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McLean father charged over teen house party apologizes to neighbors: 'We're embarrassed'
McLean father Aubrey Vaughan apologized to neighbors in an interview with FOX 5, saying he was "embarrassed" after high schoolers showed up to what was meant to be a backyard eighth-grade gathering promoted on Snapchat. Vaughan said he and his wife were home supervising the entire time, banned bags and...
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JUST IN: No injuries after driver crashes into Palm Beach Tan at Bradlee Shopping Center
There were no injuries after an elderly woman drove through a front window of Palm Beach Tan (3690 King Street) in the Bradlee Shopping Center on Friday afternoon (Nov. 13). Palm Beach Tan staff told ALXnow that they saw the blue sedan heading toward the window and were able to get out of the way in time. Staffers then helped the woman out of her vehicle, and the Alexandria Fire Department determined there was no structural damage to the building, according to radio dispatches.
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DC man sentenced to 7.5 years for armed carjacking
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 19-year-old Washington man was sentenced Friday to seven years and six months in prison for an armed carjacking he committed when he was 17, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Jordan Grice pleaded guilty in August 2025 to one count of armed carjacking. Grice was...
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Hotel Chocolat Plans a December Opening in Old Town Alexandria
Chocolate, according to Hotel Chocolat, should be more than a sweet indulgence. The British chocolatier has built its reputation around a simple philosophy: more cacao, less sugar. Its approach combines high-quality chocolate, inventive flavors and a sense of playfulness. “It’s a really beautiful chocolate brand that is high cacao, less...
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» ‘He Has Got To Stop This,’ Judge Says After Carjacking Defendant Requests Another New Attorney
DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno denied a defendant’s request for a fourth attorney after questioning the accuracy of his claim that he didn’t receive evidence in his case on Nov. 10. Jabari Brown, 21, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in an incident that...
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» Prosecutor Says Defendant ‘Brutally and Horrifically’ Shot a Mother on Video, Judge Finds Probable Cause
At a preliminary hearing on Nov. 10, DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson found probable cause and held a man in custody who is accused of fatally shooting a woman in an alley. Hakeem Jones, 28, is charged with first-degree murder while armed for his alleged involvement in the fatal...
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Alexandria Film Festival turns 20, holiday lights’ last run in this weekend’s lineup
More activities are moving indoors and holiday events are starting to appear around Alexandria in mid-November. This weekend, the Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 20 years, and the newly-renamed Bright Nights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run returns for its final season. Other highlights include the Banned Books Speakeasy and specialty tours at Fort Ward Museum and Lee-Fendall House.
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Maryland’s Newest Cat Adoption Lounge Will Feel Like Home — For Humans, Too
BETHESDA, Md. — Maryland is getting a new cat cafe, with plenty to offer humans, too. Paws & Relax Cat Lounge will open in Bethesda early next year, adding to Maryland’s list of these special adoption centers. Cat cafes, or in this case, a lounge, offer a more open space for cats to live and humans to visit than traditional shelters or rescues. The cafe/lounge model is a less stressful space for the cats and gives the community a coveted third space.
Axios
East Potomac golfers play final rounds — and say goodbyes
Mike Dennis drove nearly an hour from Maryland's Frederick County to East Potomac Golf Links on Thursday. He wanted to play one more round. And "I wanted to come down here and say goodbye to all my friends," he said. Why it matters: The beloved public golf course is scheduled...
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The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching
The D.C. Council advanced several key pieces of legislation on November 10, 2026, focused on the RFK Campus redevelopment, renewable energy utility regulation, fair share housing targets, and Events DC's excess cash calculations. The post The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching appeared first on The Washington Informer .
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Detached Home in Desirable DC Neighborhood Gets Major Discount—and the Photos Hide a Wild Catch
A Washington, DC, home has been put on the market for far under the area's median listing price, but the reason is buried within the listing—and online forums are not happy about it. At first glance, 1007 Evarts St. NE is a stunning six-bed, five-bath home with a jaw-dropping...