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Karaoke spot in Crystal City looks to open later this year
An upcoming karaoke spot in Crystal City hopes to open later this year. Interior construction is underway at Lantern Restaurant & Bar, which expects to open toward the end of this year, according to a county staff report for the Arlington County Board. Inside the restaurant at 320 23rd Street...
Woman, 80, Dies Weeks After Fairfax County Crash, Police Say
An 80-year-old woman has died after suffering what were initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries in a Fairfax County crash earlier this month, police say.On Wednesday, July 3, Mount Vernon resident Donna Gulino was involved in a two-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of Richmond Hig…
Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to take control of Washington D.C. if he regains the presidency. The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump’s extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws, including those on abortion, cannabis, traffic safety, police, and even reinstating the Control Board, effectively sidelining local governance.
Meet David Bruce, Ecologist at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
David “Paco” Bruce is an ecologist based at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s Cooperative Oxford Lab on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is a division of the Office of Habitat Conservation. Paco has been part of our team at NOAA for 12 years.
FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.
Catonsville dojo looking for support as they prepare for competition in Argentina
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Martial arts competitors from Baltimore County have a goal to head to a worldwide tournament in Argentina this fall. They will need some help to get there, and 11 News explains how people can help. At their dojo on Frederick Road in Catonsville, Baltimore Taekwondo team...
Ballston Target has become a frequent target of shoplifters
Thieves have been increasingly targeting the Ballston area Target store, making it a frequent destination for police dispatches lately. Arlington crime reports for July so far contain some 20 theft offenses for the 700 block of N. Glebe Road, where the store is located. The police department identifies crimes by block number and generally does not identify which specific businesses were the victim of crimes.
Division of Occupational Therapy Celebrates Award Winners
Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy honored an array of students who graduated from its master’s and doctoral programs during the 2023-24 academic year. The division is home to two hybrid Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) programs – one in Loudoun County, Virginia, and a weekend...
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