FCPS review backs Fairfax High School staff’s handling of student convicted of groping
Fairfax High School’s response to reports that a student was groping female peers was fully consistent with Fairfax County Public Schools protocols for handling sexual misconduct, Superintendent Michelle Reid says. FCPS hired an outside law firm in March to conduct a review of how staff and administrators handled the..
Meltz dessert shop debuts in Loudoun County
A longtime Loudoun County boba tea and dessert shop has undergone a transformation with a new name and new menu items. For more than a decade, 5T Ice was a stalwart of the Dulles Landing retail center near the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Highway 50. That’s the same...
House Fire Reported At Home Under Renovation In Gaithersburg
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a house fire on Bramble Bush Drive in Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg on Monday. According to MCFRS, units arrived to find fire through the roof of a home that was under renovation. Firefighters deployed handlines and conducted an aggressive attack, bringing
Friendship Heights, Brookdale community file lawsuit against developers seeking to redevelop former GEICO campus
The Village of Friendship Heights filed a lawsuit May 13 asking a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to decide whether updated plans for the redevelopment of the 26.5-acre GEICO site on Western Avenue should still be subjected to 1998 county development requirements that applied to the early plans for the site.
Dozens of victims in Loudoun County rental scheme as woman accused of taking $100K+
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Luqman Al-Rashad thought he had found the perfect home rental in Loudoun County, Va., ending the often-stressful house hunting process. He found an expansive basement to rent, and was excited to move his family. "It was a beautiful neighborhood, beautiful house," Al-Rashad said. "We...
Suspect strikes man’s hand with machete outside of Manassas gas station
MANASSAS, Va. — Suspect strikes a man with a machete outside of a Manassas gas station. Police are searching for a man wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and a reggae-style hat in connection with the incident. Officers were called for a report of an assault at 8289 Sudley...
10 Worst Cities to Live in Maryland in 2026, According to Crime Statistics
Planning to move to Maryland? Or maybe you’re considering a weekend getaway to the Old Line State? Before you pack your bags, it’s worth taking a closer look at the crime statistics. While Maryland is known for its historic towns, scenic waterfronts, and thriving communities, some cities continue to experience higher c
Koala Kreme Announces Opening Timeline For Rockville Location
Koala Kreme has shared that it plans to open in The Square in approximately two weeks, according to a social media post shared this week. The new dessert shop is taking over the former Marble Slab Creamery space at 100 Gibbs Street, Unit I, in The Square at Rockville. Marble Slab Creamery operated at the location for m
Middleburg Bank Robbery Suspect Charged with Stealing $50K From Parents
The man accused of being the getaway driver for three area bank robberies and who was on the run for several weeks is now accused of stealing over $50,000 from his parents. Paul Gerardi is charged in connection with the March 24 robbery at the Truist Bank in Middleburg and bank robberies in Prince William and Fairfax C
Stretch Your Dollar | Energy bills are climbing across the DMV. Here’s where you...
As summer temperatures rise and air conditioners begin working overtime, many residents across the District, Maryland and Virginia are bracing for higher electricity bills.

















