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Maryland-based Bethesda Game Studios employees vote to unionize
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Employees at Bethesda Game Studios – the company behind award-winning games such as “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series – voted to unionize, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA), The workers, consisting of 241 developers, signed a union authorization card or indicated they wanted union representation, according to CWA. […]
More pet owners come forward after dog’s death at PetSmart’s PetsHotel boarding facility in Potomac Yard
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) said two other people have come forward after a dog died while being at the PetSmart PetsHotel in Potomac Yard. In both cases, the two dogs experienced illnesses and then allegedly died within a week of being boarded at the facility. AWLA […]
Reston to celebrate 60th anniversary with community pool party
The town of Reston, one of the nation’s first planned communities, is preparing to mark a historic milestone after six decades of resilience and growth. Residents and leaders will gather at Lake Newport Pool on July 20 to commemorate the community's founding 60 years ago. The pool party will feature a DJ spinning tunes, raffle drawings, a cookout with complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks, carnival games, and pool activities to cool down in the summer heat. Organizers are also asking residents to bring photos and stories to share on a “memory board” at the event.
Strasburg developer preserving historic Elijah Pifer House
STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A developer in Strasburg is seeking a special use permit to build a gas station and convenience store at the intersection of Cedar Spring Drive and John Marshall Highway on the edge of town. The Strasburg Town Council has requested the developer preserve the historic Elijah...
Teenage girls recorded video beating a man to death before turning camera around to take selfies, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON — Two of the five teenage girls accused of beating a man to death in October 2023 appeared in court Friday, during which the 13-year-old defendant punched a U.S. Marshal. The 13-year-old and a 15-year-old are the latest arrested in the death of 64-year-old Reggie Brown. Brown was...
Community Rallying To Send Body Back To El Salvador After Fatal Maryland Crash
Dina Rosibel Salgado Sorto had her dreams shattered after the mother of a 3-year-old daughter was killed in a Loudoun County crash, her family says.Early in the afternoon on Thursday, July 18, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the intersection of Waxpool Road and Red Rum Drive in As…
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 18, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 18, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-2-7, FB: 2. Day: 1-3-8, FB: 0. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Virginia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.7% in June
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7 percent in June, according to data released on this week by Virginia Works, the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The rate was 0.1% higher than the rate one year ago. The data shows the number of unemployed...
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