State to ‘off ramp’ Key Bridge contractor as work continues
State transportation officials vowed Tuesday to keep reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on track, even as they part ways with the current contractor over cost concerns and begin the search for a new one.
7 Maryland “Delicacies” That Terrify Out-of-Staters
From swamp-dwelling rodents to "mustard" that isn't a condiment, here are seven Maryland delicacies that separate the locals from the tourists. 1. Muskrat (The "Marsh Rabbit") Mainly found on the Eastern Shore, particularly in Dorchester County, muskrat is a tradition that dates back centuries. Locals will tell you it tastes like "earthy" duck, but to an outsider, it looks exactly like what it...
Fairfax County board agrees to reduce tax rate, restore some proposed cuts in budget
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors informally adopted a $5.9 billion fiscal year 2027 budget this morning (Tuesday) that includes a small reduction in the real estate tax rate, more reserve funding and changes to proposed cuts. The 8-2 vote during the “markup” session is a precursor to the board’s...
Fairfax County police credit license plate readers for recovery of 500 stolen cars
The Fairfax County Police Department said license plate reader technology has helped recover more than 500 stolen vehicles since 2022.
Virginia monitoring air quality in ‘data center alley’
Loudoun County is home to more data centers than anywhere else in the world. For years, some residents have wondered whether data center emissions affect air quality. Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) now is testing the air to gather data. At times, data centers use their diesel-powered backup...
Boy arrested after armed robbery at Montgomery County high school
Authorities took a boy into custody at a Montgomery County high school Tuesday afternoon following an armed robbery on campus, according to police.
Stretch Your Dollar | Virginia’s new ADU law will make it easier for homeowners...
Virginia homeowners may soon have more freedom to build housing in their own backyards under a newly approved state law aimed at easing the region’s affordability crunch.
Chopathi India Kitchen shuts down in Loudoun
It looks like a longtime Indian restaurant in Loudoun County has closed its doors. We’re talking about Chopathi India Kitchen in Ashburn. The restaurant, located in the Goose Creek Village shopping center, is locked up and there is an eviction notice hanging on the door. Meanwhile, the Google listing...
Key Bridge contract canceled: Gov. Wes Moore’s ‘fastest moving’ claim tested
HAWKINS POINT, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland’s plan to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge hit a major setback Tuesday, as state officials abruptly canceled a key construction contract, undercutting Gov. Wes Moore’s repeated claim that the project was the nation’s “fastest-moving” large infrastructure effort.
1 Dead, 6 Hurt After Shooting Erupts at Illegal Maryland Car Meet That Flew...
A deadly shooting at an illegal car meet-up in Columbia, Maryland left one man dead and six others injured, raising new questions about Virginia's tougher traffic laws pushing dangerous car rally culture across state lines.

















