Democratic leaders promised to do independent redistricting; they broke their promises
The Democratic delegates on the House Rules and Executive Nominations voted 18-6 on Jan. 25 to send the map drawn by the 2025 Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to the House of Delegates. Some of these delegates should re-read their 2018 campaign promises on redistricting in the 2018 MDLWV Voter’s...
9 Maryland Hot Dog Spots That Make Fast Food Feel Pointless
Maryland and New York squaring up over hot dogs was not something I had on my food bingo card. Maryland was always seafood territory in my head. Crabs, oysters, all things briny. Then these hot dogs showed up like, step aside. Snappy, loaded, unapologetic, and absolutely not fast-food energy. This...
Maryland’s In-N-Out? Burger Goes Viral Across The State
If you think you’ve had a great burger, wait until you meet this one. 7th Street Burger started as a smash-burger sensation in New York’s East Village, earned waves of praise and social-media buzz for its crispy, juicy patties and simple, craveable formula. That hype was brought to the DMV with its DC locations and...
Long Awaited Hot Dog Concept Nearing Opening
Hot dog! A brand new day is on the horizon for the great, unsung hero of the American cookout. While burgers have had (and will continue to have) their day, a pair of DC hospitality professionals are ensuring the hot dog finally gets the attention it’s due. Cork Wine Bar owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts are...
Daughter of Hip-Hop Star Continues Family’s HBCU Legacy
The daughter of hip-hop star 2 Chainz has chosen Howard University, extending a family HBCU legacy shaped by athletics, academics, and culture. The post Daughter of Hip-Hop Star Continues Family’s HBCU Legacy appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Rockville Megamart temporarily closes after fire
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Buddhist monks on a months-long Walk for Peace will pass through Annandale
A group of Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, D.C., is expected to pass through Annandale, Falls Church, and Seven Corners next week. The monks began their 2,300-mile journey at the Dhammacetiya Temple in Fort Worth on Oct. 29. They plan to arrive in D.C....
Woman killed, 2 firefighters hurt in DC house fire
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A woman died from her injuries, and two firefighters were hurt after a Friday night house fire in Southeast D.C., according to the DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS). In a post to the X platform shortly before 9 p.m., crews responded to reports...
Quincy’s Golf & Social Targets February Opening in Gaithersburg
Permanent signage is now up at Quincy’s Golf & Social at 245 Kentlands Blvd. in Gaithersburg, marking another visible step toward the opening of the country club-style restaurant, bar, and golf venue in the former Not Your Average Joe’s space. Quincy’s Golf & Social is targeting a February...
Blood streaks on the floor: Man who shot victim in Airbnb had been designated...
Bryan Alberto Cazares, 28, of Beltsville, Maryland, was arrested on January 23, 2026, and charged with first- and second-degree murder in the August 2025 shooting death of 29-year-old Wilson Estuardo Marroquin Caceros. He remains held without bail at Jennifer Road Detention Center. Crime Timeline. On August 17, 2025,...
