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› On his famous 1522-24 expedition to North America, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazano failed to notice the entranceway to the Chesapeake Bay and missed out on becoming the first European to visit the region. That distinction went to Captain John Smith, an English explorer and soldier, more than eight decades late

The Container Store in Gaithersburg has officially closed permanently. The store, located at 201 Ellington Boulevard, welcomed its final customers earlier this month. It is now listed as permanently closed on The Container Store website. The closure comes after the company changed course on previously announced plans t

WASHINGTON — A 48-year-old man was shot dead over the weekend in Northeast D.C. and police are searching for answers. So far, no arrests have been made and detectives are asking for the public's help to find the person or people responsible. According to a spokesperson for the police...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Two men were hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a stabbing in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police said Fifth District officers responded around 2:11 p.m. to the 2500 block of 4th Street NE for a reported stabbing. When of

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded at approximately 5:16 a.m. Monday to the 14800 block of Maydale Court in Silver Spring for a house fire. Firefighters arrived to find flames visible from the front door of the single-family home. All six occupants, including three adults and three children, e

Maryland utility regulators are facing a court challenge from the state Office of People's Counsel over a 2025 law aimed at limiting unnecessary pipeline replacement projects and reducing related costs. Maryland utility regulators are facing a court challenge from the state office that represents consumers in a case th

Craving charming ice cream shops in Maryland that are pure sugary bliss?. These 14 ice cream shops serve up delightful flavors and sweet, memorable treats!. 1. Hoffman’s Ice Cream & Deli (Westminster) Hoffman’s Ice Cream & Deli in Westminster is the kind of place that earns a permanent spot...

The fun doesn’t stop after the country’s 250th anniversary; the Maryland State Fair is celebrating its 145th anniversary this summer. This classic American summer experience is an opportunity to form long-lasting memories and bring families closer together at the Maryland State Fair 2026. Key takeaways. The big picture

A man was shot and killed on a sidewalk in Anne Arundel County on Saturday evening, according to police.

BALTIMORE (WKRC) — A Maryland couple's retirement plans got a major boost after a $20 scratch-off ticket won them a $500,000 top prize. The Dundalk couple claimed the prize July 15 after purchasing a winning Gifts of Green scratch-off ticket at a Walmart. The winner said her husband suggested...