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Woman taken to hospital in Fairfax County dies after being shot
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they were investigating after a woman was shot and killed in Fairfax County early Thursday morning. In a post on the X platform just after 1:45 a.m., Fairfax County police said they responded to Inova Mount Vernon Hospital for a woman who died after being shot. […]
Man fires gun at dog, Fairfax County police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said they received a report of a man firing a gun at a dog in Annandale on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for FCPD said officers responded to the 8900 block of Little River Turnpike at 8:12 a.m. for a weapon discharge. A witness […]
Police say they avert 'mass school shooting' in Maryland
Maryland police have arrested a teenager on charges of threatening mass violence after investigators turned up evidence that the suspect was planning to carry out a mass shooting at a pair of suburban Maryland schools.
5 of The Best Crab Cakes In Maryland
We have reviewed the best crab cakes in Maryland from Jimmy's Famous Seafood, Koco's Pub, Boatyard Bar & Grill, and Faidley Seafood, and I'm sure there is a new spot that I missed, but these places deserve your attention. We hope you enjoy the read!. Where to Get the Best...
Dr. Hokehe Eko Launches A Virtual Clinic That Offers Autism And ADHD Evaluations For Children
Board-Certified Pediatrician Dr. Hokehe Eko is launching a virtual clinic for children with autism. The mother of three boasts over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as those on the autism spectrum. She also completed training to conduct autism diagnostic evaluations using the CARS standardized test, her website mentions.… Continue reading Dr. Hokehe Eko Launches A Virtual Clinic That Offers Autism And ADHD Evaluations For Children
Tractor trailer crash closes down road in Sterling
STERLING, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said a tractor trailer was involved in a crash in Sterling Thursday afternoon. LCSO responded to the crash, which happened on Broderick Drive and Morgan Road. The truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash. A portion of Broderick Road was shut […]
Virginia State Police: Motorcyclist dead after crash in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Virginia State Police (VSP) said that a motorcyclist died after a crash in Arlington County on Thursday afternoon. VSP said that troopers responded to the crash around 4:50 p.m. Police said the motorcyclist was driving north on I-395 when they left the road near exit 8, hitting the guardrail. […]
Police arrest son of prominent DC-area rabbi after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Police arrested the son of a prominent Washington D.C.-area rabbi after he allegedly got into an altercation with protesters outside the Israeli Embassy. Two witnesses quoted in a Secret Service police arrest sheet accused Ezra Weinblatt, a real estate agent and the son of Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, who leads Congregation B’nai Tzedek in Potomac, Maryland, of pushing them on April 16 at around noon and breaking their sound equipment.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter offering new program that gives pets ‘trial’ period with prospective adopters
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — If you’ve wanted to adopt a pet but weren’t sure how it would settle down in your home, a new Fairfax County program could help address your concerns. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter announced its new “Adoption Audition” program. Through this program, adoptable pets can have a five-day […]
Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan tries to nab Senate seat from Democrats in deep-blue Maryland
BALTIMORE — Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s entrance into the Maryland Senate race for retiring Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-MD) seat is offering Republicans what might be their best shot in decades to flip a seat in the deep-blue stronghold. Hogan, who had been floated as a possible third-party presidential candidate for months before opting out, […]
Arrest warrant issued for Canton man who tried to bring hammer through U.S. Capitol security
WASHINGTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Washington D.C. Superior Court Judge Frederick H. Weisberg issued a warrant for 33-year-old Christopher Snow of Canton. Snow failed to appear for an initial status hearing Wednesday for a March arrest in which he is accused of trying to bring a hammer into the U.S. Capitol building, according to Federal Court records.
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