Signage Goes Up for Chicken Salad Chick
Permanent signage is now in place for Chicken Salad Chick at Olney Village Center. The fast-growing Southern-style restaurant is preparing to open at 18209 Village Center Drive, next to Hallmark, in the space formerly occupied by a karate studio. As previously reported, franchise owners initially hoped to open the...
4 Major: Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Maryland (April 2026)
Maryland’s retail and dining landscape is witnessing a significant "rationalization" this spring. As we move into April 2026, the focus for national brands has shifted entirely from physical expansion to digital efficiency. For Marylanders, this means the disappearance of several "legacy" storefronts—particularly...
Five Guys Offers Bogo Burger Deal To Celebrate 40th Birthday
The Arlington, Virginia-based chain is relaunching its buy-one-get-one-free burger offer during a "40th After Party." The promotion will run through Thursday, March 12, at participating North American locations. The original deal on Tuesday, Feb. 17, which marked the brand's 40th birthday, brought far more customers...
Family of murdered woman wants Fairfax County prosecutor held accountable
A Virginia family wants accountability after Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano dropped several charges against an illegal immigrant before he went on to allegedly kill their daughter and sister, Stephanie Minter. 7News Reporter Nick Minock spoke with Stephanie Minter’s family in an exclusive...
Final days until McDonald’s permanently closes ‘prime’ location after 40 years
MCDONALD’S is closing one of its most popular restaurants in less than a week. The fast food joint will close in Derwood, Maryland, on March 15 after four decades of operation. Further details on the future of the Maryland site have not been published. Despite this, those in the...
» Judge Sentences Repeat Shooter, Says, ‘Lucky’ No One Was Killed
A repeat offender in a non-fatal shooting was sentenced by DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on March 5 after accepting a plea deal. Thomas Carter, 27, was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence due to his involvement in the non-fatal shooting of an...
Weather Alert: Record heat to be followed by severe storm threat and 30-degree temperature...
BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders are being urged to prepare for a “complex” and potentially dangerous weather setup over the next 48 hours. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that record-breaking warmth on Wednesday will serve as the fuel for severe thunderstorms, followed by a dramatic “temperature dive” that will...
New requirements for SNAP customers
Larry Handerhan, Assistant Secretary for Programs, joined Fox 5 DC to talk about the changes and resources in Maryland.
Pennsylvania Fugitive Arrested After Attempting To Destroy Suspected Crack Cocaine Pipe
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A local man’s attempt to crush a suspected crack cocaine pipe in front of police ended in his arrest, authorities reported, highlighting a tense encounter in Lexington Park that led to multiple charges and court proceedings. Edward Raleigh Curley IV, 44, faces criminal charges in Maryland while...
Victim survives MS-13 ‘execution-style’ shooting by playing dead, another killed; convictions underway
A member of the MS-13 gang has joined the guilty verdicts of two fellow defendants after being convicted of first-degree murder.
