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'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...
Tallest structure in DC: It may not be what you think.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With a skyline that consists largely of memorials and monuments, there are a number of impressive structures in D.C. When it comes to the tallest, it may not be the one that first comes to mind. (PAUSE FOR YOU TO THINK OF ONE) If the image that popped into your […]
List: Road closures, restrictions in place for Netanyahu visit to DC
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit D.C. this week. Netanyahu is expected to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. As a result of the visit, several road closures and parking restrictions are in place. Here's what drivers need to know. The following streets will...
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […]
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Multiple ramp closures planned due to the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project
Fairfax, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that several ramps will be closed next week to finish construction work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. The closures are scheduled from Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26, generally from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers are advised to follow the signed detours during these times.
Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump
MILWAUKEE – Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not here this week as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer. Many Maryland delegates appeared comfortable with Hogan’s decision. “His tickets are at home....
Downed wires shuts down Route 28 in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Downed wires in Fairfax County have shut down Route 28 in both directions at Centreville Road. According to VDOT, drivers are advised to seek alternate routes after downed wires shut down a major roadway in Centreville, Virginia. No word on the cause of the downed wires. There could be potential traffic in the area, more than normal.
Letter | Nation's poor can be the swing vote
Dear Editor: I knew that I needed to be there: Washington, D.C., June 29, 2024, for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March. After decades of working in health care, witnessing the neglectful tragedies of a for-profit health care industry and underfunded social support networks, after two years of learning and growing from my involvement in the poor people’s campaign A National Call for Moral Revival, I was committed to showing up in our nation’s capital to shout, “It does not have to be this way!”
New Tysons-Bethesda bus service coming soon to I-495
Commuters will soon get the option to travel directly between Virginia and Maryland’s most populous counties by bus, though the initial journey likely won’t be swift. Fairfax County will receive $2 million from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to provide Fairfax Connector bus service between the Tysons West Park Transit Station (8300 Jones Branch Drive) and the Bethesda Metro station (7450 Wisconsin Avenue) in Montgomery County.
Maryland town caught a big one: Bass Pro Tour is coming in 2025
Next year, 65 of the world’s best professional bass anglers will be headed to Marbury, Maryland. Major League Fishing announced last week that stage six of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour season will take place in Charles County on The Potomac River at Smallwood State Park from June 26 through the 29.
See Scale Models of 18th Century Ships Found at Robinson Landing, July 26
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Friday, July 26, the city is hosting a free pop-up archaeology exhibit related to the ships excavated at Robinson Landing in 2018. This free event, from 4:30 to 7 pm, is a rare opportunity for visitors to see scale models of the three vessels, which date to the 18th century.
Things to Do In DC: Grooves In the Garden
Looking for fun things to do in DC this summer? Check out Grooves in the Garden, an outdoor event featuring live music and more!. The Grooves In The Garden experience is designed to connect Americans with their West African friends and neighbors in a shared cultivation experience. This exciting event series celebrates our diverse community in Washington, DC while also paying homage to our roots while connecting District residents. Located in DC’s most beautiful urban farm, The Well at Oxon Run Park, the festival transforms the green space into a vibrant hub of activity and cultural exchange.
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