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The City of Fredericksburg has been placed under a Heat Advisory
The City of Fredericksburg has been placed under a Heat Advisory today, Thursday, July 4th, from Noon to 8pm and tomorrow, Friday, July 5th, from Noon to 8pm. We are also under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. The combination of air temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will...
Town of Dumfries Independence Day Fireworks Show
The Town of Dumfries is excited to announce its annual Independence Day fireworks show, which will take place on Saturday, July 6 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Garrison Park, 17749 Main Street, Dumfries. This year’s celebration promises to be a memorable evening for families and friends to gather and celebrate our nation’s independence.
New owners of Mail It All get warm welcome
“As new owners, we are excited to continue a tradition of excellent service,” said owner Kathy Poblete. Her husband Marc is a military veteran with over 21 years of service. Kathy left her career in healthcare and sales and we are dedicated to bringing fresh energy to the store. “Together, we are committed to maintaining the friendly, reliable atmosphere that Mail It All is known for, while also introducing new updates and improvements,” said Kathy Poblete.
The Great Race passes through Purcellville
On Tuesday June 25, The Great Race came to the Walsh Family Farm in Purcellville, a little after noon. Ken Walsh, a previous participant, showed some of the racers and attendees the Walsh collection, which included dozens of 409-powered Chevrolets and drag cars. The lunch stop at the Walsh Family Farm was catered by the Purcellville Pub.
Alexandria swears in new fire chief from Rochester, New York
Alexandria swore in Felipe Hernandez Jr. as the city’s new fire chief in a ceremony at City Hall yesterday (Tuesday). Hernandez, previously the fire chief for the City of Rochester, New York, will lead the Alexandria Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. “This is a great fire department,” said...
New McLean Rotary head looks toward a strong upcoming year
The Rotary Club of McLean inducted a new board and president at a June 25 ceremony and outlined its goals for the upcoming year. The club at the installation ceremony thanked outgoing president Carmen Wu for her service. Amelia Stansell, governor of Rotary District 7610, inducted the club’s 2024-25 board of directors and president.
He was a trailblazing Black businessman in Occoquan. A century later, a street bears his name.
A block in historic Occoquan now serves as a tribute to one of the town’s trailblazing African Americans. Occoquan officials on Saturday assigned the honorary designation of “Ogle Harris Way” to the 100 block of Poplar Alley. Mayor Earnie Porta and descendants of Harris – a prominent...
25 animals test positive for rabies in Frederick County, health officials say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials in Federick County, Md. warned the community to keep their pets and family safe after multiple animals tested positive for rabies. As of July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office said 25 animals tested positive for the deadly virus in the county. […]
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Charles County, Sheriff Says
In June, the sheriff's office launched an investigation into the shooting on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf when the suspects purposely shot several rounds at a house, grazing a woman who was inside. According to investigators, the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding a stolen cell phone. On Thursday,...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth hit with fines totaling $545,000 for series of violations
PORTSMOUTH — Rivers Casino Portsmouth has again agreed to pay a hefty fine following a slew of violations the Virginia Lottery spotted last year and earlier this year. Rivers Casino Portsmouth was fined $545,000 in two settlements. One was reached in September and resulted in a $40,000 fine, and the other was reached in May at a cost of $505,000. In September, the Virginia Lottery, which ...
Two armed robberies, outside two separate banks in less than 24 hours, Bowie police investigates
BOWIE, Md. — The number of bank customers being targeted by armed robbers in Maryland continues to increase. WUSA9 has reported on several bank jugging incidents. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, bank jugging is when people leaving the bank or ATM are followed and targeted in a robbery.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Fourth of July, storms possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A hot and humid Fourth of July is in the forecast for Southwest and Central Virginia. Stay cool, hydrated, and weather-aware! Showers and storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. To kick off Thursday, morning temperatures will start in the 60s and lower 70s under partly cloudy skies. By the afternoon, […]
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