Silver Spring MD

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a gas leak at the Letterman House condominiums Wednesday night. FEMS Communications Director Gretchen Michael said FEMS responded to reports of an odor coming from the nine-story building at 7:55 p.m., where it found elevated carbon monoxide levels and evacuated all residents. After ventilating the building and determining the boiler room as the...

WASHINGTON — Young people gathered Wednesday night at a youth town hall hosted by the Black Swan Academy, speaking candidly about the challenges they face and the solutions they want city leaders to consider. "We always have a negative title no matter what," said Tyela Dawson, 17, one of...

Hinzi’s is set to make its Montgomery County debut today, with a soft opening scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at its new Germantown location at 13015 Wisteria Drive, in the former Mangino’s space. The restaurant announced it will welcome customers from 11am to 9pm, offering a first look...

Construction is moving forward on Qdoba’s upcoming Olney location, with a new permit issued for interior work at the future restaurant. A permit valued at $200,000 has been approved for construction at 3486 Olney Laytonsville Road in the Olney Shopping Center, signaling continued progress toward the restaurant’s opening. The space was previously occupied by Eco Cleaners and is located next to Royal Bagel Bakery...

Takoma Park Police are investigating an attempted robbery that left a man with a serious head injury earlier this week. Officers responded around 7:04pm on April 14 to a reported fight in the parking lot of the Aldi in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a significant head injury.

Bowie, Maryland - Jennifer Jones and her son were puzzled when they heard a strange sound coming from their Jeep. When Jones looked up at the roof, her eyes widened: kittens! "I was at the back of the Jeep," she told The Dodo. "And I look up, and I see a little head peek up!" Three newborn kittens were piled up on top of the...

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on I-495 on Wednesday. Around 3:52 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a crash that involved two vehicles: a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle and a pickup truck on I-95/495 NB (Outer Loop) past Eisenhower Avenue (Exit 174). When the troopers arrived on scene, they found the motorcyclist lying on the roadway with...

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then killed himself, authorities announced Thursday. Fairfax County police chief Kevin Davis said Fairfax shot Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, who was in the couple’s basement, several times before running to the home’s primary bedroom upstairs and killing himself with the same firearm.

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Park Police officer and driver were both hospitalized following a car chase in Northeast. On Wednesday, the USPP officer witnessed a driver with fake tags driving recklessly along the shoulder of DC-295. The officer attempted to pull the driver over, but they refused to stop, initiating a pursuit.

Bowie police are searching for the suspects who broke into two restaurants on Monday morning.