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Troubled DC 911 call center offers $800 staff bonuses for showing up
The staffing crisis at D.C.’s 911 call center has gotten so bad that the agency is offering bonuses to staff members simply for showing up for every scheduled shift. The director of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Heather McGaffin, made the offer to staff members in an email Tuesday morning.
Maryland Native Shane Lee Has Emotional Reunion With Parents at Chargers Practice
Shane Lee, who is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent this past spring after three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC. As Lee took a knee after practice on Thursday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought Lee’s parents out for an emotional reunion before his father Mark Lee spoke to the team (clip below).
Fairfax County Animal Shelter waiving adoption fees for all animals
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will be waiving its animal adoption fees next week for its 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign. From Aug. 23 to Aug. 25, potential adopters can visit the county’s animal shelter, located at 4500 West Ox Rd. and 8875 Lorton Rd. and adopt […]
Sushi bar shutters after opening in Herndon last year
A Herndon sushi restaurant has closed after a little over a year in business. Mari Sushi Bar & Lounge, which opened in early 2023, shuttered late last month, according to its website. A statement on the website reads:. Thank you for your incredible support and affection for Mari. We are...
Residents voice concerns over AEP's proposed rate hikes at public hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Community members came out on Monday to voice their concerns regarding American Electric Power's proposed price hikes at a public hearing. The proposed rate case at this meeting was regarding AEP asking for $20.4 million to expand its net energy costs beginning Sept. 1. However,...
Well-Paid Maids: “It’s past time to raise the federal minimum wage”
Well-Paid Maids staunchly supports a federal minimum wage increase. In case you missed it, last month marked 15 years since the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25. It hasn’t budged since. What has budged? The cost of living. Some states and cities have taken matters into their own hands....
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tom Brookens carved out fine Major League career
Plenty of Chambersburg athletes have become professionals in a variety of sports, but none have had a pro career as long or successful as Tom Brookens. Brookens was a Major League baseball player for 12 years, which included winning a World Series title with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. He...
Police: K-9s looking for 5 teenagers in armed robbery in Reston
RESTON, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said five teenagers robbed someone at gunpoint Monday night. FCPD officers were at the 12200 block of Laurel Glade Court in Reston to investigate an armed robbery. So far, police believe that five teenagers went up to the victim, took out a gun […]
Police Officer Injured in Gaithersburg During Pursuit of Felony Shoplifting Suspects Linked to Multiple Thefts at Rio/Crown
A Gaithersburg police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a fleeing driver involved in two shoplifting incidents on Monday afternoon. According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, “On August 12 at 4:50 p.m., police were responding to the to the Dick’s Sporting Goods located in the unit...
Drug Dealer Busted Stashing 4+ Pounds Of Cocaine In St. Mary's County Woods Sentenced
Laray Anthony Maddox, 42, was sentenced to 30 years with all but 11 years and six months to serve following the recovery of at least four pounds of cocaine in 2022 that were found in a secluded wooded area not far from his California home. According to the St. Mary’s...
We're Hiring - Federal HIV Contract Monitor
Employer: Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax VA 22031. NVRC seeks to hire a federal contract monitor. Successful applicant will manage contracts with community organizations providing healthcare, housing and support services to low-income persons with HIV (PLWH) in Northern Virginia. Illustrative duties include:. Evaluating contracted...
Pinpoint Weather: Spotty showers Tuesday, seasonably warm
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday, spotty showers are possible in Southwest and Central Virginia. Otherwise, the mostly dry weather pattern is expected to continue. A disturbance will bring some light rain showers and additional cloud cover to the region on Tuesday. However, it won’t be a complete washout. Variably cloudy skies will be overhead […]
Woman arrested for grand larceny, other charges in alleged Page County burglary
STANLEY, Va. (WHSV) - A woman was arrested for grand larceny after allegedly breaking and entering and burglarizing a home in the Town of Stanley in Page County. Page County deputies responded to the report of breaking and entering into a residence in the 100 block of Donovan Drive in Stanley on Thursday. The home had been been burglarized and a large amount of personal property was stolen, according to a new release from Page County Sheriff’s Office. The homeowner also reported the individual had allegedly taken a shower while in the home.
The Blue Ridge Games have begun: Win big while exploring all that our region has to offer
ROANOKE, Va. – The much-anticipated Blue Ridge Games have finally arrived, offering a lot of activities for outdoor enthusiasts in Southwest Virginia. This event is sort of like the Olympics but in your backyard. You can hike, bike, fish and more. For those passionate about cycling, the Blue Ridge...
Virginia tourism spending is up nearly 10%
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — According to the latest numbers from the Virginia Tourism Corporation, 112 million people and $50.6 billion was the tourism impact in Virginia last year. It’s a big jump from the year before and another sign that the state’s tourism economy isn’t just rebounding from the...
Marijuana justice could be a step toward reparations in Virginia
This story was reported by Next City. In June, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 low-level convictions related to cannabis possession in his state, marking the largest pardon related to cannabis possession charges in U.S. history. Months before the historic move, Maryland lawmakers began considering a...
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