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VTC debuts third season of ‘My Home Virginia’ series, feature notable state athletes
The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the third season of its video series My Home Virginia, which follows Virginia-based athletes and the role the state played in their development and success. The third season of My Home Virginia features episodes about Keira D’Amato, Jon Lugbill, and Nicola Cranmer. D’Amato...
Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
ALX Closet Opens to Serve Children and Families Facing Emergencies
A new clothing and resource center is opening to help children and families in need. The Center for Alexandria's Children and The Fund for Alexandria’s Child announced Tuesday the opening of ALX Closet at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor). "ALX Closet is...
Virginia Tech researchers explore genome of American chestnut tree with hopes for restoration
Virginia Tech researchers have collaborated with the American Chestnut Foundation to examine the genome of American chestnut trees, which may help restoration of the tree's population.
988 hotline continues to save lives, two years in
NORFOLK, Va. — July marks the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launch across the nation. As the nation continues to grapple with a mental health crisis, this critical hotline has proven to be a lifesaver. Since its inception, 10 million people have used it to connect with a counselor on the phone to get immediate help.
Two more dogs die at Alexandria pet hotel already under investigation and more Va. headlines
“Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building.”—Cardinal News. “Mother of Huguenot shooting victim seeks $26M from Richmond Public Schools.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch. “Fredericksburg Mayor Devine Addresses Train Derailment, Calls for Transparency.”—Potomac Local News. “2 additional dogs reported to have died after stay...
Indian Head man allegedly found with $50,000 of drugs
As part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant on July 3 at a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The suspect, Domonique Carlton Hawkins, 31, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the home, according to a release from Charles County Sheriff's Office. During the search, nearly $50,000 worth of cocaine, crack cocaine and cannabis were allegedly...
Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027. “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant...
Concern for Missing 79-Year-Old Woman
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department-3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sim Hok, a missing 79-year-old from Silver Spring. Hok was last seen on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 2120 Industrial Parkway. She is 4-feet, 10-inches tall, 110 lbs, with gray hair and...
JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
NSF-funded conference organized by Rice linguistics professor to promote equity in STEM research
The work, perspectives and lived experiences of researchers with disabilities and promotion of equity in STEM were the focus of a National Science Foundation-funded event organized by Rice University associate professor of linguistics Robert Englebretson and held July 10 in Alexandria, Virginia. “Access and Equity in STEM: Disability and Innovation...
Festival management class puts students at the heart of cultural conservation and celebration in Washington, D.C.
If you visit the National Mall in Washington, D.C., during the last week of June, you’ll be greeted with the sights and sounds of a multicultural celebration at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and education sessions: Every tent offers a view of the world from a different cultural perspective.
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
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