The high cost of housing: hitting Marylanders hard
On a warm Sunday afternoon in Olney, Maryland, would-be homeowners perused a three-bedroom townhouse overlooking a lake. This particular home was up for sale for nearly a quarter of a million dollars – which was enough to make prospective first-time homebuyers like Vincent Kiatta think twice. “The market is...
You’ll Feel Like You’re In Another World Inside This Maryland Salt Room
Ever wish you could teleport somewhere completely different without the hassle of airports, packing, or explaining to your boss why you need another vacation day?. Salt Works Spa in Bel Air offers the next best thing: a transportive experience that’ll make you forget you’re still in Maryland, all within the span of a l
Soko Butcher Shop Sets Friday Opening for Leesburg Location
Takoma Park-based Soko Butcher Shop & Market is opening its new Leesburg location this week as chef-owner Brad Feickert expands the popular cheesesteak and sandwich shop into Northern Virginia. We previously reported in March that Feickert, who is a Purcellville native, had taken over the former La Taqueria taco shop..
5 Most Disgusting Things to Eat in Maryland State
MARYLAND - When outsiders think of Maryland cuisine, they usually picture picturesque piles of steamed blue crabs heavily dusted with Old Bay seasoning. But if you step away from the polished waterfront restaurants and dig into the state's deep, historical culinary roots, you will find a menu that requires a bit more b
Great Falls barn decimated by flames
GREAT FALLS, Va. — A barn in Great Falls has been gutted by flames following a vicious fire Wednesday night. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 200 block of Walker Road around 9 p.m. for reports of a heavy fire behind a home. Firefighters who reported to the scene found that a barn completely envel
Shark Tank-Backed Collars & Co. Opening Flagship Store in Bethesda
Collars & Co., the menswear brand known for its appearance on the television show Shark Tank, is set to open its first flagship store in Bethesda in early June. The new location at Bethesda Row will replace the company’s Rockville pop-up store, which opened in late 2025. The approximately...
10 Virginia Towns Losing Residents Due To Record-High Property Taxes
Virginia is growing in many places, but not everywhere. Some towns are shrinking, and the main reason is property taxes. They have climbed to record highs, pushing longtime residents out of homes their families have owned for generations. I have watched this happen in communities across the state. Small towns...
Suspended Bowie Police Sergeant found guilty in on-duty highway shooting
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A suspended Bowie Police Department sergeant has been found guilty on multiple charges tied to an on-duty shooting in Prince George’s County in 2024. Sgt. Robert Warrington was convicted following a bench trial on charges including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless end
Motorcyclist identified in fatal crash with semi-truck in Centreville
The motorcyclist who died in a crash with a semi-truck has been identified.
Bethesda Co-Op in Cabin John to close May 31 after more than 50 years
After selling organic and specialty health food products, bulk grains, nuts and candies, books, greeting cards and tie-dyed socks to the Cabin John and Bethesda communities for 50 years, the Bethesda Co-Op will close permanently on May 31. Helen Atkocius, the co-op’s general manager, told Bethesda Today on Tuesday that

















