Hyattsville’s Big New 7-Eleven Goes Beyond Typical Offerings
A new 7-Eleven near the Hyattsville Crossing Metro station goes beyond the usual offerings. Located at 3599 East-West Highway, across from the Mall at Prince George’s on the former Sunoco site, the gas station and convenience store is part of a a newer design and approach from the Texas-based chain, which has been rapi
Electrical fire damages historic church in DC
WASHINGTON — Firefighters say a small electrical fire has damaged a church with a long history in the District. Crews were first called to St. Dominic's Catholic Church near the intersection of 6th Street and E Street Southwest for a fire alarm around 9:30 p.m. on Friday. Once there, firefighters saw flames and smoke c
Woman found trapped in vehicle in woods off I-295 after crash, officials say
A woman was taken to the hospital after a vehicle was found in the woods off of Interstate 295 in Washington, D.C., according to officials.
Fresh Market to permanently close Vienna grocery store this month
The Fresh Market is leaving the Town of Vienna. The North Carolina grocery chain’s last day of business after nearly 15 years at Danor Plaza will be May 31, employees confirmed to FFXnow. Word of the impending closure began to spread among customers last Friday (May 8). Some expressed...
Arrest made after driver appears to knock out pedestrian during road rage incident
A Maryland man is facing a serious felony charge after police say he got out of his car and struck a pedestrian. The apparent road rage incident happened just after 10 a.m. Friday on Shirlington Road near the W&OD Trail, between the Shirlington and Green Valley neighborhoods. It was captured on traffic camera video, be
Man dies in single-vehicle collision with pole, tree in Bethesda
Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred early Saturday morning in a residential neighborhood near downtown Bethesda, the department said Saturday in a news release. Saturday’s release did not identify the man who died. Police spokesperson Casandra Tressler said Monday m
DC-area universities cutting staff as funding declines
Several colleges and universities, including some in the D.C. area, are making deep staffing cuts amid budget deficits and reductions in state and federal funding. Last week, Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically Black university, announced plans to eliminate 79 jobs while it grapples with an $18 milli
Laurel Mexican restaurant shut down following Cinco de Mayo violence
LAUREL, Md. — Fallout is growing after Cinco de Mayo celebrations turned violent in Prince George's County. A sign posted outside Amigos Mexican Grill says the City of Laurel has suspended the building's use and occupancy permit — making it illegal to enter the property. This comes after...
Amigo’s Mexican Grill closed on Mother’s Day after violent incidents result in permit suspension
Amigo's Mexican Grill should have been packed Sunday for Mother's Day. But it remained closed for one of its busiest days of the year.
One person dead following four-vehicle crash in Maryland
MARYLAND — A 33-year-old Upper Marlboro woman was killed early Sunday morning in a four-vehicle crash involving an MTA bus in Anne Arundel County, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers responded around 1:15 a.m. to the intersection of Dorsey Road and Telegraph Road in Glen Burnie for reports of a crash involving
