Man disguised as woman allegedly recorded women in Maryland gym showers: police

A Takoma Park man is facing Peeping Tom charges after allegedly disguising himself as a woman to secretly record women in gym locker rooms in Montgomery County.

Battle over Buc-ee's: Stafford County residents speak out against proposed store

Popular Texas-based travel center chain Buc-ee's wants to build a second Virginia location in Stafford, but Wednesday night, several residents begged the county planning commission to reject its plans.

DC Council holds public roundtable to discuss impact of federal troops

The federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department may be over but federal law enforcement is still making arrests in the District. 

SNAP Benefits Government Shutdown: DMV food banks bracing for surge

Food banks across the D.C. region are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans face the possible loss of SNAP benefits by the end of the week.

1 dead, 1 injured in Charles County gas station shooting

One person is dead and another is hospitalized after a double shooting early Wednesday in the parking lot of a Charles County convenience store and gas station.

Woodmont Grill in Bethesda closes unexpectedly

Woodmont Grill, a longtime Bethesda restaurant known for its American cuisine and sushi, has closed its doors without warning.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: SNAP benefits, WIC, Head Start and military pay

As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, Americans are feeling the impact of lost funding and closed programs. States are rushing to fill gaps in food aid and early childhood services, while military families brace for missed paychecks.

Man accused of stealing items from multiple gyms across Fairfax County arrested again

A suspected serial gym thief is now facing more than 100 charges after he was taken into custody once again, accused of committing the same crimes he was arrested for earlier this year. 

Maryland couples stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa batters island

Hurricane Melissa made a historic landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday afternoon. It's the strongest storm on record to hit the island nation.

Virginia Democrats plan to redraw state's congressional districts

A major political battle is unfolding in Virginia as Democrats in control of the General Assembly open a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts—a move Republicans call a blatant power grab.

DC barricade situation connected to nearby shooting, police say

Police are investigating a barricade situation in southeast Washington, D.C. they believe is connected to a nearby shooting.

SNAP benefits halt Nov. 1 amid government shutdown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website that no federal food assistance will be distributed on Nov. 1, raising concerns for families as the government shutdown continues.