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Pelicana Chicken opening this fall in Rockville
Bonchon is about to get some major competition in the Rockville Town Center area. Pelicana Chicken, a full-service Korean chicken restaurant, will open this fall at 4 N. Washington Street at Courthouse Center. The Pelicana chain was founded in 1982 in Daejeon, South Korea, and today boasts of over 3000 locations worldwide. It opened its first U.S. location in 2014 in Flushing, Queens, New York.
TurningPoint Names Gary Stegman as SVP for Business Development – Healthcare
Gary Stegman, a seasoned business development professional, has been appointed as senior vice president for business development – healthcare at TurningPoint Global Solutions. The software engineering services company said Wednesday Stegman’s responsibilities will center on the identification of new business opportunities, development of partnerships and expansion of TurningPoint’s health...
UMW to host debate for 7th District congressional candidates
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District on Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Derrick Anderson, the Republican candidate, and Eugene Vindman, the Democratic candidate, will face off in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. The debate is being...
MCFRS Respond to 2-Alarm Apartment Fire Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 12oooblk of Clarksburg Square Rd in Clarksburg. According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, “MCFRS is responding to 12832 Clarksburg Square Rd(Clarksburg) for a building fire with a report of fire to the rear of a 4-story residential apartment building with rescues. 2nd alarm requested.”
McLean Majors second in Little League softball Southeast Region
After winning district and state tournaments, the girls summer softball season ended for the McLean Little League Major All-Stars with a runner-up finish in the Southeast Region tournament, one win shy of qualifying for the World Series. McLean lost in the region championship game to Rowan Little League of Salisbury,...
TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 121 Texas counties may receive emergency prescription refills through Aug. 15 due to Hurricane Beryl. The counties impacted are Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Brooks, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron,...
Undercover sting results in 14 local vape shops in Loudoun Co. being charged for selling to minors
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — In a sweeping crackdown aimed at combating underage vaping, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged 14 local vape shops for violating age restrictions. The two-day sting, which targeted 32 businesses, underscores the growing concern over youth access to nicotine products in the community.
17-Year-Old Charged in Silver Spring Shooting
Police said a 17-year-old male is charged with a shooting in the downtown Silver Spring area that occurred in February. On Feb. 2 a man and his son were moving things from one car to another on Hartford Avenue when four suspects got out of a Honda Civic and approached them, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland
An alert was issued early on Friday morning advising that Merrimac Drive was shut down between 14th Avenue and Keokee Street, and neighbors were cautioned to shelter in place in the lowest level of their home following reports of shots fired that led to a standoff with officers. The incident...
Second round of electric buses delayed for Manassas schools; concerns raised about vendor reliability
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The second round of electric buses that was set to join Manassas City Public Schools’ fleet is delayed until November, school division officials told the School Board Tuesday.
Join the laugh fest at Hog Shack Bar-B-Q's comedy showcase on August 16th
Washington, D.C. (7News) — J. Scott Webster, Owner of Hog Shack Bar-B-Q, and Ace Jackson, co-owner of Black & White Comedy Productions stopped by for some laugh-out-loud fun and food. The restaurant is sponsoring a comedy showcase on Friday, August 16th at 8 pm. Hog Shack Bar-B-Q is located...
‘Tons of Trucks’ returns to Chinquapin Park next month and this year it’s free
Alexandria’s popular Tons of Trucks event is returning next month to Chinquapin Park (3210 King Street). The annual event brings all of the big city vehicles out to the park for attendees to see and explore. Tickets were previously $5 per person, but this year the event is free.
Governor Moore Attends 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today visited the Eastern Shore for the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Ocean City. Joined by Moore-Miller Administration cabinet secretaries, the governor met with local elected leaders and MACo leadership while attending numerous events at the conference. This trip marks the governor’s 20th visit to the Eastern Shore.
Protests Expected at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a couple of days, the Democratic National Convention will kick off in Chicago. That’s where delegates and local leaders will rally behind their nominee Vice President Kamala Harris for our highest office. WENY's Renata Stiehl and our Washington DC correspondents Rachel Knapp and Brendan Scanland will be covering the DNC all week.
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
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