Watkins Mill Cluster to Host Third Annual Back-to-School Block Party
The Watkins Mill Cluster is gearing up for its third annual Cluster Block Party, returning this year to an evening format. The community-focused event will be held on Friday, September 19th, from 5-8 p.m. at Montgomery Village Middle School, located at 19300 Watkins Mill Rd, Montgomery Village. This year’s block...
LCSO Investigating Armed Robbery in Ashburn
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a store in Ashburn that happened early Saturday morning. Deputies responded to Junction Plaza, near the intersection of Claiborne Parkway and Ashburn Farm Parkway, at approximately 2:47 a.m. on Aug. 16, according to LCSO spokesperson Leah Paul....
MTA is cracking down on assaults of transit passengers and operators
A new law taking effect in October will allow the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to suspend or ban those who assault passengers and transit operators.
Ocean Conditions Intensify Off Maryland’s Coast
On Tuesday morning, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City closed public access to the ocean. Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, but the Category 2 storm is causing life-threatening rip currents off our coast.
15-year-old Manassas student charged after allegedly making threat against high school
A 15-year-old student was charged after he allegedly made a threat toward a high school in Manassas last week.
Fairfax County police: Convicted felon arrested for auto theft, gun possession
Fairfax County police said they arrested a convicted felon for stealing a car and for gun possession.
Maryland added 900 private sector jobs in July 2025
Maryland gained 900 private-sector jobs in July 2025, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, Detained By ICE Back In MD
Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, of Easton, the head of Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama (Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You), was picked up while shopping at a local Lowe's last month. Fuentes Espinal — who has been in the country for 24 years, has no criminal record, and...
Crash on I-66 snarls morning traffic in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. - A crash early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 66 is causing significant delays near Route 123. Authorities responded to the scene around 5 a.m. Several main lanes were blocked. In the express lanes, only the right lane remains closed. Drivers are being rerouted and are being advised...
Edgard Castro-Contreras Gets Life For MS-13 Murder In MD
A Maryland MS-13 gang member who gunned down one victim execution-style and left another for dead in a wooded park will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Edgard Castro-Contreras, 21, was found guilty on Friday, April 4, of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and multiple other charges tied to the November 2022...
