A year after layoffs, former federal workers are still piecing their lives back together
When David Harbourt signed onto a recent video call, he was alone in a motel room in central Kansas. But in any given week, he could be somewhere else. A year after losing his federal job, Harbourt now spends about half of every month on the road, moving from contract to contract while his wife and two children remain
Man accused of attacking, biting food bank staff members at Virginia church
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A man was arrested after police said he assaulted multiple people at a church food bank in northern Virginia on Tuesday evening. James Alexander Polk, 37, who has no fixed address, is facing charges of malicious wounding, two counts of simple assault, and disorderly conduct, accordi
Woman finds racial slur written on receipt from Fairfax restaurant; waiter fired
FAIRFAX, Va. - A waiter at a Fairfax restaurant has been fired after a racial slur was discovered written on the button of a customer's receipt. FOX 5 exclusively spoke with the manager of the Crazy Crab restaurant and the woman who received the receipt. The customer said she went...
LEGO LOOTERS: 2 face charges for stealing $10K worth of goods from Fairfax County...
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Two people are facing charges after Fairfax County, Virginia, police say they stole nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise, including LEGO sets, from stores across the county. According to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD), detectives worked with retail loss prevention teams at Targ
New Beignets & Brew headed to Herndon shopping center
We’ve got some sweet news for readers today – a new bakery specializing in beignets and coffee is planning one of its first Northern Virginia locations in Herndon. It’s called Beignets & Brew French Donuts and it will be setting up shop at the Herndon Centre off Elden Street.
Soko Butcher Shop Sets Friday Opening for Leesburg Location
Takoma Park-based Soko Butcher Shop & Market is opening its new Leesburg location this week as chef-owner Brad Feickert expands the popular cheesesteak and sandwich shop into Northern Virginia. We previously reported in March that Feickert, who is a Purcellville native, had taken over the former La Taqueria taco shop..
5 Most Disgusting Things to Eat in Maryland State
MARYLAND - When outsiders think of Maryland cuisine, they usually picture picturesque piles of steamed blue crabs heavily dusted with Old Bay seasoning. But if you step away from the polished waterfront restaurants and dig into the state's deep, historical culinary roots, you will find a menu that requires a bit more b
Sprouts Farmers Market opening in Rockville
a rapidly-expanding organic grocery store chain, is expanding to Rockville. The supermarket has leased a space at 5296 Randolph Road at Loehmann's Plaza. This will be the third Montgomery County location for Sprouts. The first is already open in Burtonsville, and the second will be in the development that is replacing
Montgomery Co. schools superintendent to formally propose staffing cuts Thursday
This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor is expected to announce Thursday his recommendations for staffing cuts to close an anticipated
Great Falls barn decimated by flames
GREAT FALLS, Va. — A barn in Great Falls has been gutted by flames following a vicious fire Wednesday night. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 200 block of Walker Road around 9 p.m. for reports of a heavy fire behind a home. Firefighters who reported to the scene found that a barn completely envel

















