Maryland and Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report- March 5, 2026
From Ocean City, Taylor Bakke of Always Bent Fishing OC reported that he had just returned from a trip to the Outer Banks where he was fishing for bluefin tuna, but noted that the local fisheries are coming to life. Freshwater species are back in play now that the ponds have thawed, he said, and a couple of guys in...
Virginia-Based Woofie’s Named Top Pet Care Franchise In Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Ranking
Woofie’s, founded more than 20 years ago in Loudoun County, has been ranked number one in the Pet Care: Dog-Walking/Pet-Sitting category on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500 list of top franchise opportunities. The company also landed at 369th overall among more than 500 brands nationwide, according to the...
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department mourns loss of master technician
FCFRD said that Master Technician Raul Perla died on March 5 due to occupational cancer.
‘Not a good idea’: MCPS requests diesel school buses despite move to electric
Montgomery County Public Schools received sharp criticism for recently requesting purchase of almost 150 new diesel buses despite a plan to move toward an all-electric fleet. All new school bus purchases for MCPS were supposed to be for electric buses as of 2025, contrary to the request for diesel buses.
State lawmakers consider emergency bill to allow MCPS make-up day flexibility
As families grapple with the impact of snow make-up days that have extended public school classes into late June, state lawmakers are considering emergency legislation that would provide Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) with a way to end the 2025-2026 school year earlier. MCPS added five days to the end...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspects After Armed Robbery Involving AK-47
An armed robbery that happened last night in Brambleton is under investigation. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for an armed robbery at The Filling Co. gas station on Soave Drive in Brambleton around 11:40 p.m. on March 4. Two suspects entered the business and held up the clerk at gunpoint....
New Invasive Plants Banned in MD
This month brings good news for wild spaces such as the banks of the Patuxent River. After years of advocacy and regulatory work, Maryland has prohibited the sale of a new list of invasive plant species. Additional plants will be assessed each year and added to the list if they meet the criteria.
Unprovoked Ashburn Beating Leaves Woman Bloodied, Sterling Man Headed To Prison
Cooper James Wagner, 22, of Sterling, was sentenced to five years behind bars for the 2025 attack in Ashburn, where prosecutors say he repeatedly punched the woman in the head and face before slamming her to the ground. Wagner will be required to pay the victim’s medical and counseling expenses,...
Police Identify 19-Year-Old Killed in Damascus Three-Vehicle Collision
The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal three vehicle crash that occurred Monday night in Damascus. On Monday, March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:29 pm, 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to Ridge Road north...
Closing Time: 5 Major Retail Chains Closing Doors in Maryland: March 2026
From the total disappearance of a discount home goods icon to the "last call" for a landmark mall anchor, here are the 5 major retail chains closing doors in Maryland this March. 1. Big Lots (Final Liquidation of 21 Stores) In the most far-reaching closure for the state, Big Lots...
