Virginia’s health insurance market faces challenges
Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) officials say Virginia’s health insurance market is facing rising premiums, increased federal regulations, “record disenrollments,” and “pending budget provisions” that would affect premiums. “We do recognize the impacts that rising premium costs have on Virginians across the Commonwealth,” said Keven...
School Security Contract Renewal Moves Closer to Approval
The School Board’s Finance and Operations Committee has recommended the approval of the division’s contract with Allied Universal Security Services for the more than 80 contracted security guards used by Loudoun County Public Schools. Amy Riccardi (Sterling) asked division staff members if the services provided by the contracted...
Taste Buds Kitchen planning new location in Loudoun
An interesting new culinary-themed business called Taste Buds Kitchen is planning a new location for Loudoun County – and it will be the first one in the greater DC market. Taste Buds Kitchen is coming to the Loudoun Station development in Ashburn off Shellhorn Road. The deal was announced by Comstock, a major owner and operator of commercial properties in the region.
Wallet stolen at knifepoint in Rockville
Nothing good is happening on Blandford Street after 2:00 AM, folks. After last month's door knocker episode, we return for the latest installment of what one reader calls, "Blandford Nights." Rockville City police were called to a residence in the 500 block of Blandford at 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 5, 2026. A resident told officers that a female suspect pulled out...
People Can’t Stop Driving Across Virginia To Shop At This Absolutely Massive Thrift Store
There’s a thrift store in Falls Church that’s causing people to drive distances they normally reserve for beach vacations. Welcome to Unique Thrift Store, where your wallet finally gets to relax. Listen, I’ve been to a lot of thrift stores in my time. Most of them are...
Man who killed 2 Virginia college students, transferred to lower security prison
Jesse Matthew Jr., the man convicted of killing two Virginia college students, was transferred out of a high-security prison to Keen Mountain Correctional Facility in March.
Leesburg’s Shutters on King launches lunch menu
Shutters on King, the new restaurant and bar in downtown Leesburg, has expanded its service and is now offering a weekday lunch menu. The restaurant opened last August. It sits at the prominent intersection of South King Street and Loudoun Street SE. The address is 102 South King Street. Some...
Public health alert issued for beef and pork in NJ
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for beef and pork products sold in New Jersey, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia. The products were shipped to Lotte Plaza Market retail locations. According to the FSIS, sesame oil had been used in the products; however, […]
1 rescued as fire crews battle massive blaze at apartment building in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A massive fire broke out at an apartment building in Montgomery County. At this time, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue say one person was rescued from the top floor and others were assisted out of the building by firefighters. What we know:. The fire broke out...
Maryland man accused of several dine-and-dash incidents in Baltimore area
An alleged serial dine-and-dasher is back out on the streets after being arrested for targeting several Baltimore and Harford County restaurants.

















