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'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
A Small Maryland Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Elkton, a small town in Cecil County, Maryland, has long been known for its charming historic district, scenic views of the Elk River, and tight-knit community. However, a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street has shattered this idyllic image, ranking Elkton as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors that contributed to this shocking designation and what it means for the future of this once-thriving town.
Pop-up exhibit to display remains of 18th-century ships found in Arlington
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday this year! From April to September, the city is hosting several events to highlight its rich history and recognize this milestone. One event on July 26 is the unique pop-up archaeology, the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing.” The display showcases the historic models of […]
Alexandria's 40 Under 40 2024
The Chamber ALX honored 40 Alexandria residents age 40 and younger for making significant contributions to the community. “Each honoree was selected for their professional accomplishments, scholastic achievement, community impact, and personal story,” according to the Chamber. “The 40 Under 40 program was established in 2016 to recognize those age, 40 and under, engaged in a variety of fields including business, technology, nonprofit management, civic life, public service, education, and the arts, who are shaping Alexandria for the future.”
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […]
Arlington is America’s ‘Fittest City’—Again
Arlington is the nation’s fittest city for the seventh year in a row, according to researchers with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Elevance Health Foundation. In fact, the top three spots remain the same this year as they were last year: Washington, D.C. again ranks No....
Maryland town caught a big one: Bass Pro Tour is coming in 2025
Next year, 65 of the world’s best professional bass anglers will be headed to Marbury, Maryland. Major League Fishing announced last week that stage six of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour season will take place in Charles County on The Potomac River at Smallwood State Park from June 26 through the 29.
After 60 years, gravestones return to a reborn island
Sometimes, a final resting place is far from final. When the Howeth family interred their loved ones in Poplar Island’s soil in the late 1800s, they probably had no idea that the ground, along with everything on it and in it, would disappear in a matter of decades. A mixture of forces — sinking land, rising seas and erosion — chewed away at the Chesapeake Bay island just off Maryland’s...
Sparrows Point Container Terminal To Generate Over 8,000 Jobs, Add Over $1.5 Billion To Maryland’s GDP
BALTIMORE, MD – Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA) and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) today announced the release of an economic impact study conducted by Infrata that finds that Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) will have a significant, generational impact on the State of Maryland. By 2035, SPCT is projected to add an additional $1.54 billion annually in benefits to Maryland’s state economy while creating over 8,000 direct and indirect jobs totaling more than $305 million in employee compensation. Infrata is a globally recognized infrastructure advisory firm that has provided market-driven support and research on some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors
A Maryland woman is advocating for a bill aimed at increasing the number of live organ donors. Lindsay Gutierrez, originally from Oklahoma, served in security forces for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2016. After tours alongside her husband in both England and Georgia, she was transferred to Maryland to work with the Department of Defense. She currently lives in Ellicott City.
Historic 'Reeves Farmhouse' set to transfer out of county hands
ARLINGTON, Va. — The echoes of the Reeves Farmhouse’s past might soon blend with the promises of a more inclusive future. After years of planning, the historic property known as Reevesland in Arlington County is set to transfer out of county hands. On Monday, the Arlington County Board...
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