Chevy Chase house fire displaces 4
A fire that sparked Saturday in a single-family home in Chevy Chase left three adults and a child displaced and caused about $15,000 in damage, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. [DC News Now]. Silver Spring’s Lime & Cilantro to open adjacent pizza shop. The modern...
If Maryland residents want independent and effective inspectors general, they are going to have...
It’s clear that elected officials don’t share the public’s wishes. Here’s a reasonable way to give IGs access to records otherwise protected by the Maryland Public Information Act. [OP-ED] It’s a discouraging commentary on attitudes toward inspectors general by many state and local officials that the...
Washington DC’s Police Fleet Is Falling Apart, and Taxpayers Are Footing the $17 Million...
Washington DC’s Metropolitan Police Department is running what amounts to a very expensive parking lot. While residents dial 911, nearly 200 department vehicles have been sidelined for maintenance or repairs rather than patrolling the streets. ... Read more
Algae covers Reflecting Pool after $14M restoration
Green algae is covering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just days after a $14.2 million renovation project was completed.
DC Weather: Severe threat over, overnight showers still possible
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A severe thunderstorm watch was allowed to expire early from the National Weather Service as the severe storm threat winds down Sunday night. Storms initiated all around the DC metro, but did not materialize for most of the immediate area. The front responsible for the...
Police search for missing swimmer in Potomac River
GREAT FALLS, Va. — Police are searching for a swimmer who went missing in the Potomac River near Great Falls Sunday evening. Crews focused their search between Great Falls, Difficult Run and Old Angler’s Inn. Multiple agencies, including Montgomery County and Fairfax County fire and rescue, deployed eight boats, underw
La Loca To Turn Logan Circle Corner Into Mexican Pizza Hot Spot
La Loca is staking its claim on a busy Logan Circle and Shaw corner, with fresh signage now up at 1018 Rhode Island Ave NW, the former home of The Roasted Boon. The new branding promises Mexican-style pizza, burritos, tacos and a bar. For now, the storefront still just says "Coming soon," with no opening date posted, b
Bowie to Get a Taste of Celebrated Food Hall
Bowie diners, get ready to welcome the food hall that’s burning up the fast-casual dining scene. Wonder had added the region to its roster in its unstoppable quest for North-Eastern domination. The rapidly expanding concept is bringing its distinctive model to 15443 Excelsior Drive. Bowie foodies won’t have to...
Understanding Dash Cam Regulations in Maryland
Dash cams are legal in Maryland, but you must follow specific mounting rules and audio consent laws. The camera cannot obstruct your view of the road, and all passengers must consent before recording audio. Mounting Requirements. Maryland has precise placement rules for dash cams on your windshield:. Placement OptionRu
NYC and the Northeast bracing for thunder storms, severe weather to close the weekend
The Northeast remains under the threat of severe weather today, with more than 100 million Americans at risk of severe storms with damaging wind gusts and hail through this evening. It comes on the heels of severe weather events that were fueled by near-record heat, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s from the Carol
