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Unlicensed nurse accused of theft, fraud at veterans home
A 45-year-old Temple Hills woman charged with stealing drugs from the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in March is facing additional counts of misrepresentation and practicing registered nursing by fraudulent representation, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. The defendant is identified in a sheriff’s office release and court records as Stephanie Marie Murphy. Documents filed by Detective Andrew Burgess of the St. Mary’s sheriff’s office stated that in August...
Washingtonian lists two Alexandria eateries as serving the best desserts in D.C. area
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, two Alexandria businesses just made Washingtonian’s list for making the best desserts in the D.C. area. The Washingtonian food editors chose the olive-oil cake […]
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-495 In Fairfax County Causes Delays For Motorists
Several lanes were closed on I-495 on Tuesday afternoon in Fairfax County when a multi-vehicle crash was reported, backing up traffic for miles.Motorists in the northbound lanes of the interstate were slowed by a crash initially reported at around 1:15 p.m. which led to an hourlong delay in the are…
Southern Minnesota Man Sentenced for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Washington D.C. (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has become the latest person to be sentenced for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. 34-year-old Paul Orta Jr. pleaded guilty this past May to to a felony civil disorder charge in federal court in Washington D.C. The Blue Earth man was arrested by federal authorities in Minnesota last November.
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At Forestville Intersection Identified By Police
Waldorf resident Samuel Hinton was identified by police on Monday as the rider who was struck and killed on Saturday morning while crossing through an intersection. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, shortly before 1 a.m. on Oct. 5, officers responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Donnell Drive, where there was a reported crash involving Hinton.
DC Metro proposes new funding model for buses after 70% of riders don’t pay
The Washington, D.C., Metro leaders are looking to change the funding scheme for the busing system after finding that nearly 70% of riders don’t pay the fare. Fare evasion in train stations has plummeted since the installation of higher gates that disable riders from jumping over them. However, evasion has not only remained endemic to […]
Anger builds in Kalorama neighborhood over loud protests that reach 100 dB
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Nestled among the multi-million dollar homes in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood, residencies of foreign embassies put an international stamp an exclusive community. But neighbors say what’s happening outside the Chinese ambassador’s residence on 23rd and S streets is more than a first world problem.
Prosecutors request July 2025 trial date for DC Councilmember Trayon White's federal bribery case
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have requested a July 2025 trial date for DC Councilmember Trayon White’s bribery case. "Due to the nature of this case and the publicity that it has received, the government asks that the Court summon a special jury panel and that a jury questionnaire be used," prosecutors wrote in court filings.
Alexandria charity gets $1.9 million in federal funds for substance abuse and mental health services
An Alexandria charity has been awarded $1.9 million in federal funds to train behavioral health professionals to work with people suffering from racial disparities, drug addicts, and students with mental […]
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