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Alexandria takes another look at trying to fix neglected Duke Street park
A few years after looking for grants to revitalize John Ewald Park (4452 Duke Street), Alexandria is starting to put together plans to fix the somewhat neglected park. The park still sees active use for its open field and basketball court, but few would argue the park is on par with other outdoor recreation areas around the city. In a release, the city said it’s seeking community feedback on recommendations to improve Ewald Park.
North Stafford graduate Joey Slye wins Patriots' kicking job
North Stafford graduate Joey Slye is the new kicker for the New England Patriots. Slye beat out 2023 fourth-round draft pick Chad Ryland for the job. Slye signed with New England May 2. NFL teams have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to get their initial roster down to 53 players. Slye...
Teen Expected To Be Charged As Adult For Targeted Shooting In Hagerstown, Police Say
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, officers were called to the 100 block of East Washington Street, where they investigated a reported shooting involving the teen and treated a 41-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the leg. According to a spokesperson from the Hagerstown Police Department, the...
D.C. landlord defaults on $52M debt tied to 15-property portfolio
Douglas Development ran into a bit of trouble regarding a Washington, D.C.-area portfolio of more than a dozen buildings. The developer defaulted on a loan tied to 15 properties, the Washington Business Journal reported. The borrower owes a balance of $51.7 million on the loan, according to a note shared with bondholders.
Missing documents, locked doors raise questions about DC violence interrupter contracts
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News has discovered Progressive Life Center located at 17th Street Northeast, D.C. supplies violence interrupters to D.C.'s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement or ONSE. Progressive Life Center does it through subcontracts with four vendors:. Life Deeds. J&J Monitoring. Together We Rise DC. Ward 5 Violence...
Vehicle pulls up and open fires on DC neighborhood, 2 people shot multiple times
WASHINGTON - Two people were shot multiple times in D.C., after a vehicle pulled up and multiple gunmen open fired in a northeast neighborhood. People in the Mayfair neighborhood told FOX 5's Bob Barnard that one of the victims, a young woman, was shot six times and survived the violent incident. A source saying she was not the intended target.
Marion Chief Clair named Vice President of Virginia Police Chief Association
MARION, Va. (WJHL) — Chief John Clair with the Marion Police Department will serve as Vice President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP). The association elected new members for the 2024-2025 VACP Executive Board at the 99th annual conference on Aug. 26. At the conference, Clair was named the 1st Vice President […]
Animal rights activists raise concern for pig scrambling tradition at Shenandoah County Fair
WOODSTOCK, Va. (WHSV) - The decades-long annual pig scrambling tradition at the Shenandoah County Fair has caused animal rights activists to voice concerns about the tradition. The Shenandoah County Fair’s pig scrambling event has been a leading event for years. Children ages 3 to 8 chase after pigs in a...
Shenandoah County Fair hosts tribute for veterans
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah County Fair is underway with all kinds of events throughout the week at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. With the Shenandoah County Fair onto its second day Tuesday, the fair hosted all types of events with livestock shows and Tuesday’s big event, the “Veterans Day Tribute.” Event Organizer Dave Daggett said the tribute has been a long-standing tradition at the fair for over 16 years, and one he always looks forward to.
Lexus Driver Killed In Overnight Head-On Virginia Crash, Police Say
One person was killed in a head-on crash in Prince William County overnight, police say.Investigators have identified Nokesville resident Thomas Spencer Stark, 63, as the Lexus driver who suffered critical injuries in a crash on Wednesday and died in an area hospital.According to the Prince William…
Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak
U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors turned up dozens of violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia now linked to a nationwide recall of deli meats, according to new records released by the department, including mold, mildew and insects repeatedly found throughout the site.Last month, Boar's Head recalled all of the deli meats made at its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, after a listeria outbreak was blamed on products distributed from the site. The outbreak has grown to 57 hospitalizations in 18 states linked to recalled products from the plant. At least nine deaths have now been reported, including two in South Carolina and...
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