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Prince William County PD, VSP searching for missing, endangered man
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives in Prince William County are asking for the community’s help in locating a 22-year-old man who disappeared months ago. According to the Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD), Caleb Anthony Beer, 22, last contacted his family on April 6. Police said Beer’s family became concerned after […]
Person injured after crash involving Fairfax County school bus in Oakton, Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A person was injured after a crash that involved a private vehicle and a Fairfax County school bus Monday, according to Fairfax County police. Crews were called to the intersection of Vale Road and Fox Mill Road at around 6:44 a.m. The driver of the private vehicle received minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital in non-life-threatening condition, officials said.
“Faces” loom large in Richmond Highway Corridor art projects
More public art is coming to the Richmond Highway Corridor. This past week saw the initial implementation of two separate projects involving unique twists on human faces. At the Hybla Valley Community Center, international mural artist Giuseppe Percivati — known professionally as Pepe Gaka — spent Aug. 24 in an aerial lift painting the outline of a young boy’s face on the east side of the building.
Montgomery County native competes in finals of NBC’s ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Growing up in North Potomac, Maryland, Karen Potts loved watching NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” on TV. On Monday night, she’ll compete in Stage 1 of the finals. “I’m definitely excited to watch,” Potts, 19, told WTOP. “I know what happens, but I love to see the way they put it all together and then a bunch of my friends are competing too, the way you meet people through there. I’ll be back at school by then, so I think my softball team and some other friends are all going to watch it together.”
Red and Gold Garners Fourth Place in 2024 AEC Women’s Soccer Preseason Poll
Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (8/26/2024) – The first in a series of announcements from the conference office, interim league commissioner Rebecca Mullen has officially released the results of the 2024 Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Women's Soccer Preseason Poll. The rivalry between reigning champion Marymount University and runner-up Marywood University is expected to deepen as the league's seven head coaches respectively ranked the Saints (33 Total Points, 3 First-Place Votes) and Pacers (32, 4) at the top of the forecasted standings. Following their impressive 2023 campaign, Gwynedd Mercy University garnered the fourth spot in the preseason poll with 20 total points.
Thousands turnout to welcome home Olympic swimmer Torri Huske
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Olympic swimmer and Arlington native Torri Huske received the hero’s welcome at the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center in Arlington on Sunday afternoon. A large crowd lined the sidewalk and parking lot outside the center for the official homecoming of the Olympic gold medalist. “I just wanted to […]
First Human Case Of West Nile Virus Of 2024 Reported In Baltimore Metro Area
On Monday, an alert was issued by the agency advising that an adult living in the Baltimore metro region of Maryland has tested positive for the virus and is recovering from the infection. West Nile virus infections have been rare in Maryland, with the state recording four cases in 2021...
Freedom-Woodbridge football to play six-game 2024 varsity schedule
Out of safety concerns due to a young and inexperienced roster, Freedom-Woodbridge High School will only play its six Cardinal District opponents this season in varsity football. The two-time defending Class 6 state champions were slated to play three non-district opponents, starting with a home game Aug. 30 against Coolidge...
North America’s Largest Middle Eastern Restaurant Chain Comes to Manassas
NOVA Foodies get your bibs ready and head on over to Manassas for some free shawarma during the opening of a new Middle Eastern chain!. Osmow's Shawarma is set to open on Tuesday, August 27, at 9685 Liberia Ave., Suite 105, in Manassas. To celebrate, the first 200 guests will receive a free serving of Chicken on the Rox—deliciously carved chicken shawarma served on a bed of seasoned rice, topped with garlic sauce, tahini, and a sprinkle of sumac.
Flint Hill ready to begin defense of state volleyball title
The Flint Hill Huskies begin the 2024 volleyball in a position the girls high-school team has been in for a long time now - defending state champions. The Huskies won last season's Division I private-school state championship for the 12th time in program history and the sixth time overall. Flint Hill also finished 33-3 last fall and begins the new campaign with a 13-match winning streak.
Honeygrow opens 4th Virginia location
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based chain serving stir-frys, salads and honeybars, opened Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the state's fourth location. "We are thrilled to bring our brand to the Fairfax community as we continue to build a solid foundation in Virginia," Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of Honeygrow, said in a company press release. "Coming off the extremely positive opening late last year in Alexandria, we're excited to continue our growth in Virginia with more openings slated in 2025 and beyond. The community has been amazing and we're proud to be a part of it."
'Many Thanks for Their Service'
VFW Post 8469 members in Fairfax, Va., honored four public servants for their outstanding achievements through the organization’s national Public Servant Awards on March 4. As part of the national VFW program, which encourages Posts across the country each year to nominate local law enforcement and first responders, Post 8469 members presented their four honorees with the esteemed award during a ceremony at the Post.
Carter School student knocks the socks off year-long internship
George Mason University senior Nathaniel Socks has had two internships in his field, and he credits a course he took his sophomore year with his advisor Jane Walker for helping him get them. “I took Jane [Walker]’s course CONF 314 Career Development Seminar, which was so helpful because we created...
Flight School Owner Who Allegedly Stiffed Students Facing Jail
AOPA is reporting that the owner of a flight school that went bankrupt while allegedly holding hundreds of thousands of dollars in student deposits has struck a plea deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Kevin Rylchik is facing a prison term but by pleading guilty he avoided indictment on a laundry list of serious federal charges relating to his operation of American Aviation at Manassas Airport in Virginia and several other businesses. The charges were filed against Rylchik in May, three months before he abruptly closed the school on Aug. 1. and filed for bankruptcy for the businesses and personally.
Heat damage may affect fall colors, arborist warns
MARYLAND, USA — Fall is still weeks away, but there are signs that summer’s weather extremes may have hurt some trees and reduced the chances for spectacular fall foliage in the coming season, according to arborist Lou Meyer of Davey Tree Expert Company. “The long dry spell that...
Sustainable shop coming to downtown Fredericksburg
Get the refillable containers ready. Fillagreen is coming to downtown Fredericksburg next month. The store, which specializes in sustainable products and bulk refills, will move into 716 Caroline St., between Duly Noted and 718 Venue. The address is the former home of Collage Market, which has moved to the spa’s location at 804 Charles St.
Celebration of life for Lawrence A. Davies Jr.
A visitation will be held in the Fredericksburg City Council Chambers (Hanover entrance) of City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies Jr.’s civic service. An additional visitation will be held at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. which will be live-streamed to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with a repast afterward at Shiloh Old Site.
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