Virginia man dies after being thrown from vehicle in rollover crash on Dulles Greenway
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was killed on Monday evening after being ejected during a rollover crash on the Dulles Greenway, according to Virginia State Police. Troopers were called to the scene around 4:47 p.m. on Dec. 8 near Exit 6 in Loudoun County. Investigators said the...
Maryland sky watchers set for nine meteor showers in December, highlighted by the Geminids
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Stargazers across Maryland are in for a busy and potentially spectacular celestial month, as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that no fewer than nine different meteor showers will grace the December night sky. The two most notable events are the Geminids, expected to be the most active,...
Californian pleads guilty to 2 counts of grand larceny in $50K Pokemon card heist...
A California man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of grand larceny after stealing Pokemon cards worth thousands, as well as a designer bag, from a home in Fairfax, Virginia, in July.
Remembering Officer Noah Leotta Ten Years After He Was Struck by a Drunk Driver
Montgomery County Police Officer Noah A. Leotta passed away on this day in 2015, one week after being struck by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on Rockville Pike as part of the department’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force. According to MCPD, Officer Leotta was returning to his...
Nephew Leads Heartfelt Effort To Honor Uncle Steve Gardner After Unexpected Maryland Death
His nephew, Bruce Gardner, said his uncle passed unexpectedly, leaving loved ones grieving and trying to make sense of the sudden loss. Bruce, who described Steve as a beloved son, father, uncle, cousin, friend, and neighbor, is now leading a heartfelt effort to honor his memory. He created a GoFundMe...
Winter Ban on Manure Spreading Begins Dec. 16
Maryland’s Office of Resource Conservation released a press release last week announcing the start of this year’s ban on spreading manure during the winter. It appears in full below:. December 4, 2025. ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 4, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that the...
Spanberger taps Mundon King to be secretary of the commonwealth
Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger has selected Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, to serve as the next secretary of the commonwealth. “The Secretary of the Commonwealth plays a vital role in ensuring that the Office of the Governor is responsive to the needs of Virginians, and I’m proud to announce the appointment...
Plainclothes Officers Arrest Four After Spotting Stolen Car
Four suspects were arrested in Downtown Silver Spring on Monday night after Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) plainclothes surveillance officers spotted a stolen vehicle driving along Fenton Street near Wayne Avenue. According to MCPD 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, the car had been reported stolen out...
In Case You Missed It: 100 Black Men of Maryland Hosts Holiday Jazz Brunch...
The 100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc. brought warmth, elegance, and purpose to Columbus Gardens on Sunday, December 7, during their annual Holiday Scholarship Jazz Brunch. The event blended community, celebration, and fundraising—all dedicated to supporting Baltimore-area youth. Rooted in the national mantra, “What...
Loudoun surplus auction of 2025 features bargains
Just in time for winter weather, the final Loudoun County government surplus auction of 2025 features a 2015 RAM 5500 HD 4×4 Dump Truck with bed and a snow plow. Other items include a 2014 Ford F-150 XL 4×4 Truck, an IndeeLift floor lift, an assortment of Avaya telephones and accessories, inflatable archery targets,...
