Plans show the long‑running JCPenney at Springfield Town Center could be refit as a Dick’s House of Sport, adding a turf field and running track to the site.

Someone in a rabbit suit allegedly chased schoolchildren at a Fredericksburg bus stop Thursday; police are investigating and seeking tips.

A new Frontiers study finds a small uptick in lung cancer incidence after COVID‑19, especially among current and former smokers, and points to the enzyme TYMP as a likely mechanism.

A tight Rockville dim sum spot, Corner Bites is drawing fans with made-to-order Cantonese bites from chef Zhuohuan “Joe” Zhou and owner Steven Wu.

South Korea’s BHC Chicken has opened at 875 N. Randolph in Ballston, bringing six signature flavors, touchscreen ordering and a weekend free‑tender promo. The compact shop seats about 32 guests.

A new Protect My Data analysis finds Utah ranked second-worst for senior-targeted cybercrime, with victims and per-capita losses spiking in 2025.

Sky9 footage shows police at multiple Prince George’s County scenes as detectives investigate a shooting that spanned several locations across the county.

A Prince Frederick man was arrested after a Jefferson business was burglarized and then set on fire; deputies recovered roughly $50,000 in stolen equipment during a search.

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley invited the CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap to a June 23 oversight hearing focused on platform practices, AI safety and children's protections.

Governors from California to Georgia are rolling out immediate affordability fixes — $11 CalRx insulin, gas‑tax pauses and child‑care plans — while Washington stalls.

The CPSC recalled about 102,430 Tiyol pull‑string teething toys after 11 choking incidents. Owners should stop use, cut the silicone strings and register for a replacement.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed suit accusing Roblox of exposing children to predators and prioritizing profit over safety.

Federal regulators recalled about 94,000 LiCB CR2032 coin batteries sold on Amazon after finding their packaging fails child‑safety rules. Buyers should stop using them and seek refunds.