Urgent Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Mattheus Pietro Costa in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued an appeal to the public in the search for Mattheus Pietro Costa, a 14-year-old boy who has been reported missing. In a press release dated yesterday on the Montgomery County Department of Police website, authorities provided details and a description of the youth...
Stretch Your Dollar: Cash in and save big at Loudoun kids resale event
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The 17th biannual Just Between Friends of Loudoun Resale is set to begin in Dulles, offering massive savings on a range of products and clothes for babies, kids and teens. The event, organized by Karen Gill, will take place at Dulles Sportsplex from Sept. 11-14. More than 1,000 […]
Northern Virginia juvenile jail to demolish concrete beds in cells
Leaders running the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center (200 S. Whiting Street) are poised to release an Invitation For Bids (IFB) to renovate the cells housing dozens of children. NVJDC Commission Chair John Lawrence tells ALXnow that the body will vote Sept. 15 to allow the jail’s executive director,...
State OKs $465 million contract to expand placement of foster children
The Board of Public Works approved $465 million Wednesday to expand the number of beds available for placement of foster children, in what state officials called a "critical" step toward meeting youth care needs.
Two arrested in connection with Woodlawn carjacking
A 17-year-old and a 20-year-old were arrested Monday in connection with a Woodlawn carjacking, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Ceferino Zunca Arrested For Impersonating Cop In Maryland
Montgomery Village resident Alejandro Ceferino Zunca, 67, is facing criminal charges after going all-out and creating a fake persona and posing as an officer, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. The scheme included a full outfit and vehicle that was marked and equipped to resemble a real police...
Maryland Seafood Festival Returns to Sandy Point for 57th Year of Food and Fun
One of Maryland’s most anticipated traditions is back! The 57th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, at Sandy Point State Park. This two-day celebration of local flavor, family fun, and Chesapeake Bay culture is a must-attend event to close out the...
Maryland Experiencing Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak in White-tailed Deer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises hunters that Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) has been confirmed in Maryland and is the likely cause of death for white-tailed deer reported sick or dead in numerous counties across the state. This year, confirmed or suspected cases of...
Six people arrested following drug bust in Maryland
MARYLAND — Authorities seized a kilogram of fentanyl, multiple firearms, and more than $16,000 in cash during a major drug bust last week, city police announced Wednesday. The Southwest District Action Team carried out raids in Southwest Baltimore and Baltimore County following a monthlong investigation centered on...
Bear or no bear? Maryland wildlife officials get a report of a sighting in...
Jevon Butler was out for a bike ride near the Tucker Road Community Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, when he had a close encounter with a black bear. The eighth grader was near the archery range near Bock Road, which backs to a wooded area, when he said he stopped to check his phone. And that’s when he had an odd...
