Widow Loses Home In Explosion Weeks After Husband’s Death, Maryland Family Says
A Maryland woman already grieving the loss of her husband of 60 years is now trying to rebuild her life all over again after her home exploded less than a month later — destroying every single thing she owned between Thanksgiving and Christmas, her family says. According to a...
Wayfair to Open Maryland Outlet Store
Wayfair is set to open a Maryland outlet store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD, bringing the online retailer’s discounted overstock and returned home goods to the region in early 2026. Wayfair is one of the largest online home-goods retailers in the country, known for selling furniture, décor, appliances,...
Yankee Candle Is Closing 20 Stores
The brand operates a dozen Virginia locations, including four in NoVA. Yankee Candle fans should stock up now. Parent company Newell Brands announced on December 1 that it plans to close approximately 20 stores in the U.S. and Canada next month. The brand currently operates 12 stand-alone stores in Virginia....
Death Investigation Closes Shady Grove Metro Garages In Maryland, Police Say (Developing)
Officers were called shortly before 5 a.m. to the North Parking garage for a reported death, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. According to the agency, police said, “Parking Garage 1 & 2 accessed from Redland Road is closed.”. The department said that more information is expected...
Family of Loudoun Jail Inmate Who Died by Suicide Files $15M Lawsuit
This article discusses suicide. If you or someone you know needs mental health help, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. The estate of a man who died by suicide at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in 2024 is suing the Sheriff’s Office for $15 million, alleging the agency violated its own policies...
Fare Evasion Stop Leads to Gun Arrest Near Silver Spring Metro
A fare evasion stop led to the discovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of an adult male near the Silver Spring Metro station on Tuesday evening, according to 3rd District Commander Captain Jason Cokinos. According to Cokinos, around 7:30 p.m. on December 2, officers from the Montgomery County...
Maryland Family’s Florida Road Trip Ends In Horror After Violent T-Bone Crash In Georgia
The crash happened on Nov. 9, as Jameka Smith, Charlene Smith, Sherneen Smith, and young Xavi were driving from Maryland to Jacksonville, according to the family. The impact was so severe that first responders used the jaws of life to free Charlene, who was flown from the scene to Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia.
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian struck by a Loudoun County Transit bus on Monday, December 1. Deputies were called to the scene at approximately 6:24 p.m. after receiving a report that a pedestrian had been hit on Croson Lane, just northeast of the...
Chesapeake Bay council elects Shapiro to oversee new water pollution reduction agreement
As chair, Shapiro said he would work to continue and accelerate collaboration between the states and organizations to put the revised Chesapeake Bay agreement into practice and create a sustainable and streamlined program.
Moore announces first round of grants for $19 million teacher recruitment program
Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday the release of $19 million in grants toward a program to not only decrease the state’s teacher shortage, but also entice more men into the teaching profession.
