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Newly-Minted Millionaire: Burke Construction Worker Buys $1M Powerball Ticket In Alexandria
When Nicholas Perez of Burke bought a ticket for the April 1 Powerball drawing, the jackpot stood at a jaw-dropping $1 billion. He bought his ticket at Safeway at 8646 Richmond Highway in Alexandria.First, the bad news: He didn’t hit the jackpot, lottery officials said.The good news: His ticke…
Prince George's County Fire Department searching for dog owner
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A dog wandered into a fire station on Allentown Road in Prince George's County Friday evening. Prince George's County firefighters are looking for the dog's owner, according to a post from the fire department on X, formerly known as Twitter. The crew at PGFD...
Pet Adoption Event in Alexandria, VA: Find Your New Furry Family Member at PetSmart!
Attention all animal lovers and potential pet parents! This Sunday, the heartwarming hustle and bustle of paws and purrs will fill the air at PetSmart Dog Training in Alexandria, VA. Get ready for an afternoon that promises to tug at your heartstrings and maybe even add a new member to your family.
Global Saxophone Legend Dies Days Before The Birchmere Performance
David Sanborn, an internationally renowned, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, died on Sunday, May 12, days before he was set to perform in Northern Virginia.Sanborn's comes after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications, according to a statement shared to his website.Sanborn …
Fees waived for adoptable dogs at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ready to adopt your furever friend? Well you're in luck because the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is waiving its adoption fees through the holiday weekend. The shelter is at critical capacity and in desperate need of people to adopt dogs. And they aren't alone. Almost...
Prince George’s County Woman Wins $112K in Casino Royale Slots Game
Bowie, MD – A Prince George’s County woman hit the jackpot while playing the Casino Royale Slots game, winning a $112,115 progressive jackpot. She expressed shock and excitement at her incredible stroke of luck, quoting that she “almost had a heart attack” when discovering her win. The fortunate winner discovered her winning ticket at a Giant grocery store in Bowie. After winning $50 on her first $10 Casino Royale Slots ticket, she reinvested $10 to purchase a second ticket, which led to her jackpot victory. Eager to share her success with family, the woman plans to allocate her winnings towards
Foodies: Alexandria City Council said 'yes' to extended food truck operating hours
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Food trucks operating in Alexandria can now stay open until midnight. The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously Saturday to expand the ordinance that was implemented almost a decade ago. A staff recommendation originally proposed moving the food truck curfew from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., but...
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