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Fairfax County firefighters help 9 out of van after Georgetown Pike crash

McLEAN, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County firefighters helped nine people out of a van that crashed into a roadside ditch Sunday evening in McLean. No injuries were reported, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said. The crash was reported at 7:48 p.m. near Georgetown Pike and Bellview Road.

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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This Maryland Amusement Park Closed Decades Ago but Its Beautiful 1921 Carousel Still Spins

Rabbits, ostriches, a giraffe, and even a tiger circle alongside carved horses on a carousel that still welcomes riders. The animals are wooden, of course, but their painted details make this Maryland attraction feel wonderfully alive. The carousel was installed in 1921 and survived the closure of its surrounding amusement...

Maryland · 1d

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Montgomery Proposes $4.6 Million From Reserves, Including $1.2 Million to Keep Care for Noncitizens Who Lost Medicaid

The Montgomery County Council will take public testimony Tuesday, Nov. 10, on eight requests from County Executive Marc Elrich to spend a combined $4,567,760 from the county’s General Fund Undesignated Reserves, most of it on health and human services. The largest, $1.2 million, would keep residential and personal support services going for high-need residents who lost Medicaid coverage on Oct. 1 under H.R. 1, the 2025 federal budget law.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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DeMatha to recognize two Hyattsville athletic directors

DeMatha Catholic High School will honor longtime athletic director Ed King by inducting him into its Hall of Fame and will recognize 1994 alumnus Joe Sego for his over 35 years of service to area youth. DeMatha Principal Dan McMahon, who taught English to Sego, sees similarities in the two...

Hyattsville, MD · 1d

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Surveillance video exposes discrepancies in DC building inspection records

WASHINGTON (7News) — Surveillance video obtained by the 7News I-Team Reporter Scott Taylor raises questions about the accuracy of official inspection records maintained by the D.C. Department of Buildings after the agency initially said an inspector had entered a Southeast apartment building. It's a claim the video appears to...

Washington, DC · 19h

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Former Prince George’s County officer pleads guilty in crash that killed retired DC detective

A former Prince George's County police officer entered a guilty plea in a crash that resulted in the death of a retired D.C. detective.

Prince George'S County, MD · 1d

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These 6 Maryland Amish Markets Will Convince You Homemade Really Does Taste Better

Pretzel logs. Not pretzel rods, not pretzel twists, but whole logs of soft dough wrapped around fillings, sold by Amish vendors right here in Maryland. That detail alone made me curious. Then I learned many of these markets only open Thursday through Saturday. Vendors travel down from Amish country to...

Maryland · 16h

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ACPD: Driver strikes police car, almost runs over medics while fleeing near Rosslyn

A man found asleep behind the wheel sped off after he woke up Saturday afternoon, hitting a police car and forcing two medics to run out of the way, according to the Arlington County police. Officers and medics were sent to the 1700 block of N. Quinn Street, in the...

Arlington County, VA · 21h

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Maryland Man Misses $1 Million NASCAR Prize but Still Walks Away a Big Winner

A Frederick man’s second-chance lottery entry turned into a luxury racing weekend, a nationally televised...

Frederick, MD · 18h

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Planning a Maryland Pheasant Hunt This Winter? The Birds Are Stocked, Not Wild

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Pheasant hunting season in Maryland 2026-27 opens November 7, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027. That is nearly four months of legal hunting, but there is a catch: Maryland’s DNR has said plainly that sustainable wild pheasant populations no longer exist in the state. So the birds you chase are released or escaped ones, … This article, Planning a Maryland Pheasant Hunt This Winter? The Birds Are Stocked, Not Wild , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Wyoming Pheasant Season Opens November 1 With a Three-Rooster Daily Limit in Most Areas • 12 Types of Owls in Iowa (And How to Identify Each One) • Quail Hunting Season in Nevada: Dates, Bag Limits, and Where to Hunt

Maryland · 20h

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AI Cameras on School Buses Now Trigger Hundreds of Thousands of Fines for Passing Drivers

School bus stop-arm cameras have issued $92 million in fines across 24 states, but audits show no proof of improved child safety.

Montgomery County, MD · 22h

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» Scheduling Conflicts Lead to Homicide Trial Being Rescheduled for 2028

Parties set a new trial date for a 2022 homicide before DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan on Nov. 9. Chrsitian Wilkerson, 22, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of Rashawn Phifer, 20, on Nov. 11, 2022, at the 500 block of Riggs Road, NE. Phifer died from four stab wounds in the torso, neck, chest, and back.

Washington, DC · 20h

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NEW: Wildfire to close Tysons Galleria restaurant in early 2027

Another longstanding tenant at Tysons Galleria is preparing to depart. Wildfire will serve its final customers after around two decades at the mall (2001 International Drive) on Jan. 2, 2027, according to a notice now posted on its website. The notice thanked employees for their hard work and customers for...

Tysons, VA · 23h

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» Jail Stabbing Defendant Transferred to Hospital for Full Mental Competency Exam

DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro ordered a jail stabbing defendant’s transfer to Saint Elizabeths Hospital for a full mental competency examination at the psychiatric facility on Nov. 6. Tyrone Hawkins, 25, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a stabbing at...

Washington, DC · 21h

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Rockville Seeks Volunteers to Shovel Snow for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities

The City of Rockville is seeking volunteers to help seniors and individuals with disabilities clear snow from driveways and walkways this winter. The Rockville Senior Center’s home maintenance coordinator organizes the program, pairing volunteers with neighbors in need near their homes. Residents interested in volunteering or requesting snow-shoveling assistance...

Rockville, MD · 2d

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A Letter From Inside: Maryland Guard’s Top General to Visit Incarcerated Veterans on Veterans Day

A military veteran serving time at the Central Maryland Correctional Facility wrote directly to the commander of the Maryland National Guard and asked her to come visit — to speak with the veterans inside who, like her, once wore the uniform of the United States. She said yes. Maj....

Maryland · 9h

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Five Stories You May Have Missed: Mangione Cousins; HoCo Filmmaking; Dirt Bike Exhibition; and more.

Last week, we shared news about Howard County’s plan to position itself as a “film-ready community”; a new Barnes & Noble bookstore coming to Timonium; and an exhibition showcasing dirt bike culture. Revisit the stories here:. “Nino Mangione’s Baltimore County Council race made headlines as far away...

Howard County, MD · 1d

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Virginia mental health director engaged in misconduct, inspector general report says

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Virginia investigators found that Dr. Azure Baron, who leads the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, engaged in misconduct. The Institute housed Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, the man who killed his landlord and was able to escape the country on a weekend pass. A Virginia Inspector General report says...

Virginia · 18h

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DC baseball coach taken by ICE sends audio message from detention in Louisiana

A D.C. area youth baseball coach is still in ICE detention in Louisiana, and he's finally been able to send a message out to his community.

Washington, DC · 13h

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Montgomery County Council Meets on Nov. 10 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve a Long-Term Solid Waste Disposal Alternative – Mocofeed

The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m., and the meeting will begin with three proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Council President Natali Fani-González, will recognize Veterans Day. The second, presented by Councilmember Kate Stewart, will recognize Legacy Business Month. The third, presented by Councilmember Shebra Evans, Will Jawando, Laurie-Anne Sayles and County Executive Marc Elrich, will recognize Remembrance and Reconciliation Month.

Montgomery County, MD · 20h