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PFAS chemicals have been detected in drinking water that serves Fairfax County residents, prompting officials to move forward with new treatment plans. According to Fairfax Water, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are also known as “forever chemicals.” PFAS have come from industrial production and consumer pro

A Maryland state delegate and a union leader are accusing each other of assault after a confrontation outside an early voting site in Gaithersburg, an incident captured on video and now under police review.

LAUREL, Md. (WBFF) — A former standout athlete is wanted for attempted murder after a Cinco de Mayo celebration ended in a triple shooting. Micahel Dakernu Dennah, 24, is wanted on 18 criminal counts including three counts of first-degree attempted murder and three counts of second-degree attempted murder. Officers...

Maryland school calendar 2026-2027 dates are essential for families planning vacations, childcare, appointments, and school year activities. This guide covers Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), and Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) key dates for the 2026–202

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Late Thursday night, a man died after being hit by a car in Fairfax County, but the death was the third pedestrian fatality in the county in less than 24 hours. That's according to the Fairfax County Police Department, which announced the crashes throughout...

Detectives in Montgomery County are asking for the community's help in connection with a shooting at the Damascus Gardens apartment complex.

D.C Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt granted defendant George Mudd a new defense attorney on June 17 after reading his “eloquently” written letter. Mudd, 71, is charged with first-degree murder and felony murder. Both charges face an aggravating factor of being especially heinous or cruel while committing or attempti

An ex-girlfriend and a one-time foster sister of the defendant both testified in a homicide trial before DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park on June 16. Michael Wells, 55, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed, second-degree murder while armed, two counts of firearm possession during a crime of vi

Janeese Lewis George, a Washington , DC City Councilmember, won the Democratic primary to become the city's next mayor on Thursday, a triumph celebrated by progressives in the nation's capital and beyond as a further sign that the democratic socialism she represents is resonating deeply with voters within the party. “F

WASHINGTON (KT) – The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History opened its new exhibition, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” on Thursday, with Kentucky artifacts among those […]