Officials Remind Residents All Fireworks, Including Sparklers, Are Illegal
Fire officials from across the Washington region gathered Thursday to remind residents that fireworks are dangerous and should be left to professionals ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Representatives from agencies in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Arlington County and Alexandria also conducted a live demo
Black bear stops by for a drink at Germantown home
Jason Enos and his wife, Sarah Hedlund, were sitting in the living room of their Germantown house on a Wednesday night in May when they looked out to see a black bear drinking from a birdbath on their backyard deck. “We were both in the living room,” Enos told Bethesda...
Over 400,000 lbs of pet food recalled across several states
The food in question was produced between July 17, 2025, and December 23, 2025. As well as another batch that was produced on March 31, 2026.
Woodlawn Bathroom Stall Horror: Alexandria Man Held Without Bond in Assault on 9-Year-Old
A 43-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond after Fairfax County police say he sexually assaulted a nine-year-old boy inside a bathroom stall in Woodlawn on Tuesday. Officers arrested the suspect the next day, and he now faces a felony charge of aggravated sexual battery of a minor. Arrest...
A year ago, Western Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost.
WESTERNPORT, Maryland– As floods ripped through parts of Western Maryland 13 months ago, cars floated down streets, sewer lines were torn open and people couldn’t get into their own homes. Allegany County’s Department of Public Works started working on repairs the next day. “We couldn’t just leave...
New Restaurant Debuts at Goodstone Inn in Middleburg
Goodstone Inn and Restaurant Inn has announced the opening of its new signature restaurant, Grayson’s, offering an estate-driven dining experience that highlights the seasonal bounty of the Goodstone farm and the Virginia countryside. Named after the estate’s resident llama, the restaurant is inspired by the property's
IKEA officially opens huge new store in Chantilly
Just as The Burn reported last week, the new IKEA furniture and home accessories store opened its mammoth new location in Chantilly today – Thursday, June 18. Eager customers rolled into the new store to check out the thousands of products on the showroom floor in the 107,000 s.f. facility.
Maryland School Calendar 2026-2027: Key Dates for MCPS, Prince George’s and Howard County Families
Maryland school calendar 2026-2027 dates are essential for families planning vacations, childcare, appointments, and school year activities. This guide covers Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), and Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) key dates for the 2026–202
Maryland’s Vintage Paradise With Over 120 Dealers All Under One Roof
Over 120 dealers in one building. That is a lot of vintage treasures waiting to be found. Maryland has a paradise for antique lovers, and it is all under one roof. Furniture, jewelry, records, glassware, clothing, and things you did not even know you wanted. You can spend hours wandering...
Fairfax tells residents to squash spotted lanternfly nymphs now, before the springy red stage...
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