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Veteran Opens Up About Being Fired from Hampton VA Medical Center By Trump: ‘I Was Blindsided’
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alexzandria “Alex” Hunt says she was blindsided after being terminated from her position as a supply technician at the Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The decision, which came on February 25, was reportedly based on her work performance, but Hunt believes it was...
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NY lawmaker in fiery shouting encounter with Vice President JD Vance
An upstate New York lawmaker had some shouted words for Vice President JD Vance at a conference in Washington, D.C. The tense encounter took place Monday during a Vance address to the Congressional Cities Conference of the National League of Cities held in the nation’s capital. Rochester mayoral candidate...
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UVA, GMU respond to Trump admin demands over diversity initiatives
This story was reported and written by VPM News. After the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter in February saying funding could be rescinded if schools don’t adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, at least two Virginia universities have adjusted how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Multiple individuals sentenced in Virginia for defrauding pandemic unemployment program
Abingdon, Virginia – A federal investigation into fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims has resulted in the sentencing of five additional individuals this week in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. The scheme, which involved fraudulent filings through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), resulted in the theft of over $341,000 in relief funds meant for eligible recipients.
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Virginia Spring Weather Update: Strong Storms, Heavy Rain Possible This Weekend Across Central and Southwest Virginia
Blacksburg, VA – A shift in spring weather will bring warm temperatures and increased storm chances across central and southwest Virginia this weekend. Residents should prepare for periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Blacksburg, strong...
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Darien Smith, Sheneice Smith Robbed Woman Of $130K+ In VA
The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the...
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Sinkhole in Northeast DC causing traffic interruptions
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A sinkhole is impacting traffic in Northeast D.C. shortly before rush hour on Wednesday. DC Water said crews were investigating a sinkhole that was reported to be near the exit to South Dakota Avenue. It is inbound from New York Avenue on Route 50. The exit was shut down, and […]
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Missing Woman Found Dead In Bowie Pond After Massive Search: Police
The City of Bowie Police Department received a call around 8:47 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, reporting a missing woman in the 1200 block of Durham Drive. Officers immediately launched a search, calling in bloodhound units and air support from the Maryland State Police to assist. Shortly after, police helicopters...
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Gordon Ramsay Revamps Maryland Eatery: Restaurant Set to Reopen This Week After Filming
Last week we let you know that Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was making waves in Maryland as he filmed television series, “Kitchen Nightmares” (or a show with a similar premise) in Frederick, MD. The restaurant he was filming at, Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill (1808 Rosemont Ave. in Frederick, MD) has announced that it will be reopening on Tuesday, March 11th.
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Sehirbie Rouse Killed In Prince George's County Crash
Sehirbie Rouse, 36, of Brentwood, was behind the wheel on Friday, Feb. 28, when his car veered into oncoming traffic on Tuxedo Road in Hyattsville, leading to a fatal collision, Prince George’s County Police said. Rouse was rushed to the hospital, but he did not survive. The other driver...