Disney almost opened a theme park called Disney’s America in northern Virginia in the early 1990s. The proposed park was to be built in Haymarket, Virginia, near the Manassas National Battlefield Park, and would have been themed around American history.
Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in Washington, DC, will temporarily close at midnight on Monday, July 14, 2025, for the first major repairs in over 60 years, with plans to reopen in November. The updates aim to preserve the building’s historic character, and a temporary pop-up will serve customers across the street during the closure.
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Frederick County on Saturday morning that killed a six-month-old infant and injured two others when a Dodge Durango struck a telephone pole and a house on Woodsboro Pike. (more…)
Social media sensation Big Groove, known for his infectious energy and spontaneous dance moves, recently delighted his massive online following with a culinary adventure– his first taste of Greek food. The viral video that was shared earlier this year was captioned simply, “When you try Greek food for the first time.” Available below, it showcased Big Groove’s signature blend of enthusiasm and unadulterated joy as he sampled the Mediterranean delights at The Big Greek Cafe, a beloved establishment that got its start right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
The Urbana Lodge has announced it is opening on Monday, July 21st, with soft opening hours of 3pm-10pm. The restaurant is located in the space previously occupied by Buffalo Wild Wings. (more…)
A 19-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in connection with an illegal car rally during Super Bowl LVIII celebrations, resulting in firearm-related charges in Maryland and pending extradition to Pennsylvania for additional charges. (more…)
Six people, including Toyia Johnson of Rockville, were found guilty in connection with a 2021 Labor Day weekend triple homicide in Washington, D.C., that left three people dead and three others injured. A jury convicted four defendants of murder and related charges, while Johnson and another individual were found guilty of tampering with evidence and acting as accessories after the fact. (more…)
A Maryland man was sentenced to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to producing, distributing, and possessing child sexual abuse material, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that a Prince George’s County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and four years of supervised release after a federal investigation by ICE and the DEA found he conspired to distribute fentanyl and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. (more…)
The Prince George’s County Department (PGCPD) family is mourning the loss of veteran officer Corporal Tonya Proctor who passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.