What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Herons in Their Yards
Maryland yards often feel structured and familiar, shaped by fences, trees, and the steady rhythm of daily life. Birds move through these spaces in predictable ways. Songbirds gather at feeders, sparrows hop along edges, and everything seems scaled to fit the environment. Then, without warning, something taller,...
Oldest living horse in the world celebrated her birthday in Aldie, Virginia
ALDIE, Va. — In the rolling pastures of northern Virginia, a brown mare named Fancy is proving that age is much more than just a number. Fancy, an American Quarter Horse residing at a retirement farm in Aldie, was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in February as the oldest living horse in the world. On...
Alleged jewelry-stealing con artists wanted in Fairfax County
Fairfax County police are looking for jewelry-stealing con artists. Police say they’ve identified one of the suspects linked to a string of thefts across the county. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita reports.
Blu Design Company Celebrates New Purcellville Location
Blu Design Company celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting in downtown Purcellville. Located at 120 N. Hatcher Avenue, the shop offers a wide variety of unique, handcrafted items, with something for every shopper. From kitchen goods and drinkware to earrings, bracelets, hats and hair...
Suspect in Deadly Arson to Remain in Loudoun Jail Despite Federal Warrant
The Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that Jacob Bogatin, the man accused of burning down his Sterling townhome and two adjacent units, leading to the death of one of his neighbors, will remain in custody at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center despite a federal effort to take...
DHS urges Fairfax County to detain murder suspect
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a statement on March 31 urging Fairfax County not to release murder suspect Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy. Chavarria Muy was arrested by Fairfax County Police on March 29 for fatally stabbing a man in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads. He is being held at the...
$53M Crypto Hack Leads to Charges Against Rockville Man
A Rockville man is facing federal charges tied to a massive cryptocurrency hack that allegedly drained tens of millions of dollars from a decentralized exchange. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York announced March 30 that Jonathan Spalletta, 36, has been charged with computer fraud and money...
Elderly Man Who Targeted Dog-Walking Teen Arrested After 2-Week Search In Manassas, Police Say
Mohammad Faqir Zada was arrested and charged two weeks after the Prince William County Police Department launched an investigation into a reported assault involving his 18-year-old victim. Officers were called around 3 p.m. on Friday, March 15, to the club in the 8100 block of Seymour Road in Manassas. There,...
‘Paralyzing’ E-ZPass fines balloon into tens of thousands in debt as lawmakers push fix
Essex resident Breezy Ludwig says a daily $1.40 commute through the Fort McHenry Tunnel spiraled into a staggering $54,000 in tolls and fines — a debt she still can’t fully explain. Ludwig’s case is not isolated. Across Maryland, drivers are reporting toll debt ballooning into the tens of...
Value City Furniture permanently closed
Value City Furniture at 5516 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads permanently closed in late March. All 89 Value City Furniture stores have shut down following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of its parent company, American Signature Inc. The company filed for bankruptcy due to “one of the most severe housing...

















