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Oklahoma Selected by Georgetown University for The Youth in Custody Certificate Program
OKLAHOMA CITY, JULY 23, 2024 —The Georgetown Center for Juvenile Justice Reform selected Oklahoma as one of only four jurisdictions from across the country to participate in The Youth in Custody Certificate Program. The program aims to assist juvenile justice leaders in implementing, or accelerating, systemic change to enhance outcomes for youth in custody. Joining Oklahoma in this prestigious program are Multnomah County in Oregon, the city of Newport News in Virginia, and the State of Rhode Island.
Amazon Fresh at Potomac Yard to Open Friday
The Amazon Fresh store at Potomac Yard in Alexandria will open July 25, the company announced. The store, at 3801 Richmond Hwy., takes place of the Shoppers food store, which closed in early 2020. Amazon fresh announced later that year that it had plans to open there, but those plans went on pause in 2023 as Amazon retooled the format and product mix of Amazon Fresh Stores, and reconsidered some of its real estate deals.
Man run over and killed with his own car in carjacking, Prince William County police search for carjacker
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The Prince William County Police Department are searching for the carjacker responsible for a deadly hit-and-run in Dumfries. On Saturday, officers were called to Stedham Circle for reports of a crash. When officers arrived they found 37-year-old Jose Vasquez Galvan lying in the street.
“Hottest Sandwich Shop” Award Winner Has Locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
Restaurant industry professionals and their allies gathered Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 42nd Annual RAMMYS Awards Gala. Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced winners and a range of special distinctions, celebrating excellence in long-standing categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service. The “Hottest Sandwich Shop” award went to Colada Shop, which has locations in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50,000 Scratch-Off Win
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – A housekeeper from Prince George’s County can rest easier after making a bed of riches. Thanks to a lucky Jumbo Cash scratch-off, she can relax with a $50,000 prize. The winner bought her $10 instant ticket at a Shell gas station located at 5398 Queens...
'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...
Gas prices: Remain steady to start the week
Gas prices continue to be an important topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris will have to address the high prices of gas in the country. While there has been a decrease at the pumps in recent weeks and months, today’s gas […]
Vienna shows off landscaping with new floral downtown tour
If you’ve driven or taken a stroll down Vienna’s Maple Avenue this summer, you might’ve noticed more pops of color than in previous years. The Town of Vienna wants to draw more attention to the vivid flowers lining its main downtown streets with a new, self-guided “Vienna in Bloom” streetscape tour. The town’s economic development and parks and recreation departments unveiled a map last Friday (July 19) showing the locations of dozens of different flowers and nearby local businesses.
Man had nearly $4K in stolen Lululemon merchandise in car, DC police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested a man who had almost $4,000 in stolen Lululemon merchandise. On July 20, officers with the Robbery Suppression Unit were on patrol in the 3400 block of 12th Street area in Northeast D.C. when they saw a car commit a traffic violation. The officers […]
‘Foggy Bottom Stalker’ | Police arrest man accused of stalking woman in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that officers took a man, whom some dubbed the “Foggy Bottom Stalker,” into custody on July 21. Police said 39-year-old Delonta Deon Spriggs of Northeast is accused of stalking a woman in the Foggy Bottom and Georgetown community in Northwest D.C. MPD said the […]
Immigrant Food Opens in Ballston
Immigrant Food is branching out across the Potomac. The D.C.-based eatery opened its first Virginia location today at the global headquarters of the Nature Conservancy in Ballston, bringing with it a mission to help immigrants. The fourth location of the growing chainlet, and the first outside Washington, D.C., will serve...
Vienna zoning body OKs tango studio on Mill St.
An Argentine tango dance studio soon will begin operating in a light-industrial building in northeast Vienna, following unanimous approval July 17 of a conditional-use permit by the Vienna Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). “This is a great addition to the town – something new, something different,” said BZA member Michael...
Padres vs Nationals Best Bets: Teams Battling For Wild Card Berths
The San Diego Padres (52-50) visit the Washington Nationals (47-53) for a three-game series beginning Tuesday. The Padres have won two straight to move into a wild card spot. Washington has won three straight to move within four MLB games of a wild card spot. The Padres are going to...
DoorDash provides grants to nearly two dozen DMV restaurants
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DoorDash announced the names of the restaurants participating in their accelerator program this summer. Kevin Wilson, co-owner of the Peach Cobbler Factory, is one of the participants. He’s one of nearly two dozen restaurant owners selected. “I learned that I can control the tempo of the orders,” Wilson said. “Contacting […]
PWCPD: Police find stolen car, identify suspect in deadly hit-and-run in Dumfries
DUMFRIES, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers found the car that was used in a felony hit-and-run that left a man dead. The hit-and-run happened on July 20 just before 7 p.m. at the parking lot of the Oasis at Montclair Apartment complex, located in the 16400 […]
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