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VTC debuts third season of ‘My Home Virginia’ series, feature notable state athletes
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the third season of its video series My Home Virginia, which follows Virginia-based athletes and the role the state played in their development and success. The third season of My Home Virginia features episodes about Keira D’Amato, Jon Lugbill, and Nicola Cranmer. D’Amato...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Aldi apologizes as shopper reveals ‘insane’ overcharge on receipt – and customer fumes it’s not the first mistake
AN ALDI shopper recently slammed the store for allegedly overcharging him on a grocery item. The customer said he bought one package of garlic, but instead got charged for nine. He shared his story on X with a photo of the receipt. Sure enough, he was charged $12.15 for 9...
Skyzone abruptly closes Sterling trampoline park
Well, that didn’t take long. It was just last week that The Burn reported how the Skyzone indoor trampoline park in Sterling was going to be moving locations. Now, the Sterling park has shut down — effective yesterday — Sunday, July 21. An announcement on social media...
Two Juveniles Charged In Playground Fire In Frederick County
They set fire to playground equipment, and took pictures with their phones. Aftermath of a fire at Green Hill Park Playground, June 29th, 2024 (Photos from the Frederick Count Sheriff’s Office) Adamstown, Md (KM) The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says two juveniles have been charged with setting fire to...
Driver Crashes into Woods Monday Evening, MCFRS Responds
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision involving a vehicle that crashed into the woods. According to Tim Pruss (@MyDronePro on Twitter/X), the incident occurred on Norbeck Road, east of Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. We will provide an update if additional information...
Family of grandfather who died in Germantown housefire starts GoFundMe campaign
The granddaughter of the 80-year-old Germantown man who died Friday after suffering life-threatening injuries when he was trapped by a house fire has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to support her displaced family of six. Sierra Sirk, the man’s granddaughter, wrote on the GoFundMe page that her grandfather...
Montgomery County business owner giving back to help people live healthier lives
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — Musu Wheeler is the owner of Integrative Health Recreation in Gaithersburg, a business she started five years ago focusing on the importance of health and wellness. Wheeler is a physiologist and she said it’s important to promote the importance of health and wellness, especially in underserved communities. “We talk […]
Road closures for Ballroom on the Block Festival in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — The Ballroom on the Block Festival will shut down N. Irving Street in Arlington this weekend. The Arlington County Police Department will close N. Irving Street, between Wilson Boulevard and 12th Street N. from 8 a.m. Saturday, July 27, to 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, for the festival. […]
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