NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in Maryland on Wednesday morning
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — A two-stage sounding rocket is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wednesday morning, carrying more than 50 student-developed experiments into suborbital space. The launch window for the Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket will open at 5:30 a.m. EDT. If skies are clear, the fli
Duck Donuts Planning Frederick Location, Targeting Early August Opening
Duck Donuts is preparing to expand its footprint in Maryland with a new location planned for Frederick. According to a recent construction update shared on the store’s social media pages, the shop will be located at 1700 Kingfisher Drive in the Shops at Monocacy shopping center. The business described the location as b
Driver Strikes Gas Line Causing Evacuations and Closure of MD-355
7:03pm update: All Northbound and Southbound lanes of MD-355 (Frederick Ave) at Maryland Ave have reopened. Expect residual delays. A vehicle struck a gas line Tuesday evening at Gaithersburg Plaza, prompting partial evacuations, a large emergency response, and the closure of a major stretch of MD-355 through the heart
Little Birdie opens in Del Ray, drawing officials and a caviar-topped chicken menu
Officials joined the Del Ray Business Association to welcome the chicken-focused spinoff from the Matt & Tony's team
13-Year-Old Identified As Suspect In Shooting That Struck Two Parked Vehicles
The Takoma Park Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, June 22, in the 7100 block of Cedar Avenue. According to a police press release from Tuesday afternoon, officers responded to the area around 6pm after initial reports indicated the incident had occurred at the Takoma Park Metro Stat
Possible tornado being investigated in Fairfax County after summer storm
The National Weather Service is investigating whether a tornado touched down in Burke, Virginia, after strong storms moved through the area, toppling trees and causing significant damage. WTOP’s Neal Augenstein reported that Guinea Road was closed between Zion Drive and Lakepointe Drive Tuesday morning, after wind and
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Springfield Town Center in Fairfax County
SPRINGFIELD, VA. - Police have evacuated the Springfield Town Center following a phoned-in bomb threat on Tuesday afternoon. The Fairfax County Police Department reported that a call was received at 4:27 p.m. from an unknown number. The caller claimed that there were 20 pipe bombs hidden inside the shopping mall.
Arrest made in 2024 murder at MGM National Harbor parking garage
On May 11, 2024, 37-year-old Daniel Antonio Thomas was found fatally shot in the parking garage of the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino. More than two years later, 28-year-old Dayon Neal was arrested in Charles County. The motive behind the murder remains under active investigation. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md....
Check Your Fridge: 18 Cheese Varieties Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Clover Hill Dairy cheeses have been recalled due to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that resulted in one death and eight hospitalizations, impacting products sold in several states including Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. Check your cheese drawer: All Clover Hill Dairy cheeses were recalled after a Listeria mono
DEVELOPING: More than 25,000 without power in Fairfax County after storms
More than 25,000 homes and businesses are without power in Fairfax County after severe storms ripped through the region. The storms arrived amid the evening commute and came in two waves, prompting multiple Severe Thunderstorm Warnings from the National Weather Service. As of publication time the second wave is startin

















