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Imagine losing nearly everything at age 72. That’s what happened to a retired Fairfax County deputy in March when his home burned to the ground. Dan DePalma’s neighbors say he spent his career helping others, so now they are trying to help him rebuild. DePalma bought his home...

Small-town steakhouses earn loyalty in the quiet moments before a rush, when the host stand reads the room and pencils in a wait that somehow moves faster than expected. The best ones in Maryland put heat control and timing ahead of flash: a practiced sear, a rest that keeps juices where they belong, and a warm plate t

The controversy around data centers’ impact on the local community only applies to areas around the data center? Think again. More electrical infrastructure needs to be built to support their demand for power. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed 67-mile transmission line, is at the center of a...

There is a very specific kind of happiness that comes from sitting at a paper-covered table with a mallet in your hand, a pile of steamed crabs in front of you, and absolutely nowhere else you need to be. Maryland understands this better than anywhere else in the country, and...

Police are responding to a crash in Manassas on Wednesday morning.

Ixtapalapa Taqueria was recently featured on the WETA PBS television program “Signature Dish,” which highlights standout menu items and the stories behind restaurants across the DMV region. Hosted by Seth Tillman, the show explores local culinary destinations while showcasing signature dishes, neighborhood history, and

MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Welcome to our new expert series on The BayNet written by members of Corteau Vineyards. We are a family-owned winery and vineyard located in Northern St. Mary’s County. While the property has been in our family since 1941, we have been growing grapes for more than 20 years and opened our winery on

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was shot near an apartment complex in Woodbridge, Virginia, late Tuesday evening, according to Prince William County police. Officials said the man was found after a shooting in the 1200 block of Potomac Vista Drive, and taken to the hospital. An...

You know those Italian restaurants where the garlic bread alone could make you cry happy tears? Maryland has more than a few. We combed through reviews, asked locals who refuse to share their favorites, and found the eleven spots that keep topping every list. Some are old school red sauce joints where the waiters have

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham said the department is seeing growing concerns over illegal gun conversion devices and homemade firearms, warning that the weapons can dramatically increase the danger officers and residents face during violent encounters. Speaking in