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Northern Virginia's worst areas for near-miss crashes identified by traffic safety group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new report by a regional advocacy group found traffic near-miss incidents at the same location are happening more frequently in parts of northern Virginia. In its inaugural “Near Miss/Dangerous Location” summary report, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) said out of the 2,500...
Kick off October with ‘Parkoberfest’ in Chantilly
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Kick off the start of October in Chantilly at Parktoberfest on Saturday! The event will be held on Oct. 5 at noon at the Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Location’s Visitor Center and Amphitheater in Chantilly. There will be live music, food and beverages from local vendors, a display […]
Cats and dogs from flood-ravaged North Carolina find hope in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. — Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT) in Fairfax Station will open its doors Tuesday to some very special guests — up to 50 cats, dogs, puppies and kittens, all rescued from the flood-devastated counties of Yancey and Mitchell in North Carolina. These animals, many of whom were stranded in shelters without running water, electricity, or basic resources, are being brought to safety thanks to the efforts of HT and its partners, including the Bissell Pet Foundation.
Fairfax County reporting 911 issues for cell phones
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County officials reported cellular issues affecting 911 calls in the county on Wednesday. Fairfax County Emergency said that a fiber line issue was causing the problems. If you are unable to call 911, officials said you should text instead. You can also try another cellular provider if […]
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police
Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a two-year investigation into state police hiring practices for a violation of Title VII, which prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The investigation found that the state police engaged...
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