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An initial community-wide scare turned out to be an isolated prank by a small child.

Virginia's northern, central and southeastern localities have the highest share of residents receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to data from the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).

Montgomery County police are urging families to check their Halloween candy after two children found sewing needles inside gummy bears.

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery in Silver Spring. According to detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September...

After weeks of whispers and speculation, furniture giant Ikea has confirmed that it will open its newest Northern Virginia location at the Dulles Expo Center site. The new Ikea is scheduled to open in spring 2026. It will be the third store in Virginia. Ikea said the 110,000-square-foot space will...

WUSA - 10/30/2025 10:02:00 PM. A recent incident involving a group of escaped monkeys has been the subject of widespread discussion. The monkeys were reportedly en route to a facility in Maryland from Mississippi. The driver's initial report suggested that the monkeys were potentially infectious, raising concerns...

Jason Bridwell wasn’t out buying tickets or scratching cards when he struck it big — he was just sitting at home in Fairfax, passing the time on his phone. The Virginia man had fired up the Lottery’s Wobblyblobs online instant game when things took an unexpected turn. “I said ‘Woah!’” Bridwell told L…

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Maryland State Police troopers made 90 arrests for suspected drunken driving and issued more than 4,400 citations and warnings during enhanced patrols over the Halloween weekend, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2025. The statewide operation focused on high-visibility enforcement along major corridors and in areas...

My grandmother swore nobody could fry chicken like her, until I took her to a little spot in Baltimore that made her go back for thirds. Maryland has some seriously talented soul food chefs who’ve mastered the art of comfort cooking with recipes passed down through generations. From perfectly...

ANNAPOLIS -- Gov. Wes Moore on Nov. 4 announced the creation of the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Moore said in a press release ...