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Montgomery County crews rescue fawn struck in iron fence in Potomac
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Montgomery County is now safe and sound after it was trapped in a gate Thursday morning. In a post on X, officials said the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department and Animal Service was called into action after a baby deer got stuck in an […]
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
Water main break causes sinkhole in Montgomery County neighborhood
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – A large sinkhole developed in an Olney neighborhood after an early morning water main break on Willow Grove road. Brett Thomas says he woke up to the sound of WSSC water crews working outside his home. “I went and checked and there was actually no water coming out […]
Montgomery County offering free ‘back-to-school’ vaccines
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Children in Montgomery County can get free vaccinations ahead of the school year, officials said. Children from pre-K through high school can go to any of the four vaccination clinics for a free “back-to-school” vaccine. Montgomery County officials said that appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also available. […]
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Miss Harriett Chasing Third Stakes Win in $75,000 Miss Disco
LAUREL, MD – Multiple stakes winner Miss Harriett, bred and owned by David Baxter’s Narrow Leaf Farms, steps out of open company for the first time since her stunning upset of the 2023 Maryland Million Lassie in Sunday’s $75,000 Miss Disco at Laurel Park. The seventh running...
Jason Catanzarti Faces Assault, Other Charges In Maryland
Middle River resident Jason Catanzarti was arrested on Thursday night by troopers following an investigation into a man who pointed a handgun at another motorist during an incident on I-95 at I-695. According to investigators, troopers were called to the area of exit 49 on the interstate, where Catanzarti allegedly...
New Pottery Barn in Leesburg welcomes first customers
The doors officially opened today at the new Pottery Barn Outlet store in Leesburg. It’s located inside the Leesburg Premium Outlets. The large store features sofas and chairs, mirrors, kitchenware, decor items, and much more. After a sneak preview for VIPs on Thursday night, the store started welcoming customers...
Woman dead after being struck by vehicle in Fairfax County, police say
A female pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Great Falls, Virginia, early Saturday morning. Fairfax County police said crash happened on Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive around 4 a.m. The woman died at the scene of the crash and the driver of the striking vehicle remained...
Community Rallying To Send Body Back To El Salvador After Fatal Maryland Crash
Dina Rosibel Salgado Sorto had her dreams shattered after the mother of a 3-year-old daughter was killed in a Loudoun County crash, her family says.Early in the afternoon on Thursday, July 18, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the intersection of Waxpool Road and Red Rum Drive in As…
Arlington seeks public’s ideas to brighten Gateway Park in Rosslyn
ROSSLYN, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington County officials are hoping to bring a new spark of life to Gateway Park, and they are looking for the community’s help. County officials are asking residents to provide feedback on three draft concepts that have been drawn up for the park. Officials want to know which design […]
University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Derrick Mayes Joins MLB Draft League
Playing for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Derrick Mayes from Cincinnati, Ohio just finished his collegiate playing days and will now continue his baseball career joining the MLB Draft League which plays from early July until September games for a total of 50 games. Mayes will play for the Frederick Keys based in Frederick, Maryland.
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Dan Snyder’s Virginia mansion, estate on market for $60M
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Mount Vernon estate of former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hit the market. The asking price for the 16.5 acres along the Potomac River: $60 million. The property listing on TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s website says River View is the largest privately-owned parcel of George Washington’s original […]
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