Second driver killed by falling tree on same roadway in less than a year
ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) – A driver traveling on a busy roadway in northern Virginia was killed after a tree fell on their vehicle Thursday morning. The driver was on the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington when the tree fell, authorities said. The accident closed both lanes of traffic...
Speed Trap Shock: D.C. Man Charged After Loaded Gun Found During Traffic Stop
DUNKIRK, Md. — A Washington, D.C. man is facing multiple firearm charges after deputies discovered a loaded handgun and ammunition during a late-night traffic stop in Calvert County. Corey Antonio Paul, 36, of Washington, D.C., was arrested on March 4, 2026, following a traffic stop conducted by the Calvert...
What Most Maryland Homeowners Don’t Realize About Bathroom Drain Flies
The bathroom is often one of the most carefully maintained rooms in many Maryland homes. Counters are wiped clean, tiles are scrubbed regularly, and drains are rinsed after every use. Yet despite these efforts, homeowners across Maryland sometimes notice tiny moth-like insects appearing near sinks, bathtubs, or...
Driver Crashes Into Germantown Townhome Late Thursday Night
A car crashed into a Germantown townhome late Thursday night, causing significant structural damage and prompting a response from technical rescue crews. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) units were dispatched around 11:25pm to the 13700 block of Palmetto Circle for a report of a vehicle that had...
Farming Advocates Push Back Against Gov. Moore’s “MeatOut Day”
MARYLAND – Maryland Governor Wes Moore is receiving pushback from agricultural advocates after proclaiming Friday, Mar. 20, “MeatOut Day in Maryland.”. The announcement comes from the Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM), which has promoted the MeatOut program since 1985 to encourage individuals to reduce or eliminate...
Walmart Phone Pilfer: Suspect Charged After Stealing iPhone And Running From Calvert Deputies
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Hyattsville man is facing theft, assault, and obstruction charges after deputies say he stole a cellphone from outside a Walmart and later resisted arrest while attempting to flee on foot. Lavonte Lewis Grimes, 30, of Hyattsville, was arrested on March 2, 2026, following an...
Driver responsible for deadly Burke crash sentenced to 6 years
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A Fairfax County man who initiated a devastating crash that took the life of one teenager and severely injured three others was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday. Jose Angel Zelaya, 45, of Burke was driving more than double the 40 mile-an-hour speed...
Double shooting in Northeast DC leaves two men injured
WASHINGTON — Two men were taken to the hospital after being shot in Northeast DC on Thursday night. Police arrived at the 600 block of 19th Street, NE for a report of a shooting shortly after 9 p.m. Once police were at the scene, they found two men who...
Police: 3 armed carjackings in 1 hour in DC
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating three carjackings that occurred in the span of just over an hour in the District Wednesday night. Investigators have not said whether the trio of crimes are connected, but are urging anyone with information to contact them. The first carjacking was reported just before...
Boutique Pilates Studio The Alignist Opens in Rockville
The Alignist, a boutique Pilates studio founded by Master Pilates Instructor and former professional dancer Yeliz Dingler, opened on March 9, at 105 Gibbs Street in Rockville. Dingler, who previously performed internationally with the dance company Fire of Anatolia, brings more than three decades of experience in...
