Man charged with beating victim with combination lock in Courthouse
A 57-year-old Arlington man is facing a felony charge after police say he beat someone he knows with a combination lock Sunday afternoon. The alleged incident happened in a residential building on the 2000 block of 14th Street N., a block away from Arlington County police headquarters in Courthouse. “At...
Federal job cuts crushed Montgomery County. A year later, recovery is still difficult
ROCKVILLE, Md. — New economic data reveals a sobering reality for Maryland’s largest jurisdiction: Montgomery County continues to deal with local job losses, lagging neighboring Virginia suburbs in its post-DOGE federal job cuts recovery. Some numbers show the problem might be deeper than just the federal cuts. Data...
Maryland Pizza Icon Opens New Location in New York City
Ledo Pizza announced that its newest location is now open at 220 Varick St. in Manhattan’s West Village, marking the chain’s second location in New York City. For many Marylanders, Ledo Pizza is more than just another pizza restaurant. The brand traces its roots to 1955, when the original Ledo Restaurant opened in Adel
Montgomery County Council to Consider Street Racing Bill, Montgomery College Funding
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 10 a.m., with proclamations recognizing Parks and Recreation Month, Mattie Stepanek Peace Day, National Council of Negro Women Day, and honoring Maryland State Delegate Pamela E. Queen. The Council will also interview James Hedrick and John Schli
Veep and Family to Add Hunt Country Residence
The whispers started when local residents reported seeing black SUVs arriving and a helicopter landing at Wolver Hill Farm, right next to the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia. When it was reported that the FAA had posted a no-fly zone over the property, we all knew something was up. Turns...
Hidden Coffee Shop Coming Soon to Gaithersburg
A new coffee shop is coming to Montgomery County as Cafecito prepares to open inside the new Whip Clean Car Wash at the Festival at Muddy Branch shopping center in Gaithersburg. The announcement comes as Whip Clean says construction is nearing completion, with the new car wash expected to open later this month.
The Haunted Maryland Forest Where Strange Lights and Unexplained Sounds Keep Being Reported
Some forests are peaceful. Others are a little more mysterious. This Maryland forest has a reputation for strange lights and unexplained sounds that keep people talking. Campers have reported seeing glowing orbs at night. Hikers have heard footsteps when no one was around. The stories go back years, and they...
$50,000 Scratch-Off Sold at Maryland Giant
A Frederick couple is celebrating a $50,000 Maryland Lottery win after purchasing a scratch-off at the Giant located at 18331 Leaman Farm Road in Germantown. According to MD Lottery, the wife initially thought she had won $50,000 but wasn’t certain until her husband confirmed the ticket was a top-prize winner. The coup
JUST IN: Dog may have accidentally started fire at West End home, owner says
A kitchen fire may have been accidentally set off by a dog this morning (Monday) at a West End home, according to the owner. The Alexandria Fire Department responded around 9:31 a.m. after a resident reported the smell of smoke from a neighbor’s home in the 600 block of N. Ripley Street. Units encountered a fire on the
Fired Alexandria sheriff’s deputy allegedly agreed to smuggle drugs to inmate for $500
More details have been released about a fired Alexandria sheriff’s deputy going to court next month after allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate in the city jail. During the first week in April, an inmate at the detention center informed the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office that at least...
