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Fairfax County prepares to shut down largest homeless encampment
Fairfax County is preparing to clear out one of its largest homeless encampments in a wooded area near the Inova Emergency Room in Reston. The homeless encampment, informally known as “The Hill,” has occupied the area for almost a decade and, in March, was a shelter for around 50 individuals, according to the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. As of Aug. 27, 13 tents and 17 people lived at the encampment; many former residents now utilize a county-run shelter.
Judge advances court date for husband of missing Manassas Park mother
MANASSAS PARK, Va. (DC News Now) — The husband of the missing Manassas Park mother, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, is back in court for a motion hearing. The judge accepted the motion from her husband Naresh Bhatt to waive his preliminary hearing and advance his court date. Mamta has been missing for more than a month […]
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
New single-family neighborhood proposed on Route 123 in Lorton
A Maryland developer is looking to fit a new residential subdivision on eight acres in Lorton between Route 123 and Ox Road. L&F Laurel Highlands LLC submitted a rezoning application to Fairfax County on Tuesday (Aug. 27) proposing 23 new single-family homes on the mostly vacant land. The development will...
Fishers mom charged with storming US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A mom from Fishers, Indiana has been charged for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. Disorderly conduct...
DMV to offer services at new Tysons office, starting next week
Fairfax County drivers will soon have a new site they can visit for vehicle-related services, including registration and license plate changes. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will provide DMV Select services out of AAA Tysons Corner’s office in the Centennial Plaza Business Park, starting the Tuesday (Sept. 3) after Labor Day weekend.
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
How Fairfax County’s public schools’ leadership hides poor-performing students
Fairfax County’s public school leadership is using “equal outcomes” and “equity” measures to hide low performance among its students, particularly the students who are learning English. As a result of the Biden administration’s porous southern border policy, coupled with Fairfax County’s sanctuary policy that passed in January 2021, our local school district is flooded with […]
Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards keeping Joint Base Andrews secure
Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as “America’s Airfield,” is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, work, and live there everyday. The 316th SFS EGS was reestablished on June 1, 2024. Their duties and responsibilities include verifying proper identification credentials, enforcing the law, and ensuring the safety of...
Data: Apartment-rental costs in Tysons priciest across region
Tysons recorded the highest median apartment-rental rate across the Washington region in August, according to new data, with tenants typically spending 4 percent more than they did a year before. The median apartment-rental rate of $2,666 for the month in Tysons compares to $2,203 for the Washington region as a...
Trayon White thanks community for support in social media post
WASHINGTON — Speaking for the first time since his arrest earlier this month, D.C.'s Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White took to Instagram Thursday. In a short video shot inside a Turning Natural Juice Bar, White thanked his follows for supporting him. "I appreciate all the love, praise and support...
Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns.In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, officials quickly promised to rebuild the bridge — a longstanding Baltimore landmark and vital piece of transportation infrastructure.They cited a 2028 completion date and estimated the project would cost $1.7 billion and would include significantly more pier protection to better defend against future wayward ships.At a...
Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
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