LCPS Faces New Allegations in 2 Federal Lawsuits
Loudoun County Public Schools is facing new allegations of misconduct in two new federal court filings, one related to the March 2025 school locker room incident and one stemming from 2021 sexual assault cover-up allegations. 2021 School Restroom Sexual Assault Victim Files Lawsuit. In the new lawsuit, filed in the...
Germantown Resident Wins $5 Million Lottery Prize at Local Sunoco Station
A retired federal employee from Germantown, Maryland, won a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off game on November 2, 2025. The man, who regularly plays the Maryland Lottery, bought the $50 ticket at Town Center Sunoco on Germantown Road.
Fairfax Connector Bus Driver Rescued After Route 267 Crash In Virginia
A Fairfax Connector bus driver had to be rescued after crashing and getting trapped inside the mangled front end of the bus during rush hour Tuesday morning, officials said. It happened just before 6:00 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 267, right before the Wiehle Avenue exit, when 9-1-1 callers reported the bus...
Suspect in Loudoun Co. deadly fire was charged in 2002 fraud scheme involving Russian...
Jacob Bogatin, who was charged last week with felony murder and setting fire to an occupied dwelling, in connection to the death of a Sterling, Virginia, woman, has had another serious crime hanging over his head for decades — one in which his co-defendant has been identified as a powerful Russian organized crime boss.
Skygazers Alert: November brings biggest Supermoon of the year, two meteor showers
BALTIMORE, MD—November is shaping up to be a celestial treat for Maryland skygazers, starting immediately with the biggest and brightest Supermoon of the year on Wednesday, November 5th. The month will also feature the peaks of two notable meteor showers and a close pass by the distant planet Uranus.
‘Inspect all candy’: Needles found in candy found to be child’s Halloween prank
An initial community-wide scare turned out to be an isolated prank by a small child.
These parts of Virginia will be most impacted by SNAP delays
Virginia's northern, central and southeastern localities have the highest share of residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to data from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).
Police are urging families to check their Halloween candy after sewing needles were found
Montgomery County police are urging families to check their Halloween candy after two children found sewing needles inside gummy bears.
Suspects Wanted After Armed Robbery Near Global Food Store in Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery in Silver Spring. According to detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September...
Dulles Expo Center will be replaced by Ikea
After weeks of whispers and speculation, furniture giant Ikea has confirmed that it will open its newest Northern Virginia location at the Dulles Expo Center site. The new Ikea is scheduled to open in spring 2026. It will be the third store in Virginia. Ikea said the 110,000-square-foot space will...

















