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Why I’m rooting for Freedom-Woodbridge football this season
Sports writers are supposed to remain objective when it comes to coverage. You root for the story, not a particular team. I get it. But what if the story is the team? Does that change the approach?. Maybe, maybe not. But hear me out first. As the 2024 high school...
Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification
The debate on a Blacksburg radio station may be the only debate between the two 9th District candidates. The post Griffith, Baker clash over economic development and 2020 presidential vote certification appeared first on Cardinal News.
New Anthony’s Owner Keeps All 26 Employees
Panagiotis Fotopoulos, the new owner of the region’s storied Anthony’s Restaurant on Annandale Road just outside the City of Falls Church, has been running the establishment since June 1 while the long-time previous owners, Tony and Fay Yannionakis, after 52 years running the restaurant, have been taking their first-ever extended visit to their Greek place of birth. (See photo elsewhere this issue).
For Sale | 435 Newcomb Street, SE - $489,997
“Welcome Home! This lovely home in Congress Heights is the perfect combination of charm and convenience. Congress Heights is a residential neighborhood which houses The Entertainment and Sports Arena, used as the home to the Washington Mystics, a community Arts & Cultural event site, and concert venue. The area is also undergoing Commercial development along Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X Aves. The inviting living space is fantastic! It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nice evening with your friends and family. This home features three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. You will appreciate the convenience of having one of the bedrooms on the main level, and classic hardwoods on the main and upper levels. The home is warmly heated with radiators, and has window units for cooling. The upper level features 2 bedrooms that can serve as a bedroom and home office with a full bath, and walk-in tub for soothing away aches and pains. The cozy dining and kitchen area is perfect for intimate meals and can double as a work space. When you visit this property, you will appreciate how the indoor and outdoor space conveniently flow together, making entertaining a breeze with a spacious fenced yard, front and rear, and has a bonus gazebo to make your guests feel right at home. Make your choice to park on the street in front, or enter the property thru the back alley with space for parking 3 cars, a storage shed, and includes lovely flowers and a garden. The basement features a cozy family room with a full bath, bar, laundry area, utility room, and extra closet/storage space. The location of this home is ideal with many commuting and shopping options close by, including the Washington Harbour, The MGM Center, The Nationals stadium, and the soccer specific Audi Field. Delight in the abundance of local flavors, and enjoy the flavor of local foods and farmer's markets. Easy access to downtown DC, and to I295, 495, and to I95. Schedule your private tour of this lovely Single Family Home today!”
Fire Damages St. Antnony’s Shrine Rectory
One person was taken to a burn center with serious injuries. Fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine Rectory, Aug. 30, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsburg, Md (KM) The cause of a fire at Saint Anthony’s Shrine rectory in Emmitsburg remains under investigation. At around...
If You See Purple Paint In North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Leave Now
With fall upon us, everyone's gearing up for hunting season, hiking season, and leafing season. While you're out exploring the wilderness, there's some things you should keep an eye out for, just to make sure you're not putting yourself in a dangerous or unlawful situation.
NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued new recommendations for Electronic Logging Device usage following an investigation into a fatal crash between a semi truck and a party bus. The report was released Wednesday, August 29th after a thorough investigation into the December 2022 crash that left three people dead. The NTSB says that the […] The post NTSB recommends stricter ELD regulations after blaming driver fatigue for party bus crash appeared first on CDLLife.
Virginia Students Make Some Gains on Annual Test Scores; Schools See Less Absenteeism
Virginia students’ reading and math assessments for the 2023-24 school year saw some improvement over last year after months of recovery efforts, according to data released by the Department of Education Tuesday. However, pass rates in other subjects are still behind results from the 2022-23 school year. Pass rates for grades 3 through 8 in […]
Unison’s RCM&D Acquires Virginia Benefits Firm MillenGroup
Maryland-based insurance, benefits and risk management firm RCM&D announced the acquisition of MillenGroup, a Richmond, Virginia-based benefits advisory firm. Laura Millen, founder and senior managing partner, and John Millen, co-founder and managing partner, will join RCM&D’s employee benefits leadership team in Richmond, according to the announcement. RCM&D is a...
Overdose deaths from opioids declining in Virginia, advocates say more work still needs to be done
According to the most recent data from the Virginia Department of Health, synthetic opioid-related deaths, which include deaths caused by fentanyl, decreased from over 2,000 in 2021 to under 1,800 in 2023.
Virginia Board of Education approves changes to accreditation, accountability systems
The Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final touches on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan, designed to address concerns with how schools were rated and student performance was measured to determine better how to direct state resources. During the special meeting in Richmond, the board approved Virginia’s ESSA plan, readiness weighting […]
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