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Rock Ridge VFW cruises in 9-0 win over West Duluth
VIRGINIA—As district playoffs approach, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team looks to be coming into form. On Monday, Post 1172 played a complete game from start to finish with excellent pitching, strong defense and solid hitting as they defeated visiting Post 137 from West Duluth, 9-0. On the pitcher’s mound to start for Rock Ridge was Blake Bailey, who went 5.2 innings of no-hit ball to lead things for Post...
The Fresh Market to Open Two Grocery Stores Totaling 56,000 Square Feet in Metro DC
Reston and Falls Church, Va. — The Fresh Market has announced plans to open stores as an anchor tenant within two mixed-use developments in metropolitan Washington, D.C. The grocer will occupy approximately 27,000 square feet of space at Reston Station, a mixed-use development in Reston by Comstock Cos.; and 29,000 square feet at West Falls, a 10-acre mixed-use development in Falls Church by Hoffman & Associates. Both new stores are expected to open within the next three years, with the West Falls store scheduled to open by mid-2026. The Fresh Market has two existing Virginia locations in Alexandria and Vienna.
NEW: Herndon mayor won’t seek reelection, candidates finalized
The ballot is set for the Town of Herndon’s upcoming mayoral and town council elections. Current council members Keven LeBlanc and Pradip Dhakal will face off on Nov. 5 to succeed Mayor Sheila Olem, who won’t seek reelection after two terms as mayor and more than a decade on the town council.
Christendom’s Patrick Quest Named USCAA’s Athletic Director of the Year
Christendom College’s Patrick Quest has been named the USCAA’s Garth Pleasant Athletic Director of the Year. Quest, who has served as Christendom’s athletic director for nearly a decade, earned the honors after helping lead Christendom Athletics to a historic year, which included a National Championship, multiple National Championship tournament berths, and over 50 student-athletes earning Academic All-American honors.
‘I Don’t Think You Went in Thinking You Were Going To Kill Your Friend,’ Says Judge at Sentencing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced a homicide defendant to 13 years with five years of supervised release at a July 12 hearing. Jordan Jones, 23, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed,...
Retired DC Police Detective helping first responders, residents address mental health issues
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Jamie Tyler spent 25 years as a D.C. police officer before retiring as a detective in 2022. He is well known for his role in the hit Love & Marriage DC. In May of this year, he started the Jamie Tyler Foundation. A big part of the non-profit is to […]
Application period open for latest Power of Change grants
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Nonprofits operating in the area served by the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative are invited to apply for grants. REC is accepting applications for the latest round of funding from its Power of Change program. Twice a year, this program supports organizations in need of funding for...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. The watch is through 10 p.m. in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory...
Five days at 4-H camp have lifelong impact
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools. “At...
Crème De La Crème Opens In Old Town
Old Town is getting some European flair this summer with the opening of a new French and Italian-inspired boutique. Crème de la Crème opened at 907 King Street in the heart of Old Town. On July 14, the new boutique hosted a grand opening for Bastille Day. What...
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