Bitter cold, snow lead to 3 deaths in Fairfax County
Police said the combination of cold temperatures and outdoor activity leads to danger for vulnerable people, including those experiencing homelessness and the elderly.
This Maryland Wharf Turned Crab Cakes Into A Chesapeake Signature
Maryland’s wharfs had a reputation for being… scenic. I hadn’t expected them to be life-changing. And then I met the crab cakes that turned the Chesapeake Bay into a personal obsession. Crisp on the outside, tender and briny on the inside, each bite was a reminder that some things, like Maryland seafood, don’t need...
This Maryland Pub Serves Crab Cakes As Big As Baseballs
If you find yourself in Maryland, specifically Boston, and you're craving crab cakes as big as your fist, then there's only once place you should head.
Frederick County brewery announces permanent closure
Idiom Brewing Company announced it will be closing its doors. Open for seven years, the Frederick County brewery will continue to operate through February 15.
Monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are arriving in Richmond, Virginia
About two dozen monks and their rescue dog, Aloka, embarked on a cross-country journey on October 26, 2025 to promote national healing, unity, and compassion. The pilgrimage is expected to last between 108 and 120 days.
Beloved Maryland Mexican Restaurant Closes After 45 Years
Tia Queta, a longtime staple of Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, held its final day of service on Saturday, January 31. Earlier this month, the restaurant shared the news in a message to customers, thanking the community for decades of support and memories. “Forty five years ago, Tia Queta Restaurant opened its doors in...
Liberia House in Manassas turns 200
Celebrating 200 years of historical significance, the Liberia House, which now sits on 18 acres at 8601 Portner Ave. in Manassas, is one of the few remaining 19th century homes in Northern Virginia. Sprouting from a time when the Manassas area was mostly open fields and rolling hills, the "grand brick house," as it...
What’s The Oldest Bar in The State of Virginia?
A Toast to History: Inside the Oldest Bar in Virginia. While many colonial ordinaries have been lost to time or fire, one legendary establishment in Middleburg has kept its doors open and its hearth burning for nearly 300 years. The title of the oldest continuously operating tavern in the Commonwealth...
The Can’t-Miss Chocolate Shop in Maryland for an Unforgettable Sweet Treat
If you're a chocolate lover like me, you'll want to check out Rare Morsel, a fantastic chocolate shop in Maryland. Nestled in the heart of Downtown Frederick, this charming artisanal chocolatier has been handcrafting exquisite chocolates since 2005, making it a beloved destination for locals and visitors searching...
U.S. Marshals arrest Washington murder suspect in Iowa Falls
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in Washington. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service says 35-year-old Mickey Wade Wheatley is wanted in Okanogan County in connection with the death of an infant in Tonasket, Washington. The U.S. Marshals Service...
