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Youngkin Signs Legislation Supporting Building Blocks for Virginia Families
Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place […]
Local airport official garners statewide aviation accolade
Washington Airports Task Force president Keith Meurlin was among four 2024 Virginia Aviation Award recipients honored by the Virginia Aviation Conference at an Aug. 7 banquet in Chantilly. Meurlin, who took the task force’s helm in 2014, received the Director’s Award from Virginia Department of Aviation director Greg Campbell....
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
Mysterious black ring appears in the sky over Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A mysterious black ring appeared in the sky over southeastern Virginia on Tuesday. Nexstar’s WAVY started receiving messages shortly after 11 a.m. as viewers of reached out with images and video of the ominous looking ring floating in the sky. Ron Stepp, who sent...
9 people hurt in multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A multi-vehicle crash hospitalized nine people on I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday evening. David Pazos, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said just before 6:30 p.m. that crews were in the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and Hyattstown. Six adults and […]
Yalla Pita Opens New Spot in Oakton this Weekend
The former food truck will offer its Mediterranean wraps, shawarma, and falafel from a new storefront. Fans of Yalla Pita, the popular food truck that used to operate out of a Shell gas station in Vienna, will soon get the chance to dig into the eatery’s shawarma and falafel again. After closing in May, Yalla Pita is set to reopen this Saturday, August 17, in a permanent new space in Oakton.
Notes: WTOP dives National Treasure-style into rumored Masonic history of obscure Alexandria monument
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day reaching a high near 91, accompanied by a calm wind transitioning to a southern breeze at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The night will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am and again after 5am, with a mostly cloudy sky and a low temperature around 72. The southern wind will remain at about 9 mph, and there will be a 30% chance of precipitation.
A 1-year-old Virginia girl abducted by father is dead after they crashed in Maryland, police say
A 1-year-old Virginia girl is dead after her father stabbed her mother, abducted her and two siblings and then crashed during a pursuit into Maryland on Thursday, police said. Officers found a woman and a girl suffering from multiple stab wounds in Virginia Beach on Wednesday night, and determined that Dana Plummer, 36, of Virginia Beach, stabbed them before fleeing with his 7- and 5-year-old sons and 1-year-old daughter, Virginia Beach Police said.
Maryland Weather: Alert Day through Sunday for severe storms
BALTIMORE -- The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day Sunday for possible strong to severe storms.Any leftover showers & storms from earlier this evening will continue to push east out of the area while they also continue weakening. Some downpours and lightning are still possible, especially across the central and lower eastern shore of Maryland. Expect mainly dry, muggy weather during the overnight with lows in the lower 70s with a mostly cloudy sky. Patchy areas of fog may form in areas that get storms this evening.Sunday looks like an active severe weather day with a much...
Mysterious black ring appears in the sky over Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A mysterious black ring appeared in the sky over southeastern Virginia on Tuesday. Nexstar’s WAVY started receiving messages shortly after 11 a.m. as viewers of reached out with images and video of the ominous looking ring floating in the sky. Ron Stepp, who sent...
Nine People (six adults, three children) Evaluated For Injuries Following Multi-Vehicle Collision That Shuts Down Portion Of I-270
A multi-vehicle collision has closed northbound lanes of I-270 between Routes 121 and 109 on Friday evening. According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, “MCFRS is operating at N270 between Clarksburg(121) and Hyattstown(109) for a multi vehicle accident, causing 9 people to be evaluated and transported. 1 adult trans to trauma hospital. 6 adults and 3 children total. N270 shut down.”
Police use drone to catch suspects in CVS theft
Montgomery County police were able to use a drone to catch suspects who allegedly stole more than $800 of merchandise from a CVS store on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, according to district commander Capt. Jason Cokinos. According to Cokinos, the two suspects are also tied to other theft cases...
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