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Amazon Fresh Opening in Alexandria This Month; Fresh Market to Open 2 NoVA Stores
Amazon Fresh plans to open its new grocery store in Potomac Yard on Thursday, July 25. The 50,000-square-foot grocery store at 3801 Richmond Hwy. takes over what used to be a Shoppers Food Warehouse in the popular West End shopping center. The store will offer delivery and pickup. You will...
Andre Xavier Howe Charged For Double Shooting In Maryland
Huntingtown native Andre Xavier Howe has been arrested in connection to a recent shooting in Prince Frederick that left a woman with critical injuries and left another man injured. Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick,...
Police Officer Stuns America's Got Talent Judges With Showstopping Ed Sheeran Cover Dedicated to His Wife
Watch: Sofia Vergara & Heidi Klum Sign on as "America's Got Talent" Judges. Virginia police officer Mervin Mayo stole the show during America's Got Talent's July 16 episode with a breathtaking performance of Ed Sheeran's ballad "Thinking Out Loud." But even before the Richmond resident's audition, it was his love story with wife Mechelle that first won the judges over.
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Paul O'Neal, 36, was killed on July 14 after crashing into the back of a Dodge 3500 pick-up on Maryland Route 4 in Lusby near the intersection of Nursery Road. O'Neal was treated at the scene by first responders, but was pronounced dead at the scene, now the community is rallying around his struggling loved ones.
Belmont Bay Welcomes Back Miller & Smith for Fourth Project
Belmont Bay, the river lifestyle community at the confluence of the Occoquan and Potomac Rivers, is thrilled to announce the return of renowned local homebuilder Miller & Smith. With a legacy at Belmont Bay dating back to 1999, Miller & Smith has become an integral part of the community, most recently celebrated for their popular 55+ elevator townhomes in the Beacon Park section.
Bannon named new golf coach at CSM
In recent years, Sean Bannon has become a familiar face on the local high school and youth scene as the Southern Maryland director of the Junior Tour and even more recently as the head golf coach at Calvert High School. Now, it appears, Bannon is prepared to take the next step in his career. Bannon, who once owned Professional Golfers Association status and served as the club pro at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, will soon begin his final season at the helm of...
Washington Post highlights Ethiopian restaurant in Van Dorn Shopping Center as great affordable spot
Ethiopian spot Feru Bar and Restaurant in the Van Dorn Shopping Center (512 S. Van Dorn Street) recently won a spot on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s top five great affordable restaurants around the region (shoutout to Patch for spotting it). Sietsema praised not only the awaze tibs...
Henrico Property Transactions: June 19-25, 2024
– $200,000, 1,950 SF (built in 1987), from Doris S. and James A. Pollock to Champs Global Concept LLC. 3207 Gaulding Lane – $240,000, 1,405 SF (built in 1960), from Raymond L. Kenney Jr. to Huzhabr Akhgar and Ghulam Sakhi. 121 North Rose Avenue – $275,000, 1,006 SF (built...
Felipe Hernandez takes charge of AFD after months-long search
Felipe Hernandez Jr. made city history as the first Latino to be appointed as the Alexandria Fire Department’s permanent fire chief after being sworn in on July 8. Hernandez, who retired as fire chief in Rochester, N.Y., and then subsequently served as the superintendent of the New York State Academy, said he felt compelled to return to the fire service when he learned about Alexandria’s search for a new fire chief following former Chief Corey Smedley’s retirement from the AFD in January.
Henrico Schools to host back-to-school event, Hoop It up tournament Aug. 9
Henrico County Public Schools will host its “Back-to-School Kickoff” Aug. 9 at the Henrico Sports and Events Center. The event will feature a variety of activities for families, including the return of the 3-on-3 Hoop It Up basketball tournament, a pep-rally style celebration, a school and community resource fair, a “Kid Zone” area and an immunization clinic.
U.S. Civil Rights Trail unveils new historical markers in Fredericksburg
Five panels along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail were unveiled Tuesday at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. They tell the stories of some of the first Black women to attend the university, including the “Big Five” — a group of Black female students from the 1960s.
Calvert Veterans Affairs Chairman Receives Quilt Of Valor
LUSBY, Md. – On July 16, members of the Calvert County Chapter of Quilts of Valor presented a patriotic quilt to Dr. Brandon Temple, Chairman of the Calvert County Veterans Affairs Commission, for his service to the country and our county. A Quilt of Valor consists of three layers....
Grand jury indicts three for attempted murder
Three men who allegedly stole over $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dunkirk grocery store and then allegedly attempted to kill two state troopers while trying to get away have each been served 13-count indictments by a Calvert County grand jury. The indictments charging the defendants — Jordan Green, 27, of Bowie, Shadeed Gregory Graham Jr., 24, of Capitol Heights, and Malik Demencio Lewis, 27, of Hagerstown — with the alleged crimes that occurred July 11 were handed down Monday. ...
Calvert plans for park mural on basketball courts
The data from Calvert government’s latest community survey are in and participants have indicated the county needs to work on aesthetics. Jennifer Sterling of county government’s communications and media relations department conceded when it came to providing arts, “we scored pretty low.” In the survey taken earlier this year with close to 900 residents participating, only 33% indicated satisfaction with the county in the area of arts, 32% were not...
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