Landside removal is completed for Key Bridge demolition
Maryland Department of Transportation Authority gave an update on the Key Bridge demolition and they reported landside removal is complete on both the north and south sides. That includes 70,000+ linear feet of concrete sawcuts completed, 24,000+ cubic yards of bridge concrete removed and recycled, 10,000+ cubic...
State Bills would destroy local governance in Purcellville
Two bills currently in the Virginia General Assembly could reshape governance in Purcellville, potentially restricting council votes, suspending officials facing charges, and mandating costly studies—raising questions about local autonomy, transparency, and the balance of power between state and town. Purcellville...
LCSO investigating fatal crash in Bluemont
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, equipped with a snowplow and salt spreader, and a pickup truck on Leesburg Pike (Rt. 7) at Blue Ridge Mountain Road in Bluemont that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. The...
Ashburn residents displaced after pipe burst floods apartment complex
ASHBURN, Va. — A pipe burst at an apartment complex in Ashburn, forcing the evacuation of dozens of residents on Monday night. The incident occurred at The Woods at Birchwood Apartments, a complex catering to residents aged 55 and older. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials evacuated residents of 36 units after...
‘Open’ Sign Still On After SUV Crashes Through Maryland Sushi Restaurant (Photos)
Lunch plans at a popular Maryland shopping center came to a screeching halt when an SUV plowed through the front of a Japanese restaurant, leaving behind shattered glass and broken brick. First responders were called to the 19200 block of Montgomery Village Avenue near Centerway Road shortly before 10 a.m....
All American Steakhouse closes suddenly in Ashburn
There’s apparently some trouble brewing over at the All American Steakhouse in Ashburn, where the doors are locked tonight, the lights are off, and a notice on the door says the landlord has taken over the space. The shocking news started spreading Thursday evening as folks headed to the...
Gov. Moore orders audit process review after string of reports with repeated problems
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore ordered his state agencies to review the audit process and resolution procedure Thursday with the goal of improving fiscal responsibility following a series of scathing audits released in recent months. The directive went to his cabinet members and is set to work alongside...
Montgomery County parents outraged, superintendent recommends proposal to close Wootton High School
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A new school boundary proposal in Montgomery County is sparking fierce backlash among parents, echoing recent tensions seen across the Potomac in Fairfax County. This afternoon, Montgomery County’s superintendent rolled out a series of recommendations for new school boundaries. The most controversial...
3 Northern Virginia Korean Spas Offering Therapeutic Treatments
These spas feature an array of water baths and pools, multiple saunas, and specialized services. Northern Virginia boasts a wellness treasure not available in many parts of the country: a collection of authentic Korean spas and bathhouses. These jimjilbang — as they’re known in Korean — offer an experience far beyond...
State Roundup: Cost of redistricting called ‘significant;’ some very bright Maryland students can’t go...
WHAT WOULD REDISTRICTING ACTUALLY COST? For all the debate about congressional redistricting in Annapolis, a significant piece is still missing: a price tag. The Department of Legislative Services, tasked with estimating the cost of bills, has said only that state spending would increase by “an indeterminate but...
