New Barre Studio in Poolesville: The Local Method
Logan DiRocco, owner of The Local Method, a newly opened barre studio in Poolesville, Maryland, officially welcomed customers on Jan. 3. 2026. DiRocco moved to Poolesville last spring with her family and is a stay-at-home mom who loves this town, so she thought Poolesville should have a boutique studio. The...
Fire Displaces Residents in Aldie
Just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Kirkpatrick Farms, Dulles South, Brambleton, Aldie, and Moorefield, as well as the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and multiple command and safety officers responded to a reported structure fire in the 41800 block of...
Woman killed in overnight shooting in Northwest DC
D.C. police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place in Northwest overnight.
Montgomery County schools face 5 tough weather challenges
Montgomery County Public Schools finds itself navigating a challenging situation as officials weigh whether to proceed with the anticipated two-hour delay for Monday, Feb. 2, or extend the closure that kept students home Friday. The decision comes as winter weather continues to create hazardous conditions throughout...
Beer Trade Co. Inviting Laytonsville to “Grab a Beer and Chill”
It’s a timeless story; a local man ventures off, makes good in the beer world, and partners up with a childhood friend to bring his successful concept back home to Maryland. Montgomery County’s own Chris Sanchez is living out this reality right now, as he teams up with his friend and business partner Niko Tombros to...
Men Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Calvert Convenience Store Robbery
On January 30, 2026, Samuel Giles, 55, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to robbery in Calvert County Circuit Court and was sentenced to 5 years in the Maryland Division of Corrections. Darnell Marquis Atchison, a co-defendant from D.C., had pled guilty to the same charge and was sentenced to five...
Dollar Tree Opens New Store in Former Staples Space
Dollar Tree has opened a new store at 20906 Frederick Road, Suite A, in Germantown, taking over the former Staples space that closed in August. The new location reflects Dollar Tree’s ongoing expansion in Montgomery County and aligns with the retailer’s recent strategy of moving into larger retail spaces to offer a...
MSP Arrest Perryville Man in Drug Trafficking Operation at a VA Medical Campus in...
PERRYVILLE, Md. — A months-long investigation into drug activity targeting veterans has led to the arrest of a Perryville man accused of running a trafficking operation directly out of a medical campus. Protecting the Campus. According to MSP, the investigation began in June 2025 as a collaborative effort between...
Arrests made in international fraud scheme targeting people in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County police announced Monday that arrests have been made in an international fraud scheme following a year-long investigation. The announcement was made along with the FBI and the State's Attorney's office. Police said the arrests were made both in the U.S. and abroad.
School Closure/Delay Prediction For Monday, Feb. 2nd
When the decision was made on Thursday to close schools for Friday, Jan. 30, Montgomery County Public Schools also shared early guidance about the start of the following week. “For planning purposes: At this time, MCPS also anticipates a two-hour delay for Monday, February 2,” the school system wrote. Officials noted...

















