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Montgomery County's first Hobby Lobby store is currently expected to open on June 1, 2026 at 15750 Shady Grove Road at the 270 Center in Gaithersburg, a spokesperson for the big box crafts and decor chain said yesterday. Barring any construction or permitting setbacks, the chain plans to host a grand opening event that day. Formerly home to Best Buy, the building is positioned...

A firefighter-EMT died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty, leaving the emergency services community across in counties in both Maryland and Pennsylvania in mourning. Kevin Brehm, 60, was working as an EMT with Dover Area Ambulance when he suffered a medical event at the station on Friday, according...

TYSONS, Va. (WHTM) — The Hershey Company is going to be debuting a new “immersive experience” later this month in Virginia. According to the Hershey Company, they are going to be unveiling a new family-friendly experience at the Tysons Corner Center on 1961 Chain Bridge Road in Virginia called ‘Hershey Super Sweet Adventure’. The new […]

Dunkin' announced this week it will host grand reopenings for two "Next Generation" restaurants in Fairfax and Woodbridge. The Fairfax location, at 12701 Shoppes Lane, will "reopen" Saturday at 9 a.m., while the Woodbridge shop, at 14200 Smoketown Road, will host its event a week later, on April 18. The two newly remodeled Dunkin's are owned and operated by local franchisee Andy Cabral of...

A rush-hour explosion tore through a car at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Lee Chapel Road in Fairfax County on Thursday morning, injuring one person and littering the Burke-area crossroads with wreckage. Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames, and the intersection was briefly closed while investigators picked through the charred remains. Officials say the incident is still under...

Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) officials say Virginia’s health insurance market is facing rising premiums, increased federal regulations, “record disenrollments,” and “pending budget provisions” that would affect premiums. “We do recognize the impacts that rising premium costs have on Virginians across the Commonwealth,” said Keven...

The School Board’s Finance and Operations Committee has recommended the approval of the division’s contract with Allied Universal Security Services for the more than 80 contracted security guards used by Loudoun County Public Schools. Amy Riccardi (Sterling) asked division staff members if the services provided by the contracted...

An interesting new culinary-themed business called Taste Buds Kitchen is planning a new location for Loudoun County – and it will be the first one in the greater DC market. Taste Buds Kitchen is coming to the Loudoun Station development in Ashburn off Shellhorn Road. The deal was announced by Comstock, a major owner and operator of commercial properties in the region.

Nothing good is happening on Blandford Street after 2:00 AM, folks. After last month's door knocker episode, we return for the latest installment of what one reader calls, "Blandford Nights." Rockville City police were called to a residence in the 500 block of Blandford at 3:00 AM on Sunday, April 5, 2026. A resident told officers that a female suspect pulled out...

There’s a thrift store in Falls Church that’s causing people to drive distances they normally reserve for beach vacations. Welcome to Unique Thrift Store, where your wallet finally gets to relax. Listen, I’ve been to a lot of thrift stores in my time. Most of them are...