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Shootout in DC's Anacostia neighborhood caught on camera
WASHINGTON — A neighborhood in Southeast D.C. is in shock after dozens of bullets ripped through cars and homes during a shootout around 3 a.m. Thursday, and it was all caught on camera. Charles Wilson, who is Chair of the DC Democratic Party, shared the video on his X...
Document: Arrest made in Fatal Northwest Stabbing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 34-year-old Khalil Khalilov, who is charged with second-degree murder while armed and assault with intent to kill for his alleged involvement in the fatal stabbing of 36-year-old Anvar Guliyev. The incident occurred on July 17 on the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
Maryland man arrested for deadly pedestrian crash on University Boulevard East
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — More than a month after a man was hit and killed by a driver in Takoma Park, the driver has been taken into custody. Detectives with Montgomery County Police announced the arrest on Friday. The investigation began on June 3, when police say 42-year-old Candido...
Occoquan’s Tiny Supply Co. Champions Learning and Imagination
This new small business sells heirloom toys, crafts, and educational projects for children. When her 11-year-old daughter, Lydia, asked why there wasn’t a kid-friendly store in Occoquan, Sarah Hitchcock Burzio knew that needed to change. “Lydia kept saying, ‘There isn’t a store for me in town.’ So I said,...
Free scoops and specials for National Ice Cream Day in D.C.
It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Here's where to find free and BOGO scoops and specials around D.C.Why it matters: Most national food holidays are fake — lookin' at you, Crouton Day — but Ice Cream Day is 1) universally loved, and 2) officially signed into existence by President Reagan in 1984.Just say YES to these specials.🍾 Tipsy Scoop (Penn Quarter): The "ice cream barlour" is giving away 50 free scoops of the new Spiked Cherry Limeade Sorbet to first customers.Ⓜ️ Metrobar (Brentwood): A Sunday ice cream social (12-6pm) combines frozen treats from local vendors, food trucks, a beer...
Walgreens Replacement Signs on at White Oak Shopping Center
Beauty 4U has signed on to take over the space that was the longtime home of Walgreens at 11215 New Hampshire Ave. in White Oak until closing the store permanently in February. The store is “coming soon” without an opening date available at this time. Beauty 4U is...
DC police make arrest in series of thefts at Northwest Lululemon stores
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said a man was taken into custody in connection to a series of thefts at Lululemon stories across the District. Early Friday morning, officers with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reportedly involved in several retail thefts. During the […]
Three Virginia men facing drug-related charges in Alleghany Co.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia
Season 2 / Episode #7: Celebrating Young Talent in 18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia. In our July episode, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional young talents featured in our 18 Under 18 initiative, presented in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia (JASWVA). This feature highlights some of the brightest young minds in our region, showcasing their talents, achievements and community contributions.
Commonwealth Games return to Liberty this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - For the 35th year, Virginia Amateur Sports is holding its biggest weekend for athletes across the state in this weekend’s Commonwealth Games. The event once again returns to Liberty University starting Friday, when thousands of athletes gather to compete in more than 30 events. “It’s...
Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
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