FFXnow Daily Debrief for Apr 28, 2026
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 28, 2026. 7:30 am: Morning Notes for April 28, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments. 8:30...
Germantown TRYathlon celebrates students with disabilities
Students practiced for months to get ready for a TRYathlon at Germantown’s Longview School for students who have serious disabilities. “We just basically adapt everything to meet their needs, and today is the day that all their hard work pays off and they get to show off their skills,” said Jeff Watkins, physical education teacher at Longview.
Committees to Examine County Budget, Tax Rates and Public Safety Funding
Montgomery County Council committees will meet April 29 to review portions of the FY27 Operating Budget, including funding for the Office of the County Attorney, Department of Finance, debt service, public safety agencies, housing programs and tax policies. The Government Operations Committee will examine compensation, property and income tax proposals,...
Updated: Police Investigating After Shot Fired Near Patrick Henry College
Update, 6:50 pm: Emily Johnson, public information officer for the Purcellville Police, told Loudoun Now, "The Purcellville Police Department is currently investigating a domestic-related incident in the 38000 block of W Colonial Highway involving a suspect who fired a single round into the ground, then fled in a vehicle. No injuries were reported."
Fire at Jiffy Lube spreads to roof in Montgomery County, caused $225k in damage:...
No injuries were reported after flames were discovered at a Jiffy Lube in Montgomery County overnight and caused about $225,000 in damage.
Bed Bath and Beyond coming to Fairfax County’s Container Stores
Bed Bath and Beyond is returning to Fairfax County, but not as a standalone retailer. Instead, the home decor chain’s products will become available through local Container Stores as part of a nationwide “mashup” following a merger between the two companies. Since last Friday (April 24), all...
‘Five minutes earlier, I would have been here’ | Homeowner recounts moments he saw...
LORTON, Va. — A sanitation truck driver crashed into a home in Lorton, Virginia Tuesday morning, leaving significant damage and a community shaken up. The driver apparently told investigators that he was coming down the hill along Henry Knox Drive, when he lost control of his brakes. When he tried to turn on to Graysons Mill Lane, he slammed into the home on the corner...
Montgomery County Passes Unmask ICE Act; Bans Masked Law Enforcement
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26), which prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with limited exceptions. The legislation was introduced by Councilmember Will Jawando and supported by multiple Councilmembers. The...
State to ‘off ramp’ Key Bridge contractor as work continues
State transportation officials vowed Tuesday to keep reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on track, even as they part ways with the current contractor over cost concerns and begin the search for a new one.
7 Maryland “Delicacies” That Terrify Out-of-Staters
From swamp-dwelling rodents to "mustard" that isn't a condiment, here are seven Maryland delicacies that separate the locals from the tourists. 1. Muskrat (The "Marsh Rabbit") Mainly found on the Eastern Shore, particularly in Dorchester County, muskrat is a tradition that dates back centuries. Locals will tell you it tastes like "earthy" duck, but to an outsider, it looks exactly like what it...

















