Trash collectors voice opposition to Fairfax County managing future operations
Trash haulers across Northern Virginia are reacting negatively to Fairfax County’s proposed overhaul of residential waste collections. At a forum hosted yesterday (Wednesday) by the county’s Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), those in the industry said the current structure — where...
School Bus Driver Cited After Probe Into Fatal Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old In Aspen...
In October 2025, Summer Lim was killed after being struck by a driver who had initially been stopped at a busy intersection in Aspen Hill, prompting a lengthy probe by the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers and fire crews were dispatched at approximately 3:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9,...
Prepare your home for this weekend’s snowstorm: HVAC expert shares essential tips
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — As a significant snowstorm is expected to sweep through the DMV area this weekend, HVAC experts are urging homeowners to take action now to prepare their heating systems and pipes before temperatures plunge and roads become icy. Simple maintenance steps could help prevent costly repairs and...
The Slow-Paced Town In Maryland Where You Can Live Comfortably On $36,000 A Year
Tucked away in the western reaches of Maryland where the Potomac River carves through Appalachian foothills, Westernport offers a refreshing financial reality that feels like stepping into another economic dimension. You’ve probably never heard of this modest town unless you’re a Maryland geography buff or happened...
Man Who Died After Mental Health Call In Montgomery County Police Custody Identified
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General announced on Friday, Jan. 23, that Jamal Thompson, 31, of Silver Spring, was the person who died after being taken into custody by Montgomery County Police on Monday, Dec. 15. Thompson later died while in custody after suffering...
School closings, delays already announced in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, January 26
WASHINGTON - Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Monday, January 26 following a winter storm expected to bring snow and ice to the D.C. area. Stay connected with FOX LOCAL. For 24/7 winter storm coverage—Download Now. Full list of school closings and delays. Stay ahead of...
Squatter arrested, guilty on all counts for occupying $2.3M Maryland home
SILVER SPRING, Md. (WBFF) — For more than nine months, a multimillion-dollar home in Bethesda stood at the center of a legal and emotional battle — one that neighbors, witnesses and prosecutors say should never have been allowed to escalate. That case — and the 19-year-old William &...
New meal tax adds extra 4% fee on top of existing state tax as...
Residents in Fairfax County have to pay a new 4% meal tax on prepared food from restaurants (Image: Getty Images) As of Jan. 1, 2026, Fairfax County, located in Northern Virginia west of Washington, D.C., rang in the New Year by levying a new 4% tax on the purchase of all prepared food and beverages sold as a meal by...
Maryland’s Lost Atlantis: The Rise and Fall of the Island That Vanished Beneath the...
If you look at a map today, Holland Island is gone. This isn't a myth or a legend. It is the true, heartbreaking story of a Maryland community erased by the sea—and a warning for the islands that remain. The Peak: A Watermen's Paradise. In 1910, Holland Island was...
Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Pizza From Papa John’s, Assaulting Employee
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged Dean Steve Bodjona-Ali, 20, of Olney, in connection with a robbery at a Papa John’s location in the 13000 block of Georgia Avenue. According to police, officers responded to the restaurant at...

















