Electric scooter rider dies nearly a month after crash in Merrifield
A Falls Church man has died weeks after he was struck by a driver while riding an electric scooter near Gatehouse Plaza in Merrifield, police say. Not long before midnight on the evening of April 1, the driver of a 2022 Toyota Corolla heading north on Gallows Road crashed into Mesfin Abay, 37, who was traveling east across Gallows Road at the Gatehouse Road...
One taken to hospital after shooting near Nats Park
D.C. police are searching for two people who ran away after a shooting near Nationals Park late Sunday night that left a man hurt.
Gas leak possibly caused fire on rooftop of DC building: Officials
D.C. firefighters battled a fire possibly started by a gas leak on the rooftop of a building in Southeast on Sunday night.
Two Maryland Restaurants Make List of “Best Steakhouses Around D.C.”
Eater DC released its latest list of the “Best Steakhouses Around D.C.,” with a focus on original and smaller-scale steakhouses that have been open for roughly six months or more. While there are plenty of places to grab a steak in Maryland, only two Maryland restaurants made the list, and both are in Montgomery County.
This Maryland Mexican Restaurant Is Blowing Up for No-Fuss Great Food
Sometimes you just want a burrito that does not ask you how your day was. This place gets it. There are no moody lights, no waiters explaining the menu for ten minutes, and definitely no tiny portions on a giant white plate. You walk in, you smell the good stuff, and suddenly you are very hungry.
Kayaker suffers life-threatening injuries after being separated from boat in Potomac River
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the incident involved three men and unfolded near the Great Falls area. The group had self-rescued onto the Virginia shoreline. First responders with the MCFRS and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue both reported to the scene around 2 p.m. Of the...
Hedgehog Ownership Laws in Maryland: What Pet Owners Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! You’re thinking about getting a hedgehog in Maryland, and the first question on your mind is a smart one: is it even legal? Hedgehog ownership laws in Maryland are more straightforward than in many other states, but there are still local rules, housing standards, and sourcing requirements worth knowing before you commit...
Rita’s offers free small Italian Ice with purchase for National Italian Ice Day
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is celebrating National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, with a freebie for customers nationwide. At participating Rita’s locations, guests can receive a free small Italian Ice with any treat purchase. This offer is valid all day and is available through the Rita’s Ice app as a one-time reward.
8 displaced in Montgomery County house fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Seven adults and one child are without a home after a Sunday house fire in Rockville, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Firefighters said crews responded around 4:30 p.m. to reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from a home in the 400 block […]
Eight Displaced After House Fire in Rockville
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 400 block of North Horners Lane in Rockville on Sunday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire has been extinguished, but eight people, including seven adults and one child, have been displaced. A smoke alarm activated and alerted occupants to the fire, which started on the...

















