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Another Panera Bread location in Montgomery County appears to be on the way out. The Panera Bread at 219 East Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center is expected to close permanently in the coming weeks, according to an employee who spoke by phone on Monday afternoon. While a specific closing date has not been set, the employee confirmed the shutdown is imminent.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said that units responded to assist the City of Fairfax Fire Department with a truck that caught fire at the intersection of Main Street and Farrcroft Drive.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology’s streak of hard-hitting accolades continues this year with a glowing review from U.S. News & World Report. The outlet recently crowned it the top high school in Virginia—and fifth best in the nation—for 2026. The ranking praised the Fairfax-based...

A brutal frost just wiped out swaths of this year's grape crop across Virginia and Maryland — dealing a major blow to the region's fast-growing wine industry. Why it matters: A late-April freeze killed fragile buds, slashing yields for wineries big and small — with millions of dollars in losses and fewer local bottles hitting shelves in the future.

I live in Northern Virginia. I go to school here, I grew up here and, unless something changes, I'll be paying electric bills here for the rest of my life. That last part is what I want to talk about. Most of my neighbors know data centers exist. They’re hard...

There’s something new (and highly anticipated) pouring into Prince William, Virginia, and it’s one you’ll want to add to your must-visit list. If you haven't heard, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is officially opening in Woodbridge, bringing a unique blend of elevated dining, wine tasting, and retail all under one roof!

Theory Jiu Jitsu is set to officially open its doors in Rockville with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, May 9 at 12pm, bringing a new training space and community-focused academy to Wyaconda Road. The new gym, located at 4956 Wyaconda Road near the Randolph Hills shopping center, is co-founded...

The FTC and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office announced that Lindsay Automotive Group (“Lindsay”) must pay refunds to consumers the government officials said were misled by Lindsay, under a settlement reached with the dealerships and other defendants. The settlement resolves allegations that Lindsay and its executives deceived...

A 27-year-old Derwood man is facing a maximum prison sentence of 150 years after he was convicted Thursday of two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the January 2025 shooting deaths of Marcell Hebron, 26, and Leilani Marroquin, 27, at a hotel in Rockville, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office said Friday in a news release.

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is raising concerns about a proposed change to the Montgomery County Public Schools calendar that could result in the school year starting during the annual fair. Organizers say the timing of the school start date could affect participation and operations for the long-running community event,...