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Md. man who scammed 74-year-old out of $1M in gold bar scheme pleads guilty 02/28/2025 04:24pm • An Owings Mills, Maryland, man pleaded guilty to theft and multiple charges Wednesday after scamming a Montgomery County man into converting more than $1 million into gold bars and handing them over to fraudsters. Vipul Thakkar, 53, admitted in Montgomery County Circuit Court to targeting elderl Washington Spirit adds green to its new 2025 away jersey 02/28/2025 01:17pm • Heading into the 2025 season, the Washington Spirit are adding a “shock” to its away kit — a new team color. The National Women’s Soccer League side unveiled its new “Shockwave” away jersey for its upcoming season. Designed by sports outfitter Nike, it features a soli Health care coverage steps to consider for laid off federal workers 02/28/2025 05:08am • As layoffs continue as part of the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce, impacted employees will have some important decisions to make about their health care coverage after their last day on the job. “In a time of losing that income and maybe not knowing when that job i More than two dozen DC shops have been shut down, accused of selling marijuana illegally 02/27/2025 03:13pm • While recreational cannabis is legal to possess and use in D.C., selling it remains illegal, and businesses accused of ignoring that law are now paying the price. The D.C. attorney general's office has been cracking down on shops that illegally sell marijuana, announcing Thursday that 25 stores h Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras events, DC Black History Film Festival … and more! 02/27/2025 06:08am • Live music, hurricane cocktails and parades are on the way to the D.C. region as the public prepares to let the good times roll in celebration of Mardi Gras. Here are a few of the upcoming events and treats to look forward to in celebration of Fat Tuesday. One of the biggest Mardi Gras celebratio Brown’s Hardware, serving Falls Church for 140 years, is closing 02/25/2025 04:45pm • Ever since Elizabeth Shipley-Moses and her husband John moved to Falls Church, Virginia, in 1977, they’ve been deliberate about shopping at Brown’s Hardware. If she needs a screw, a store staff member will find one. When there are things that she thinks are fixable, but that nobody else wante Data Doctors: Deficiencies in Windows Defender and a possible alternative 02/21/2025 05:12pm • Q: What does Trend Micro’s Internet Security do over Windows Defender? A: Cyber threats today aren’t just about viruses. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity theft are all evolving, making basic antivirus protection insufficient. While Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defende With federal workers forced to return to office, some wonder how that will work 02/21/2025 04:40pm • Two things can be true: The federal government has a lot of office space sitting empty and unused. And in some cases, there won't be enough room for all the workers that are coming back to the office. In the short term, it might be uncomfortable or a hassle for some of the workers, but it also mi Balancing the Housing Equation: How unique partnerships can help overcome affordable housing crisis 02/21/2025 04:27pm • This content is sponsored by Volunteers of America National Services. The need for affordable housing is growing and has intensified with the aging of the population in communities across the country. The rising number of seniors creates more challenges, but housing advocates and political Award-winning Vienna restaurant Clarity coming to Reston Town Center 02/20/2025 10:46am • Vienna, Virginia, casual fine dining restaurant Clarity, named Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington in 2018, will open a second location at Reston Town Center. Clarity is among a half dozen new restaurants and retailers signing new leases Things to do in the DC area: Coquito Wars, Rap is Poetry Open Mic … and more! 02/20/2025 05:21am • Treat yourself to different twists on the Puerto Rican cocktail, the coquito, at the fourth annual Coquito Wars. Hosted at Serenata, inside D.C.'s La Cosecha food hall, the cocktail competition allows several restaurants and bars to debut their personal twists on the eggnog-like drink, which trad Valentine’s Day — according to local 4- and 5-year-olds 02/14/2025 04:04am • Feb. 14 is the day of love for those who have the love of their life and those that are still looking for that special someone. Nearly $28 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day, making it the third-most expensive holiday this year in the United States, according to WalletHub. Flowers, Controversial BWI concessions contract finally wins approval — but not without a fight 02/13/2025 03:16pm • A divided Board of Public Works on Wednesday ended a bumpy, years-long process to find a concessions operator at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, awarding a lucrative 23-year contract to the incumbent concessionaire. Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Comptroller Brooke Lierman (D) voted to give the contract t A little soul, a little go-go: DC United's new 2025 away jersey pays tribute to the District's music scene 02/13/2025 11:26am • The D.C. region’s Major League Soccer team is adding a little soul and funk to its new 2025 away jersey..in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px; 6 cheesesteaks in the DC area worth craving 02/12/2025 09:50am • Philadelphia may be the birthplace of the cheesesteak, but there are several restaurants in the D.C. area that specialize in and — perhaps even — perfect the beloved comfort food. For those seeking scrumptious Cheez Whiz on layers of thin-sliced meat on a long, soft roll, here are a few l