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D.C. Man with History of Thefts Indicted for CVS Shoplifting, Faces Potential Enhanced Sentence
A D.C. man with a history of sticky fingers has been indicted for swiping goods from a local CVS, prosecutors say. Kenneth Collins, 37, faces felony second-degree theft charges and could be looking at hard time due to his past rap sheet, which includes multiple theft convictions. Collins is scheduled...
Fairfax restaurant listed among 25 best in D.C. by New York Times
Mama Chang may not be in D.C., but that didn’t stop it from being named among the city’s best restaurants by the New York Times. The Fairfax City eatery from high-profile chef Peter Chang earned a spot in a list of the “25 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C., Right Now” that the Gray Lady published on Monday (April 29), continuing a series highlighting the food desk’s favorite restaurants in cities around the U.S.
Maryland approves more than $3M for Baltimore man wrongly imprisoned for murder for three decades
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CBS/AP) — Maryland officials on Wednesday approved more than $3 million in compensation for a Baltimore man who spent 31 years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction.Gov. Wes Moore apologized to Gary Washington during a Board of Public Works meeting where the compensation was approved."On the behalf of the entire state, I'm sorry for the failure of the justice system," Moore said, adding that while no amount can make up for the injustice, he prayed the state could provide compensation "in a way that your family deserves."Washington was a 25-year-old new father when he was convicted in...
Maryland to rename invasive Snakehead fish in hopes of getting more people to eat it
STEVENSVILLE, Md. - Would you eat something called a Snakehead? It doesn't sound too appetizing, but the state of Maryland is hoping more people will want to chow down on this invasive fish, so they’re giving it a new name thanks to recent legislation. The Snakehead fish will soon...
2 hospitalized after crash on George Washington Parkway in Alexandria
A serious crash involving an overturned vehicle left two people hospitalized and shut down all lanes of northbound traffic on the George Washington Parkway on Wednesday afternoon. The WTOP Traffic Center reported the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on the GW Parkway at Marina Drive near Daingerfield Island. U.S....
Maryland Weather: Near record heat Thursday, temps in the 90s
BALTIMORE- Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend. After a sunny and beautiful Wednesday, we're looking at a delightful evening of weather ahead. With a mainly clear sky tonight, temperatures will fall into the upper 50s & lower 60s. The big weather story Thursday will be the heat. Sunshine along with a westerly breeze will help lift temperatures up into the upper 80s and lower 90s. The early morning hours will be most comfortable to get any strenuous activities done. By late morning, we'll start to feel the beginning of the...
Man injured in stabbing in downtown Bethesda
A man was stabbed early Thursday in downtown Bethesda after trying to intervene in the theft of a laptop from another victim, according to Montgomery County police. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing near Norfolk and Woodmont avenues after midnight, according to police radio transmissions and police spokesperson Shiera Goff.
Shots fired near Ballou High School in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON - Police continue to investigate an early morning shooting near Ballou High School in Southeast, D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the 3400 block of 4th Street around 9:21 a.m. for the report of shots fired. Police say no victims were located but continue to search for suspects...
Fire Rips Through West Falls Church Home
A fire ripped through a home in West Falls Church on Tuesday afternoon, April 30.Firefighters posted an update from the scene around 5 p.m. showing a charred roof of a home on the 7000 block of Lee Park Court.Flames were shooting from the attic and rear of the house when responders arrived. No inju…
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