10 alleged child predators nabbed by Fairfax County Police in ‘Operation Spring Bloom’
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Ten men were arrested in Fairfax County for attempting to lure children into sexual encounters using online platforms, Fairfax County Police announced during a press conference Monday. According to police, during the six-day operation called 'Operation Spring Bloom' detectives acted as underage children across...
Someone in Virginia won $1 million, but may not know it
CHANTILLY, Va. — Someone has won a million dollars in the Virginia Lottery and may not even know it. On Monday, Virginia Lottery officials announced that a ticket matched six numbers in the 'Bank a Million' game. That ticket is calculated to be worth $1 million after taxes. "Somewhere...
Wind-driven fire destroys Maryland home, causing $1.5M in damages
A wind-driven fire that spread from a garage to an attached house destroyed a home on Cool Hollow Road on Sunday, April 12, Funkstown Fire Chief Jerry Keplinger said. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries unrelated to the flames or structure, Keplinger said Monday, April 13. Keplinger said he called for a defensive firefighting position upon his arrival because of conditions at the scene...
Police identify Silver Spring man who died in crash on Georgia Avenue
Bethesda Today’s spring campaign is underway. Help us reach $15,000 to keep local journalism strong. Montgomery County police on Monday identified the Silver Spring man who died early Sunday in a single-vehicle collision on Georgia Avenue in Glenmont. At approximately 1:17 a.m., officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue...
McLean VA’s 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Long a home base for politicians, diplomats, business moguls and pro athletes, this northeast corner of Fairfax County is one of the more well-heeled suburbs outside of Washington, D.C. These are the McLean neighborhoods that commanded top dollar in 2025. 20. Evermay. Evermay is divided into two sections, split by...
33-Year-Old Identified in Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred around 1:17 am on April 12, 2026, on Georgia Avenue near Randolph Road in Glenmont. 33-year-old Cristhian Francisco Trejo Portillo of Silver Spring was pronounced dead at the scene after his...
Maryland Fishing Report – April 13
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The spring weather invites all to enjoy the outdoors as the Maryland landscape blossoms and waters warm. It provides a perfect mix for relaxing fishing at your favorite spot. Trout fishing is often at the top of the list for freshwater anglers during April and the hatchery crews are doing their best to ensure good fishing experiences.
Ashburn’s Roadhouse Momo & Grill is on the move
Ashburn Village’s loss will be someone else’s gain as word spreads that the Roadhouse Momo & Grill restaurant has closed and is planning on moving to a new location. Roadhouse first opened at the Ashburn Village Shopping Center nearly four years ago – featuring a menu that specialized in Nepalese cuisine and dishes from the Himalayas.
Montgomery County police step up patrols to curb distracted driving
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Police across Montgomery County are ramping up enforcement in a major push to crack down on distracted driving, warning drivers that risky behavior behind the wheel could come with serious consequences. The initiative brings together officers from Montgomery County, Rockville, and Takoma Park, all...
Award-winning restaurant Clarity aims for May opening in Reston
An award-winning restaurant from Vienna is getting closer to opening its second location in Reston. Clarity aims to open next month at the Reston Town Center. The RAMMY-studded, upscale American restaurant is “progressing rapidly and [is] looking to tentatively open on May 1,” joining its initial location that opened in 2015 at 442 Maple Avenue, a spokesperson told FFXnow.
