Oversight says DC police chief ‘undermined’ accuracy of crime data
A new House Oversight Committee report takes aim at Washington D.C.‘s Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith, accusing Smith of manipulating the district’s crime data. The Oversight Committee released the interim investigation report on Sunday, just days after Smith announced her resignation, effective...
DC breaks world record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
The previous record was 480, but on Saturday, the “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event had 1,435 couples locking lips and setting a new world record. Michael Empric, the adjudicator from the Guinness World Records, thrilled the nearly 3,000 people on hand, letting them know from the stage that they made...
Silver Spring Resident Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize from Scratch-Off Bought on Veirs Mill Road
A man from Silver Spring, Maryland, won a $100,000 prize from a lottery scratch-off ticket. The truck driver visited Baltimore on December 11, 2025, to claim his prize. He said he received the $10 Double Your Money scratch-off ticket from a family member as a thank-you for helping them the previous month. The ticket...
Governor Moore doubles down on child poverty fight in Maryland with $19 million for...
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the second year of Maryland’s Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Initiative, committing more than $19 million in funding to continue the state’s “unapologetic, unprecedented” attack on concentrated child...
8 Massive Secondhand Shops In Maryland Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
Wondering where Maryland locals find those jaw-dropping secondhand bargains everyone talks about?. These 8 enormous thrift stores offer incredible deals and treasure-hunting adventures that won’t break the bank!. 1. 2nd Ave Thrift Superstore (Columbia) The name “Superstore” isn’t kidding around at 2nd Ave in...
Three arrested after two men accused of shooting each other in DC
Three people have been arrested after two men reportedly shot each other in D.C. on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Goodwill Signs On To Take Former Planet Aid Space
Goodwill is set to take over the Rockville space that was most recently home to Planet Aid in the Montrose Shopping Center (the longtime home of MOM’s Organic Market). The Planet Aid thrift store and donation center at 5520 Randolph Road closed its doors in September, ending its run at the location. At the time, a...
Two D.C. Residents Arrested for Wearing a Mask in Public and Assaulting an Officer...
In a recent crime prevention initiative at the Pentagon City Metro Station, Arlington County Police encountered resistance leading to two arrests, with the incident unfolding on the 1200 block of S. Hayes Street; as reported by Arlington County, the initial confrontation began when an officer, stationed for crime...
Wounded West Virginia National Guard soldier transitions to rehab after rapid progress
WASHINGTON — Sixteen days after suffering a critical gunshot wound to the head, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe of the West Virginia National Guard has made what doctors are calling extraordinary progress in his recovery. MedStar Washington Hospital Center neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Mai said Wolfe was airlifted to the hospital...
First Look Inside Go Fresh 365 at the Former Safeway Location
Go Fresh 365, the Chinese and Asian supermarket chain, is now open at 1800 Rockville Pike in Rockville, taking over the former Safeway space at The Galvan at Twinbrook (photos below). The opening marks the arrival of another major international grocery brand to Montgomery County. Go Fresh 365 operates multiple...
