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2 in custody in connection with Oakton homicide: chief
OAKTON, Md. - Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a weekend homicide in the Oakton area of Fairfax County. Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis told FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey that the two people are expected to be charged with murder. The investigation began...
Maryland Weather: Showers & storms likely tonight
BALTIMORE-- Scattered storms will develop late this evening through the overnight. Some storms will have heavy downpours.After a warm and muggy day, were looking at the chance of rain returning to the area later this evening into tonight. Some of the scattered showers & storms will contain heavy downpours. While most places will see a quarter to half inch of rain, some areas will see locally higher amounts where storms take place. Look for low temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of humidity tonight.Scattered showers and storms are possible again Wednesday and Thursday with a stationary front draped across the area....
Baskin Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Event With $2 Scoops
Baskin Robbins at 19316 Montgomery Village Ave, which opened back in November, will hold its official grand opening event on Saturday, July 27, from 12-4pm. The event will feature a DJ, prizes, giveaways, and $2 scoops of ice cream. Per Baskin Robbins: “As a token of our appreciation for the...
Amazon Fresh at Potomac Yard to Open Friday
The Amazon Fresh store at Potomac Yard in Alexandria will open July 25, the company announced. The store, at 3801 Richmond Hwy., takes place of the Shoppers food store, which closed in early 2020. Amazon fresh announced later that year that it had plans to open there, but those plans went on pause in 2023 as Amazon retooled the format and product mix of Amazon Fresh Stores, and reconsidered some of its real estate deals.
Washington County woman wins $100K from Maryland Lottery scratch-off
A Washington County woman recently claimed her $100,000 prize thanks to a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game she purchased at a Smithsburg-area convenience store. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. This woman characterized herself as someone who plays lottery games every once in a while, according to an email from Lottery spokesperson...
Maryland delegates endorse Harris for nomination
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of his reelection race, Maryland Democratic delegates rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris, unanimously endorsing her for the nomination to head the Democratic ticket for president. Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would not continue his candidacy in the 2024 presidential race. On Monday, the Maryland delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually and voted to endorse Harris. ...
Maryland fisher earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships
A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened...
One arrested after crowbar attack and stabbing puts Alexandria brothers in hospital
Two Alexandria brothers were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in the West End earlier this month, and one of them was charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing call for service at an apartment in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street...
Capitol Heights Man Sentenced to 53 Months for $1.5 Million Pandemic Fraud and Firearm Offense
A Capitol Heights man has been handed a 53-month sentence for his involvement in a fraud scheme and illegal firearm possession. Stephawn Watson, 28, known as "O Dawg," received the sentence on July 18th after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a pandemic-related unemployment insurance fraud that swindled more than $1.5 million in Maryland and California. In addition to his prison term, U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson ordered Watson to forfeit over $90,000 and to pay restitution of $2,094,319, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland.
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