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Suspicious Stripping Suspect Threatened To 'Raise All Hell' During DUI Arrest In VA: Sheriff
A drunk and unruly customer at an area 7-Eleven became combative after allegedly brandishing a handgun inside the store and ignoring demands from Stafford County Sheriff's deputies.Shortly before 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, members of the sheriff's office were called to the convenience store in the …
Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. This weekend, don’t miss out on farmers markets, a meet the artist event, a creative workflow workshop, a play, open house at Sweeney Barn, tours of Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, a birthday bash at Burlap and Daisies, and a yoga nidra session.
Investigation update after train carrying hazardous material derails in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — In the aftermath of a train derailment that left a significant mess but fortunately no injuries, CSX officials are set to address the Fredericksburg community on Wednesday. The meeting will provide updates on the ongoing investigation and take place at 3 p.m. in the VRE parking...
New Shake Shack in the works for Reston Town Center
It looks like the burger joint known as The Counter will be leaving its longtime spot at the Reston Town Center and it will be replaced by the latest location of the popular Shake Shack brand. Online documents show that permit applications have been filed for a Shake Shack at...
Ashburn native, US women’s soccer defender Emily Fox ready to live out her childhood Olympic dream
Before heading to Olympic training camp with the U.S. women’s national soccer team, Emily Fox returned home to Ashburn, Virginia, for an extended stay for the first time since the pandemic. As the 26-year-old defender began to clean up her room, she went through some of her old childhood mementos.
Notes: AWLA sheds more light on PetSmart Potomac Yard dog deaths
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers early morning, transitioning to possible showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, and becoming more likely with potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The mostly cloudy day will see a high near 86 and a southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph. The 70% chance of precipitation may produce rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday evening, showers and possible thunderstorms will persist before 8pm, followed by a chance of continued activity after 8pm. The mostly cloudy night should have a low around 74 and a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts during thunderstorms.
Co-founder of Fairfax T-shirt and swag maker Custom Ink steps down as CEO
David Doctorow, former CEO of Realtor.com‘s parent company Move, Inc., will assume the chief executive role and join the company’s board of directors in August. CEO Marc Katz, who founded Custom Ink with fellow Harvard University classmates in 2000, will remain chairman of the board. “We’ve undertaken major...
Update on opening of new Trader Joe’s in Leesburg
Work continues quickly on the new Trader Joe’s coming to Leesburg — and we have an update from the corporate headquarters on when they hope to open the new grocery store. Construction crews continue to swarm the space in the Fort Evans Plaza II shopping center. The nearly 15,000 s.f. store was carved out of the space left vacant by the JoAnn Fabric store when it moved to Sterling.
DMV Empanadas Opens Next Week
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced it will hold its soft opening on Monday, July 29. DMV Empanadas was previously located at 113 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. The restaurant features over 25 flavors of empanadas, including bacon & cheese, cheeseburger, and Old Bay shrimp. According to an Instagram post, the restaurant will also servce Chicken Milanese, and Broaster Chicken, and Lomo Saltado.
Illegal immigrant facing 18 years in prison for homicide captured in Maryland
LAUREL, Md. (TND) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Colombian immigrant last month who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and was living in Maryland, the agency announced on Monday. The 35-year-old was convicted of aggravated homicide in his home country, according to ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations...
St. Mary’s EMS Chief Suspected In Fentanyl Tampering Case
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box in a local medic unit. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division found that fentanyl vials in the medic box had...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
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