Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted 23 pounds of marijuana in the checked luggage of Octavious Lamar Dozier, 27, of Atlanta, on August 5, leading to his arrest by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police. This was the second such arrest in three days at Dulles, as authorities report an ongoing trend of attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher profits. (more…)
On Monday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore criticized President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard for municipal policing in Washington, D.C., calling it dangerous and politically motivated, and contrasted it with Maryland’s recent decline in violent crime.
The long-awaited vision of a magnetic levitation (maglev) train that would whisk passengers between Washington DC and New York City in a single hour has been officially scrapped. Federal officials recently pulled the plug on the ambitious project, citing a host of “insurmountable” challenges that ultimately doomed the high-speed rail plan.
Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, Amtrak’s new NextGen Acela will begin service on the Northeast Corridor, revolutionizing the travel experience between Washington, D.C. and New York City, cutting the trip down to approximately 2.5 hours. The new fleet of high-speed trains promises a more comfortable, connected, and efficient journey for travelers.
Pepco has launched a one-time Customer Relief Fund offering up to $300 in energy bill assistance for eligible limited- and moderate-income customers in Maryland and Washington, D.C., with funding provided by Exelon and administered by The Salvation Army.
A 62-year-old Laurel man has been arrested nearly 30 years after the 1995 shooting death of Denna Fredericka Campbell, a D.C. Metropolitan Police officer, in the White Oak apartment they shared.
A Las Vegas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered over 59 pounds of marijuana in her luggage bound for Germany. She faces felony charges for possession with intent to distribute and transporting a controlled substance, as authorities continue to see attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher prices.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
After more than three decades as a cornerstone of the District’s craft beer community, Capitol City Brewing Company (1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC) has announced its permanent closure. The brewpub, which was the first of its kind in DC after Prohibition, will serve its last customers on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of Jonathan Simmons-Miller, a Gaithersburg resident, that occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (more…)
Falafel Inc has been named the 2025 “Best of DC” winner in the Best Falafel category. (more…)