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Washington, D.C., man in crash on I-81 in Virginia; exits vehicle and hit by tractor trailer
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County. The person, who was in the northbound travel lane of I-81 when hit, had been in a crash before exiting his vehicle. Harry L. Martin, 45, of Washington, D.C., suffered life-threatening injuries. He...
City of Falls Church Crime Report: Week of July 8-14, 2024
Larceny from Building, W Broad St, July 5, 6:32 PM, an unknown suspect stole an orange Domane Al 2 Rim Trek bicycle with a basket on the front. The suspect is described as a male wearing a grey hat with a white towel under his hat, and a dark t-shirt and dark pants. (Delayed report.)
Avoid swimming in the James River from Manchester Bridge to Osborne Landing
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) urged Virginians to avoid swimming, wading, tubing, and whitewater kayaking in the James River from the Manchester Bridge in Richmond to Osborne Landing in Henrico.
What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education. Leaders across the Commonwealth and the nation reacted to the continued commitment towards protecting the health and safety of Virginia’s […] The post What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education appeared first on The Virginian Review.
‘Coach Jen’ breaks barriers with Aces
Jen Hammond, the Aces’ associate coach and catching specialist, has become one of the hardest working baseball coaches in Northern Virginia. Yes, you heard that right: baseball. Her expertise has helped to develop the women’s baseball movement in the region, but also assisted the Aces, who have caught fire,...
Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
Men’s Swimming Sweeps VaSID Major Awards, Garners 20 All-State Citations
FERRUM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team swept the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) major awards, earning 20 All-State citations, including 14 first-team selections. Rising junior Dalton Jobe was named the Commonwealth's Swimmer of the Year, also earning first-team All-State honors in free distance, free sprint,...
Title:Hoya Highlight: Bidtah Becker (SFS’93)
Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. My current title is Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. Although that is my title today, I’ve been around so long, everybody just knows Bidtah can probably answer questions about natural resources or water. I’m the go-to institutional memory!
“We are the swing vote:” Poor People’s Campaign assembles in Washington
Thousands of people gathered in front of the Capitol building for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March to the Polls on June 29. Ahead of a contentious election year, attendees from religious organizations, social justice groups, and unions traveled from over 30 states and D.C. to call on elected officials to address poverty, according to organizers.
D.C. allows extended alcohol service for 2024 Olympics and select events per new order
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an emergency legislation Monday that allows select types of alcohol licenses to register with the Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration (ABCA) during four special events, including the 2024 Summer Olympics. Registering allows venues to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. and operate 24...
Maryland State trooper rescues dog left in hot car on I-495
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A Maryland State trooper is being hailed after rescuing a dog from a hot car on the side of I-495 Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Police, Trooper Shane McGregor assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
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