Armed Robbery Reported at Dulles Town Center
Update, 8:20 pm: LCSO spokesperson Leah Paul told Loudoun Now that there is no threat to the public. She said a victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office deputies are on the scene of a reported armed robbery at Dulles Town Center mall.
Montgomery County warns of PFAS contamination in North Potomac stream
Montgomery County is warning people to stay away from parts of the Muddy Branch stream and stormwater ponds.
Northern Virginia residents and lawmakers sound off on data centers in town hall
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The seemingly never-ending tug of war between Northern Virginia residents and data center companies has spilled over into Richmond, as the Virginia General Assembly is now working against the clock to settle the debate over tax breaks for these facilities that has become a sticking
Fairfax County calls for preemptive strikes against emerging spotted lanternflies
Summer in Fairfax County means a break from school, an abundance of outdoor music options and, in recent years, the return of the spotted lanternflies. The invasive insects started to reemerge earlier this month, but they are still in their young “nymph” stage, resembling small beetles with white spots on their black b
Latest Wonder restaurant in Loudoun sets opening date
The second of three new Wonder multi-restaurant outlets is set to open in Loudoun County – this time in Sterling. As The Burn has been reporting for months, the fast-growing fast-food concept is moving into Northern Virginia aggresively – including three locations in Loudoun. The first opened in...
Police search for gunman after early morning Manassas shooting
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Manassas, Virginia. The incident happened in the 7400 block of Parrish Lane. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department rushed to the scene and found a victim who had been shot.
What Most Maryland Residents Don’t Realize About Five-lined Skinks
Maryland is known for its remarkable ecological diversity. From the sandy shores of the Atlantic Coast to the forests of the Piedmont and the rugged hills of the western counties, the state supports an impressive variety of wildlife. Residents often recognize blue crabs, ospreys, white tailed deer, foxes, and countless
MCPS Shares Updated Plans For $306 Million Damascus High School Rebuild
Montgomery County Public Schools Planning and Design officials recently met with the Damascus High School community to provide an update on the long-awaited Damascus High School rebuild project during a June 10 meeting held at the school. The presentation outlined the scope, timeline, and features planned for the new c
MCPD Reports Armed Robberies, Shooting, Home Burglaries And Multiple Vehicle Thefts Over Weekend
The Montgomery County Department of Police has released its daily crime summaries covering reported incidents from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2026. In the 1st District, which serves Rockville, Gaithersburg, and surrounding communities, police reported an armed robbery Friday evening at the Red Roof Inn in
PFAS found in Montgomery County pond and stream, prompting health advisory
Red, temporary fencing went up around a contaminated pond in Montgomery County, Maryland, as leaders warn you to stay out of nearby waterways. County officials say your tap water is safe, but testing found elevated levels of PFAS in a stormwater pond and nearby streams near Great Seneca Highway and Key West Avenue in t

















