DOGE’d federal worker runs for D.C. mayor
A laid off federal worker is running for D.C. mayor. Why it matters: Hope Solomon is one of the many feds whose lives were upended by DOGE — the Elon Musk operation that derailed the city's economy . The big picture: Solomon, a Dupont resident who grew up in Burleith, worked as a contractor at DHS until mid-July, and...
Driver identified in DC trash truck hit-and-run that killed e-bike rider
D.C. police say they have identified the dumpster truck driver accused of hitting and killing a person on an e-bike in Northwest D.C. and then fleeing the scene. Investigators also corrected earlier information, saying the person who died was a man. The crash happened near Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue NW. Police...
Construction Underway for Montgomery County’s First Barrio Burrito Bar
Construction is set to begin at Montgomery County’s first Barrio Burrito Bar, which will also be Maryland’s second location overall. We first reported on the upcoming restaurant more than a year ago and a Baltimore-area location has since opened. The new Barrio Burrito Bar will be located at...
This Old-School Diner In Maryland Has Banana Pancakes Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Sometimes food memories hit you like a lightning bolt of nostalgia – that’s the magic waiting at Nick’s Diner in Wheaton, Maryland, where the banana pancakes have achieved legendary status among locals. The charming red exterior with its bold blue lettering stands as a beacon of breakfast...
Squatters Removed From $2.3 Million Bethesda Mansion After Nine-Month Standoff
*A prolonged dispute over a vacant $2.3 million property in Bethesda reached its climax this week after law enforcement arrested one of the occupants and spent the night clearing out the home. The saga has fueled a broader reckoning in Maryland over how the state handles unauthorized occupation of private property.
10 Hole-In-The-Wall Maryland Cafés That Treat Crab Cakes Like A Craft
Let’s be honest: crab cakes are serious business in Maryland. Some people approach them like they’re ordering a coffee, casual, maybe a shrug. But then there are the hole-in-the-wall cafés where every crab cake is basically a tiny masterpiece, and suddenly you realize your casual lunch just became a culinary heist.
Potbelly temporarily closed in Rockville, 5 years after mocking Panera Bread closure
Remember when Potbelly at 199 E. Montgomery Avenue in Rockville Town Center mocked nearby competitor Panera Bread for its "temporary closure" in December 2020? Now the mayo is on the other sandwich, as Potbelly is now "temporarily closed" itself. A sign in the window apologizes for the inconvenience, but does not...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Maryland in February
MARYLAND — A foot of snow falling from a single winter storm in Maryland during February is not unprecedented, based on historical weather data, though it does require a specific set of atmospheric conditions. February is typically one of Maryland’s snowiest months. Long-term climate records from the National Weather...
Potomac Interceptor Collapse Now Approaching Largest Wastewater Spill In US History: Reports
Reportedly approaching one of the largest wastewater spills in US history, the Potomac Interceptor collapse is now entering a pivotal stretch as DC Water ramps up pumping capacity to 114 million gallons per day, while E. coli levels near the collapse site remain staggeringly high. No new overflow events impacting...
15 displaced in Northeast DC apartment fire
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — 15 people are displaced after a Saturday apartment fire in Northeast, D.C., according to the DC Fire and EMS Department. In a post to X shortly before 5 p.m., firefighters said crews responded to reports of smoke billowing from the top floor of an apartment building in the 1400 Block […]
