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A common cents candidate? Anderson talks economy during Fredericksburg campaign stop
Derrick Anderson comes by his economic knowledge honestly. Anderson, the GOP nominee in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race, recounted Sunday that his mother owned a few restaurants along State Route 3 and a gas station on Princess Anne Street in downtown Fredericksburg. “So I know that every nickel, every...
Red Robin restaurant in Ashburn closing its doors
There will soon be no more “Red Robin… Yummmm” in Ashburn. That’s because the longtime Red Robin restaurant is reportedly closing its doors this weekend. Staff members have told customers that they were just given the news today — the restaurant’s last day will be this Sunday. The Burn confirmed the news with a staff member as well.
Police chase in Gaithersburg ends in four arrests, two guns recovered
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A shooting in a Germantown neighborhood led to a police chase that ended in four arrests Monday evening. Montgomery County Police apprehended four male suspects, including at least two juveniles, after the brief pursuit. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 4:52 p.m. in the 19260 block...
Food Lion recalls beef from Manassas store due to ‘foreign material’
MANASSAS, Va. (DC News Now) — Grocery shoppers in Manassas were alerted on Monday about a food recall in Food Lion stores, specifically involving a few of their prepared ground beef options. The store at 6306 Hoadly Rd. in Manassas was issued a recall involving four varieties of in-store prepared ground beef because it “may […]
Amber Alert: Prince George’s County Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing 12-Year-Old
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — The Prince George’s County Police Department is searching for a 12-year-old boy who went missing on Saturday evening in District Heights. Gianni Fortune was last seen…
It’s official: Mason Neck won’t house Caisson horses
Residents of Mason Neck in Lorton no longer have to worry about losing a large swath of public recreational land to the U.S. Army. In an Aug. 16 press release, U.S. Congressman Don Beyer commended the Army’s recent decision to no longer consider stabling the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment’s famed Caisson horses at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area. The Army is reportedly continuing its search for a long-term place to house and take care of the horses, which traditionally have been used in military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.
Nash & Smash fried chicken and burger shop to open in September in Silver Spring
Nash & Smash, a halal eatery serving Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and smash burgers, will be opening its first Montgomery County location in Silver Spring in early to mid-September, according to owner Zayan Abbasi. “Everything is almost done,” Abbasi told MoCo360 Monday, noting the store in the Woodmoor Shopping Center...
Leesburg: Maryland man under arrest after joy ride on Washington and Old Dominion Trail
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after driving on the sidewalk of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Leesburg. Luis D. Funez Medina, 18, of Columbia, Md., was charged with DWI, possession of illegal drugs, hit and run and driving without a license. On Saturday, at 11:30 a.m., officers...
Culpeper’s Famous Graffiti House Added to Civil War Trails
This month the famed Graffiti House was added to the multi-state Civil War Trails program. The site located at 19484 Brandy Road, Brandy Station, Virginia has been popular with travelers interested in history but will get an extra boost as part of the program which connects over 1,500 sites across six states. The project was made possible thanks to a partnership between the Brandy Station Foundation, Culpeper Tourism, Civil War Trails, Inc. and Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Housing Development Leader Erik Johnson New CEO of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). He starts in this position next month, following interim CEO Rickie Maddox. “I am honored to serve as CEO,” Johnson said in an ARHA press...
Wale and Nike Collaborate to Bring New “DMV” Air Foamposite One Shoe
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known as Wale, was born in Northwest, Washington, D.C. and raised in various parts of the DMV (graduating from Quince Orchard High School). Now, he and Nike are collaborating for a DMV version of a shoe many say the area is responsible for putting on the map– the Air Foamposite One (video available below).
'1776 BABY!': Pike County man grabbed police officer's neck during Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, FBI says
GREENTOWN, Pa. — A 43-year-old man from Pike County is the latest to face charges for attacking a police officer and breaching the U.S. Capitol during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021. Daniel Collins, of Greene Township, is the 10th person from from our area of...
Threat reported at West Virginia middle and high school on first day of classes
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A threat was made toward a West Virginia middle and high school this morning. According to Berkeley Springs Middle School Principal Dr. Amy Haderer and Spring Mills High School Principal Mark Salfia, this morning, an online threat was reported, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. Following a thorough investigation, the threat […]
Search Warrant Served In Waldorf: Large Amounts Of Drugs And Cash Recovered
WALDORF, Md. – On August 15, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant in the 4000 block of Night Heron Pl. in Waldorf, MD. The suspect, Melvin Andre Smoot, 37, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away from the home.
Popular lobster truck returns to Alexandria this week
Lobster lovers shell-abrate: popular lobster roll food truck Cousins Maine Lobster is returning to Alexandria this Wednesday. This week the food truck will be at Shoppes of Foxchase (4513 Duke Street) from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The food truck offers cuisine like lobster-tacos, grilled cheese, bisque, tails and more.
Oxon Hill Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Prince George's County Identified By Police
Oxon Hill resident Melvin Garcia, 35, has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed by a driver who fled the scene on Friday afternoon. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, at around noon on Aug. 16, Garcia was struck in the 6200 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill in an area parking lot by a driver in a truck.
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