Gas explosion in Calverton sends 1 to hospital, brings down power line
A gas leak caused an explosion on a construction site in Calverton, Maryland, on Friday night, sending one person to the hospital and taking down a power line. In a post on X, Prince George’s County Fire and Rescue said that the fire broke out around 10:15 p.m. near Powder Mill Road and Cherry Hill Road.
Driver Rescued From Overturned Vehicle
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday morning to the 15500 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville for a collision with entrapment. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews arrived to find an overturned vehicle with one adult trapped inside. Firefighters were able to...
Storm Team4 Forecast: Colder temps are back as wintry mix comes Monday
You might have thought spring was finally here on Saturday but unfortunately, for those who like warmer weather, we're not quite done with winter weather yet. On Sunday, temperatures are back in the 40s and we'll get colder by Monday. Expect it to be breezy and cooler on Sunday as wind gusts go up to 10 to 20 mph....
How to Eat Your Way Through D.C.
In honor of Black History Month, The Eagle has put together a small food tour of the various flavors of D.C. According to the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, over 40 percent of D.C. residents are Black/African-American with ethnic roots varying from East Africa, West Africa and the Caribbean.
$100,000 Lottery Prize Won on Tickets Sold in Wheaton
A Silver Spring retiree won $100,000 after purchasing multiple Pick 5 lottery tickets at Wheaton Winery on University Boulevard, according to the Maryland Lottery. The winner bought several dozen tickets on February 23 and at first believed he had narrowly missed winning, but after reviewing the remaining tickets...
These 9 Maryland Flea Markets Are Absolute Treasure Troves
These 9 flea markets offer unique finds and weekend fun!. 1. 8th Ave Flea Market (Glen Burnie) Picture this: acres of parking lots filled with tents, tables, and treasures as far as your eyes can see. That’s what you get when you roll up to 8th Ave Flea Market on...
Woman Hospitalized After Stabbing
Montgomery County Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday in the 11500 block of February Circle in White Oak. Officers responded to the area and located an adult female suffering from injuries. She was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say no suspect is...
Chicken Salad Chick Now Aiming to Open Second Maryland Location in May
Chicken Salad Chick is adjusting its timeline for its upcoming Olney location and is now aiming for a late spring opening, rather than the March debut previously anticipated. As first reported in November, the fast-growing Southern-style restaurant is planned for Olney Village Center at 18209 Village Center Drive,...
Patient rescued from shaft inside DC hospital: officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A man suffered serious injuries after officials say he jumped down a hospital shaft in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded to a confined space rescue at MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Irving Street just after 4 a.m. Fire officials say a patient jumped 20...
New DC arch: disappointingly predictable design leaves fans underwhelmed
The newly unveiled arch in Washington, D.C., has sparked the reaction many expected: a mixture of polite praise and tired familiarity. Photographs of the structure circulated quickly, and online commentary settled into a predictable rhythm. Some call it dignified. Others say it is safe. The debate has become as much...
