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Dog died after being boarded at PetSmart, owner says
A dog died after being boarded at a Virginia PetSmart, and animal control is investigating. Andrew Noles raised 3-year-old Aussiedoodle Clark from the time he was a tiny puppy and recalled the greetings he got from his pet. “As soon as I turned the doorknob, Clark would literally would just,...
Virginia high school faces recruiting questions after 30 football players transferred this spring
A Virginia high school raised eyebrows internally when 30 new students transferred to the school this spring with the intention of playing on the football team. Hayfield Secondary School (Alexandria, Va.) is now under investigation by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) for the net gain of 23 new students at a time when enrollment was dropping countywide, according to the Fairfax County Times. The association does not allow transfer or enrollment of school “made because of athletic ability,” according to its handbook.
Notes: Old Town restaurant wins wine award
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am. The day will be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3-7 mph. Precipitation chances are 40%. For Friday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 78. South wind will be around 6 mph.
Mostly clear skies tonight; Slightly warmer with sun and clouds on Sunday
Saturday evening looks great for plans with temps dropping into the 70s under mostly clear skies. We’ll maintain a mostly clear look for the rest of the overnight as our westerly breeze this afternoon weakens to calm winds during the overnight. There will also be no need to keep the AC on tonight as overnight […]
Virginia Red Cross mobilizes aid for Texas ahead of storm Beryl, food supplies en route
In a concerted effort to provide urgent relief to Texas, the Red Cross of Virginia has swiftly mobilized a significant shipment of essential food supplies. The humanitarian mission was initiated in response to critical needs arising in Texas where Hurricane Beryl is expected to hit Sunday night.
What’s Next: Virginia’s Military Survivors and Dependents program
Washington (DC News Now) — Changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents program have many military families in the commonwealth panicking, but it seems lawmakers have found a solution. The program proves tuition assistance to family members of military members and first responders who are killed or disable in the line of duty. Northern […]
Temps Could Feel 110 Degrees, Severe Storms Possible For Maryland, Virginia: Here's The Timing
Temps could feel as hot as 110 degrees in Baltimore, Bel Air, and Westminster. Northern Virginia could feel as hot as between 103 and 109 degrees, the NWS says. Excessive heat warnings are in effect. The hottest parts of the day will likely be in the late-afternoon and early-evening, the...
'It's very uncomfortable'; Fort Washington residents endure 2 weeks with no working AC
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — 7News is On Your Side working to get answers for the residents of a Fort Washington building who are trying to beat the extreme heat without cool air. "Yeah, I’m pretty much over it," said Danielle Edwards, who lives at Westwood Place Apartments....
Man hurt in shooting near Nationals Park in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. are investigating a shooting that happened near Nationals Park on Saturday evening. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) responded to reports of a shooting in the 1200 block of Half Street SE at about 9:20 p.m., a few hours after a home game at Nationals Park […]
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