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Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Marco’s Pizza closes location in southern Loudoun
The Marco’s Pizza restaurant in the South Riding/Chantilly area of southern Loudoun has closed its doors for good. The announcement was made today via social media. “It is with a heavy heart I inform you that Marco’s Pizza in South Riding has permanently closed for business as of yesterday,” co-owner Chris Browne wrote. “It has been a pleasure serving the community over the last seven years. Unfortunately, we were just unable to keep up with rising costs and have reached a point where staying in business has become unsustainable.”
DUI Teen Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Fairfax County Police Say
A DUI teenage driver has been charged in a Fairfax County crash that killed a 35-year-old pedestrian this weekend, authorities said.The 17-year-old driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive in Lortin, when he struck Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, who was tr…
Brenden Queen wins a heavyweight fight with rival Connor Hall, takes checkered in a dramatic Hampton Heat at Langley
HAMPTON, Va. — The 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway featured an incredible display of fireworks, the majority of which exploded long after pre-race pyrotechnics graced the Eastern Virginia sky in front of a sellout crowd. The main event on a Saturday night that represented the second leg...
Community Invited to Shape Programs at New Student Union
The doors to the Student Union & Activity Center will open in just three short months! This is a remarkable milestone, and the organizers extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their unwavering support in reaching this point. The saying “it takes a village” truly resonates, and now they need the community’s help to ensure local youth have the best possible experience at the Student Success Center.
Teen Girls Charged in Fatal Attack on D.C. Man Took Selfies After Killing Him
Washington, D.C. – A group of girls accused of fatally beating 64-year-old Reggie Brown took selfies after recording the attack, according to prosecutors. This information emerged during a hearing. The…
Sweet Sweet Kitchen Expands Again With Second D.C. Location
Sweet Sweet Kitchen, which specializes in cuisine from Jamaica and Sierra Leone, has once again expanded and opened a second D.C. location at 2427 Minnesota Ave. SE, according to PoPville. According to the restaurant’s Instagram account, the grand opening celebration occurred on July 1st. Sweet Sweet Kitchen began as...
Suspect Vehicle In Manassas Woman's Murder Could Be In Loudoun County, Cops Say
Police in Manassas are searching for a suspect vehicle in a Manassas killing of an 18-year-old woman.Ashlin Paz, of no fixed address, was shot and killed in a wooded area near Pineview Road and Cregger Lane around 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 18.The suspect vehicle, a blue Hyundai Elantra with Vir…
One Person Has Died in Fatal Collision That Occurred Saturday Night
The following is a brief summary of events, per Montgomery County Police, regarding a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, July 20, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue:. “At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a...
Portsmouth restaurant challenges Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio, citing casino exemptions
A Portsmouth restaurant filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s food-to-alcohol ratio requirements that it argues are outdated and unfair for mixed beverage licensees — especially as the state recently welcomed casinos and exempted the gaming centers from such rules. Regulations from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stipulate that a minimum 45% of the total gross sales must be ...
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