Don’t flush wipes in the toilet
Fairfax County urges residents not to flush wipes in the toilet, including those labeled “flushable.”. A major regional sewer line that carries wastewater from Fairfax County is currently undergoing emergency repairs. During maintenance work, wipes clogged several pumps along the line, reducing capacity and...
UPDATED: Ilia Malinin misses Olympic gold, but supporters in Reston still proud
Figure skaters and their families from across the D.C. region gathered today (Friday) at Reston’s SkateQuest to watch their homegrown phenom pursue gold and, possibly, history an ocean and continent away at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. In minutes, however, that vision fell apart as Vienna resident Ilia Malinin...
Trash Truck Hits Two On Georgia Avenue As Driver Bolts From Northwest DC Crash
Friday afternoon turned grim at the busy intersection of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street NW, where two people were hit by a garbage truck, according to police. One woman was found unconscious but breathing, and another person was discovered unresponsive as emergency crews swarmed the block and sealed off nearby...
Former 7-Eleven, gas station in Ashburn reopen under new operator
A popular gas station and convenience store in the heart of Ashburn has reopened for business with a new name and under new management. As we’ve been reporting, the former Sunoco station on Truro Parish Drive in the Broadlands neighborhood is now a Shell station. And the former 7-Eleven...
Work underway on new IKEA store in Chantilly
Work started in January on the new IKEA store coming to Chantilly and – despite a few unexpected hiccups – it’s progressing nicely. That’s the word from the crew working on the project. As regular readers know, the former Dulles Expo Center closed late last year...
Man found shot near Springfield Mall in Virginia, 1 person in custody
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was shot near Springfield Mall in Fairfax County on Friday afternoon, with one person taken into custody, according to police. Officials said they were called to the 6500 block of Springfield Mall at around 5:34 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound in the upper body.
Potbelly temporarily closed in Rockville, 5 years after mocking Panera Bread closure
Remember when Potbelly at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue in Rockville Town Center mocked nearby competitor Panera Bread for its "temporary closure" in December 2020? Now the mayo is on the other sandwich, as Potbelly is now "temporarily closed" itself. A sign in the window apologizes for the inconvenience, but does not...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Maryland in February
MARYLAND — A foot of snow falling from a single winter storm in Maryland during February is not unprecedented, based on historical weather data, though it does require a specific set of atmospheric conditions. February is typically one of Maryland’s snowiest months. Long-term climate records from the National Weather...
Potomac Interceptor Collapse Now Approaching Largest Wastewater Spill In US History: Reports
Reportedly approaching one of the largest wastewater spills in US history, the Potomac Interceptor collapse is now entering a pivotal stretch as DC Water ramps up pumping capacity to 114 million gallons per day, while E. coli levels near the collapse site remain staggeringly high. No new overflow events impacting...
DEA supervisor arrested, accused of accepting bribes in exchange for visas
A supervisor for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was accused of accepting bribes to expedite visas.
