Silver Spring apartment unit condemned for rat outbreak
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County's Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) deemed a unit at Arrive Silver Spring unsafe for occupancy after the tenant shared clips of rats running around her apartment that gained popularity on social media. TikTok user @ethiopianshawty posted that officials declared...
Widow Loses Home In Explosion Weeks After Husband’s Death, Maryland Family Says
A Maryland woman already grieving the loss of her husband of 60 years is now trying to rebuild her life all over again after her home exploded less than a month later — destroying every single thing she owned between Thanksgiving and Christmas, her family says. According to a...
10 people, including COs, indicted in 3 contraband schemes at Md. prison
JESSUP, Md. — Ten people — including two correctional officers and a correctional educator — have been indicted in connection with three contraband smuggling operations at Jessup Correctional Institution (JCI), Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced. The charges outline three unrelated operations inside...
Washington, DC Renter Reflects on the Importance of Countering a Lease Renewal Against Penny-Pinching...
With a lease term, landlords can move renters in for a set amount of time, though the length of time varies. Unfortunately, when it’s time to renew that release, some landlords take it as an opportunity to raise prices, and usually by a lot. There’s a reason landlords are looked down on. More importantly, it’s often...
Monk’s leg amputated after driver crashes into group near Houston during ‘Walk for Peace’...
A monk injured during the "Walk for Peace" from Fort Worth to Washington had his leg amputated following an accident last month.
Forestville Grandma Snags Dino-Sized $50K Win On Jurassic Park Scratch-Off
Angela Martinez-Gomez walked into Lottery headquarters in Baltimore this week with the kind of smile that would make even a T. rex back up a few steps. The Prince George’s County resident had scanned her Jurassic Park scratch-off and learned it was worth a roaring $50,000. “I couldn’t believe...
Multiple Afghans arrested by ICE in Albany amid crackdown after D.C. shooting
After the shooting of two National Guard members, immigration officials are targeting Afghans for deportation. At least 10 were arrested this week in the Albany area.
Construction company ordered to pay $725,000 for failing to pay workers in DC
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Wednesday that Christian Siding, a construction company that has worked on different projects throughout the District, must pay $725,000 to resolve allegations of not properly paying its workers. Some construction projects require "prevailing wages," which are...
Death Investigation Closes Shady Grove Metro Garages In Maryland, Police Say (Developing)
Officers were called shortly before 5 a.m. to the North Parking garage for a reported death, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. According to the agency, police said, “Parking Garage 1 & 2 accessed from Redland Road is closed.”. The department said that more information is expected...
Speed Camera at 13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906 Triggers for Every Car...
A speed camera located just before 13501 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, has been reportedly flashing at every passing car, raising concerns among drivers. A local resident, who was confident they were driving under the speed limit, captured the incident on their dashcam. They also approached a police officer...

















