Ticks Carrying Potentially-Deadly Babesiosis Are Now Spreading To Mid-Atlantic States, Experts Warn
Research led by Ellen Stromdahl (Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen) Baltimore, Delmarva Peninsula Among Hotspots; Most Doctors Don’t Think To Test For Disease. A new study finds blacklegged ticks carrying Babesia microti, the parasite that causes babesiosis, have expanded into Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,...
Woman sentenced for driving into, killing 2 Riverdale kids walking to school
The woman who hit and killed two children walking to school in Prince George's County was sentenced.
DC Woman Arrested in Fatal Domestic Stabbing in Southwest
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 22-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal domestic-related stabbing that occurred early Friday morning, July 26, in Southwest D.C., authorities confirmed. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at...
Units Available at Riggs Crossing Senior Residences
As of July 25, 2025, several units remain available for leasing at the recently constructed Riggs Crossing Senior Residences located at 307 Riggs Road NE. 1-bedroom: 20 available (6 of the units are ANSI accessible units and 1 is a UFAS accessible unit) 2-bedrooms unit (requires two leaseholders): 1 available.
Teen grazed in head by bullet in Northeast DC, police say
A teenage boy was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after he was grazed in the head by a bullet in Northeast D.C., according to police.
Dog days of summer: Keeping your pets safe
The ferocious DC heat isn't just hitting us humans -- it's affecting the pets of the DMV. Fox 5's Jennifer Delgado reports from Friendship Hospital for Animals in Northwest DC.
Washington, D.C. Among America’s Most Stressed Cities in 2025
A new WalletHub study ranks Washington, D.C. as the 34th most stressed city in the U.S., citing high levels of financial, work, and health-related stress among residents.
Bethesda and Rockville Named Among Safest Suburbs in the U.S.
According to a new analysis by SmartAsset, Bethesda and Rockville are among the safest suburbs in the United States, ranking #2 and #4 respectively. The study evaluated 360 U.S. suburbs within 45 minutes of a major city, using data on violent crime, property crime, drug overdoses, traffic deaths, and excessive...
Police Arrest Two in Stolen Vehicle and Firearm Incident
Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of 18-year-old Mario Collins and a 16-year-old male juvenile, both from Washington DC. The arrests are in connection with a stolen vehicle, the possession of a stolen handgun, and the assault on police officers. According to police,...
Man shot in Southeast DC; police investigating
A man is recovering in the hospital after he was shot in Southeast D.C. on Thursday, police said.
