Preteen girl identified as swatting incident caller
A 12-year-old girl is believed to be the source of a swatting call that prompted a large police response to a reported shooting in Montgomery Village on Sept. 9, 2025. Montgomery County Police officers responded to the 19100 block of Montgomery Village Avenue at 3:40 p.m. after receiving a call about a shooting in...
This Charming Restaurant In Maryland Has Mouth-Watering Corned Beef Known Throughout The State
Tucked away on a historic street in downtown Annapolis sits a slice of Ireland so authentic, you’ll swear the Chesapeake Bay just transformed into the Celtic Sea before your very eyes. Galway Bay Irish Restaurant and Pub has become something of a Maryland institution, drawing in locals and visitors...
Dog missing for 5 years reunited with family
Five years after a dog went missing, his family finally has the happy ending it long wanted.
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Glovebox Gun Find: Virginia Man Faces Firearm Charges In Charles County
WALDORF, Md. — A 24-year-old Virginia man is being held without bond after a traffic stop in Charles County led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and ammunition, according to court records. Maryland State Police said the stop occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2026, along Crain...
Police investigating after teen shot in Manassas
The Prince William County Police Department is investigating after a teenage boy was shot in Manassas on Friday.
Another Storm Is Coming — Firefighters In Maryland Say Dig Out Your Hydrant Now
The region is still digging out from last Sunday’s snowstorm; streets are frozen solid after days of brutal cold, and now — just to keep things interesting — another round of snow and ice is on the way. And as DC, Maryland, and Virginia brace for what’s...
‘So wrong’: Fairfax Co. community vigil honors Renee Good, Alex Pretti
A large crowd packed a Reston, Virginia, church on Thursday night, singing and holding candles to honor those who have been injured or killed during interactions with federal law enforcement officials. Led by community and religious leaders, the crowd applauded as speakers urged them to speak out. Pictures of Renee...
Jury in Virginia ‘au pair affair’ double murder must now decide husband’s guilt
Former IRS agent Brendan Banfield allegedly spent months plotting to get rid of his spouse so he could be with their nanny, Juliana Magalhães.
School districts across DMV struggle to reopen after snow storm
School districts across Maryland and Virginia are working around the clock to get schools open. Students in nearly every major suburban district are going a week without school. But even with all that time, some districts have a long way to go before they welcome students back to class.

















