Brendan Banfield’s defense team files to have guilty verdict set aside in ‘au pair...
Brendan Banfield's defense team has filed a motion to set aside the guilty verdict in the "au pair affair" double murder trial.
75-year-old man struck and killed by family member in Montgomery County
A 75-year-old man was killed after being run over in a driveway by a family member on Friday.
Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Could Face Life in Jail After Upgraded Attempted Murder Charge
Brady Ebert's recent indictment saw his second-degree murder charge changed to a first.
Bobapop Expanding to Aspen Hill
Bobapop is expanding once again in Montgomery County, with a new location planned for Aspen Hill Shopping Center. The popular bubble tea brand is set to take over the former Aspen Hill Cleaners space at 13721 Connecticut Avenue, next to Five Below. Construction is expected to begin within the next few weeks as the company continues to grow locally. The news of Bobapop’s expansion...
Strong-arm robbery outside Montgomery County courthouse in Rockville
How strong and confident are Montgomery County criminals feeling these days, amidst their six-year crime wave? Confident enough to assault and rob someone in broad daylight outside of the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse in Rockville. That's what Montgomery County police say happened yesterday afternoon at 3:21 PM. A suspect assaulted a victim, grabbed unspecified "personal property," and fled on foot. Police have...
Crime Trends, Ben’s Chili Bowl Returns, and Gas Prices: D.C.’s Week In Review
D.C.’s Week in Review: Welcome to your weekly roundup of DMV news highlights. From high-profile visits to local community updates, the week of April 25 through May 1, 2026, brought significant developments across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Whether you are tracking the latest safety initiatives or looking for updates on regional transit, we have you covered. Let’s dive into the top...
Leesburg’s Blue Ridge Hospice Shop moving to bigger location
Exciting news for an organization that does a lot of good across much of Northern Virginia. The Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop in Leesburg is getting ready for a major move and expansion. The shop is located in the Leesburg Plaza shopping center on East Market Street, where is has...
One person arrested after abducting middle school student in Maryland
MARYLAND — A suspect has been arrested after a middle school student reported she was abducted while walking to school Thursday morning in Cockeysville, according to Baltimore County Police. Authorities said the student told officers she was approached by a man who claimed to be a family friend as she walked to Cockeysville Middle School. […] The post One person arrested after abducting middle school student...
Crumbl Cookies to Permanently Close
Crumbl Cookies will permanently close its Germantown location at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy on Saturday, May 2. Crumbl Cookies opened its first MoCo location at Federal Plaza in Rockville in 2020 and has an additional location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands. Crumbl Cookies is a national dessert chain known for its...
3 Retail Giants Leaving Maryland in June 2026
Here are three retail giants leaving Maryland this June. 1. Francesca's (All Remaining Locations) The boutique staple Francesca's is reaching the final chapter of its physical storefront era. After 27 years in business, the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2026 and is currently liquidating all its boutiques nationwide. Known for its curated, "treasure-chest" aesthetic, the brand's departure leaves a noticeable...

















