the space previously occupied by Office Depot and Party City. The...
Poolesville Declares Snow Emergency Ahead of Weekend Storm
The Town of Poolesville has declared a winter weather emergency in anticipation of substantial snowfall expected this weekend. According to the town, the snow emergency will begin at 6 PM on Saturday, January 24, and remain in effect until noon on Tuesday, January 27. The declaration was issued by the town manager...
National Weather Service Upgrades Winter Storm Risk to ‘Extreme’ For Maryland and Virginia
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Threat for the Baltimore-Washington region to the highest possible level, classifying the upcoming system as an extreme winter storm with the potential for major, high-impact conditions across much of Maryland, DC, and Virginia. According to the National...
Multiple inches of snow possible in Maryland this weekend
MARYLAND — Meteorologists are monitoring a developing winter storm system that could affect parts of Maryland late Sunday into early Monday, depending on the final track of the storm as it moves east across the country. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to bring widespread winter...
3rd child with measles in Virginia visited health care facilities in Woodbridge, Falls Church
A young child who lives in Northern Virginia has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally, marking the third case in the state this month, according to health officials. All three cases of measles have involved children who are ages 4 or younger; the Virginia Department of Health officials...
Clarke County fire and rescue assist Loudoun County in a major fire fight
Loudoun County Fire and Rescue reports that Clarke County was called in to assist in a fire fight. A barn fire was called in from the Catoctin District of the county at approximately 7:20 a.m. January 16. On arrival in the 18500 block of Round Top Lane area firefighters found...
