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Tornado watch issued for Hampton Roads, parts of North Carolina
As scattered showers have already made for a rainy Memorial Day in Hampton Roads, more bad weather is expected this evening. The National Weather Service at Wakefield issued a tornado watch Monday afternoon for parts of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and the District of Columbia until 11 p.m. The tornado watch covers all of Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina. Other locations ...
Dangers on the water: Fairfax Co. Police Marine Patrol Unit's warning for boaters
LORTON, Va. — The weather is warming up, and more people are headed out on the water. If you're one of those boaters, you can expect to see Fairfax County Police out there right alongside you. "We're on the water 7 days a week in the summertime," said Master...
Giant announces ban on large bags at DC stores in controversial anti-theft effort
Grocer Giant has announced it’s banning large bags from all its stores in Washington, D.C. in an effort to prevent theft. The grocery chain says shoplifting costs the company millions of dollars a year. Many customers who spoke to News4 on Memorial Day were not happy, including a mother who was turned away while carrying her baby bag.
Get Ready to Sparkle: Pride on the Pier at The Wharf with Fireworks Extravaganza!
– 3 p.m. – Capital Pride Parade on the Big Screen. – 9 p.m. – Fireworks Show presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation. The event is FREE and open to the public and for all ages! For those seeking an elevated experience, the Dockmasters Building will host a VIP area. VIP sessions run from 2-5PM and 6-9PM. Enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catering and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks. To learn more and purchase VIP tickets, visit prideonthepier.com/vip. VIP tickets are limited, so don’t miss out!
Man Assaults Officer Telling Him To Back Off Of Security Guard In Arlington, Cops Say
The officer was conducting parking enforcement on the 2900 block of Columbia Pike in Arlington when he saw 29-year-old Otis Brown, of Waldorf, MD, confronting security of a nearby business around 12:50 a.m. Sunday, May 26, county police said. The officer approached Brown and told him to stop, but Brown...
Body found in Potomac River believed to be that of missing swimmer, officials say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said crews recovered a body Monday that is believed to be that of a missing swimmer. MCFRS spokesman Pete Piringer posted on X that search teams located the body using sonar on Sunday, two days after a swimmer in the Potomac […]
The iconic Little Gay Pub in D.C. expands to Philadelphia
A beloved gay bar in Washington, D.C., known for its eclectic atmosphere and celebrity sightings, is expanding to Philadelphia. The owners of the Little Gay Pub, which has quickly become a hotspot for locals and tourists, are bringing their unique hospitality brand to the City of Brotherly Love. The new...
Latest Futurecast timeline for Monday night storms
UPDATE (4 p.m.) -- Still clear around the Baltimore metro, but storms are moving into the Frederick area and the Upper Eastern Shore. Cloud thinning could mean unstable atmosphere in which storms could form. UPDATE (3:30 p.m.) -- The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WATCH until 11 p.m. for...
Neighbors react to fatal double shooting at Silver Spring park
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -– The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said two 20-year-old men were shot and killed at Nolte Local Park near the basketball court on Sunday evening. Neighbors in the area were shaken after hearing about Sunday’s deadly double shooting. Shari Handerhan, who lives near Nolte Local Park, said […]
Police: Suspect arrested for fatally shooting Maryland man in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police said someone fatally shot a man in Northeast Monday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the incident happened in the 4000 block of Minnesota Ave. at around 2:46 p.m. The man was neither conscious nor breathing when officers arrived. He died there. He was identified as 23-year-old […]
The D.C. cannabis business association is moving full steam ahead
Welcome to The Outlaw Report’s new Q&A series, focused on the cannabis landscape of the Mid-Atlantic. Our series aims to shine a spotlight on the trailblazers and experts who are shaping the local cannabis industry. Through their first-hand experience and insights, we explore the successes, challenges, and stories of businesses and individuals at the forefront of cannabis policy, business and innovation in the region.
Maryland charter boats, anglers grapple with rockfish limit amid population decline
STEVENSVILLE — When first mate Steph Shields got the text message, it felt like more of the same. It was a customer who typically booked striped bass fishing trips on her boat, the Kent Island-based Chasin’ Tail, once or twice per year. But when she told the angler about this year’s regulations, which limit customers to one fish per person, he said he’d have to get back to her. “That’s what ...
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