Leaders inaugurate George Mason’s new Nexus234 Innovation District in Manassas
George Mason University's Innovation District in Manassas underwent an official rebrand on Friday, as local leaders unveiled the new "Nexus234" identity for the science and technology hub near western Prince William County. Now known as the "Nexus234 Innovation District," the nearly 6,000-acre business destination took center stage at a celebration on the NOVA Live campus uniting core partners from the university, the county...
Loudoun’s new Crimson Coward opens for business next week
Fans of Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders have a new option in Loudoun starting next week. That’s when the Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken restaurant opens its doors. The Burn first broke the news about the brand expanding into Loudoun last May. It’s taken a corner unit...
Loudoun Sheriff Busts County School Sub As Classroom Scrutiny Deepens
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested a Loudoun County Public Schools substitute teacher on April 20, 2026, an incident the agency publicly disclosed in a media release shared on its social channels on Thursday. In a media release posted to the department’s Facebook page on April 23,...
Four Juveniles Charged in Clarksburg Bus-Related Stabbing and Robbery
Clarksburg, Md. (DG) – Montgomery County police say four juveniles are now facing charges after a stabbing and robbery in Clarksburg last month. Investigators say the incident happened the night of March 24th, when officers were called to Sweet Shrub Drive for a reported stabbing. Police say a juvenile victim had been riding a Ride On bus with friends when an argument broke out with...
‘Highly dangerous’: After local arrests, MoCo officials warn of risks of car rallies and...
In the early hours of Feb. 22, smoke from burning rubber filled the air as a car spun donuts at the busy intersection of Connecticut Avenue and East West Highway in Chevy Chase. Dozens of spectators stood on the pavement watching the stunt, blocking traffic in all directions. Some of...
Man accused of threatening Safeway employee with knife after stealing food in Wheaton
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A man accused of threatening a Safeway loss prevention officer with a knife after allegedly stealing food in Wheaton, Maryland, has been arrested. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said Jose Marvin Rodriguez, 40, is facing charges of armed robbery, first-degree assault, and...
13-year-old dirt bike rider arrested in Bethesda
Montgomery County police arrested a 13‑year‑old dirt bike rider after a series of complaints about teens speeding through Bethesda on dirt bikes and e‑bikes, ignoring traffic laws and nearly hitting pedestrians and drivers.
Man Found Guilty of Double Murder, Faces Up to 150 Years
A Montgomery County jury found Kaloyan Stoev guilty of two counts of second-degree murder and multiple firearm-related charges in connection with the January 2025 shooting deaths of 26-year-old Marcell Hebron and 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin. The verdict was returned on April 23, 2026, following a four-day trial in Montgomery County Circuit...
Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Safeway Employee With Knife
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Safeway in Wheaton. Montgomery County Police say Jose Marvin Rodriguez is charged following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the store in the 11200 block of Georgia Avenue. At approximately 8am, officers...
Bus crash shuts down Pentagon Metro Station
The Pentagon Metro Station and Transit Center was closed Friday morning after a bus crash. Metro buses are being diverted to the Pentagon City station.
