Why This ICONIC Burger Near the Zoo Is Winning Hearts in Washington, DC
DC is full of burger joints, but Duke’s Counter has a special pull that keeps people coming back. Right across from the National Zoo, this cozy spot lures in neighbors, zoo‑goers, and burger fans with big flavor and zero pretense. The first bite of their famous Proper Burger...
Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Collision With SUV
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Dickerson. At approximately 1:11 pm, 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Dickerson Road and Mouth...
Voting in Maryland is about to get a high-tech upgrade
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Md. -- The state is testing the water with brand new digital voting machines. Now, the new technology won't debut until the 2028 elections, but people who are eager to see what's in store can get a sneak peek. From long lines to lightning-fast results, the state...
Downtown Silver Spring Update: The Guardian Sold, Blairs District Retail Construction Begins
The Guardian apartment building in downtown Silver Spring was recently sold to an undisclosed buyer at a foreclosure auction held last month. The 167-unit office-to-residential conversion sold for $14.3 million at a substitute trustee’s auction on February 26, reflecting the tenant’s interest in a ground lease for...
Popular DMV Food Truck Catalyst Hot Dogs Goes Brick-and-Mortar
Catalyst Hot Dogs, one of Montgomery County’s most well-known food trucks, is making the leap to a permanent location. The locally grown brand will open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant at 15547 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, taking over the former Jeffrey’s/Jerry’s Subs & Pizza space. Founded in...
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Tunnel Vision Challenge ends with a surprise for Louisiana, Maryland...
Elon Musk’s The Boring Company (TBC) announced today that it is building free underground Loop tunnels in three American cities: New Orleans, Louisiana; Baltimore, Maryland; and Dallas, Texas. The company had promised one winner when it launched the Tunnel Vision Challenge in January. After receiving 487 submissions,...
Maryland Family Searching After A Storm Spots Their Missing Dog Curled In A Ravine...
No matter how closely people watch over their pets, life still finds ways to throw in a frightening surprise. That was the case for Layla, a twelve year old Anatolian shepherd, who gave her Maryland family a terrible scare after disappearing from their backyard during a severe thunderstorm. Somewhere in...
Ward 7 Condo Owners Drowning in Mysterious $200K DC Water Bill
In the Marshall Heights section of Southeast Washington, homeowners at the Amber Overlook condos say they are staring down more than $200,000 in past-due charges from DC Water - a bill they describe as both staggering and unexplained. Residents say the mounting balance has triggered liens on several units and...
Police Investigating Theft by Deception, Over $10K in Property Stolen
Takoma Park Police are investigating a theft by deception that resulted in more than $10,000 in stolen property. According to police, on March 20 at approximately 7:41pm, officers responded to the 7900 block of Cole Avenue for a reported theft. The victim told police the incident began earlier in the evening, between...
Clinton found guilty of home invasion, kidnapping in Charles
A Charles County jury last week found Amar Julio Barrera, 44, of Clinton guilty of home Invasion, kidnapping and related charges after a five-day trial. On Sept. 25, 2025, A. Worley with the Charles sheriff’s office responded to University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center for the report of an assault,...

















