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CNN pundit found dead in Belle View neighborhood
Fairfax County police are investigating the death of a conservative political advisor and CNN commentator who was found in a ditch in the Belle Haven area Saturday (May 18) morning. CNN announced that evening that Alice Stewart had died at 58 years old after what officers believe was a medical...
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash ID'd As Alexandria Resident, 66
A 66-year-old pilot was killed in a small plane crash in Culpeper County on Friday, May 17, authorities confirmed.The private aircraft went down on the 13000 block of Spillman Road in Culpeper County just before 2:45 p.m., Virginia State Police said.The pilot was identified as Grover McCall Jr…
Off-duty police officer injured in shooting in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — A off-duty police officer in Washington, D.C., was injured Monday afternoon when a suspect opened fire as the officer was driving to work. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said the officer was on his way to the 4th District station just after noon when he “observed a vehicle driving very erratically” in front of him with two people inside on the 5800 block of 7th Street Northwest. The vehicle then “stopped very abruptly” and one man emerged and opened fire on the officer’s car, she said. It remains unclear if the shooters knew the victim,...
Man indicted on murder charges for Virginia hotel shooting
MERRIFIELD, Va. — A 43-year-old Falls Church man was indicted by a grand jury Monday in connection to a deadly Virginia hotel shooting that happened in November 2023. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano, Hiep Van Vo was indicted on second-degree murder charges for the death of 44-year-old Charles Ashe, Jr.
Police ID John Phipps As Man Killed At Maryland Car Meet
The Prince George's County Police Department is denouncing "car meets" after a 26-year-old man was killed in a double shooting early on Sunday morning that left another injured. Waldorf resident John Phipps has been identified by investigators as the person who was shot and killed inside a vehicle during a...
Alexandria needs political diversity on City Council, says lone Republican candidate
Can Republican Celianna Gunderson shake up the Alexandria City Council with a win this November?. While she’s still learning the issues, Gunderson says that she would not have voted to approve a recent 2.5-cent tax increase. “”Yes, I am a Republican and have conservative views,” Gunderson said. “This tax...
Three DC teens charged as adults for series of armed carjackings, robberies
WASHINGTON (7News) — Three D.C. teens are being charged as adults for their participation in a series of armed carjackings and robberies between April 29 and May 6, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court evidence, Keiphone Bennett, 17, Kevin Edwards, 16, and Asia Clark, 17...
Alexandria’s Interim Fire Chief stops plan to replace fire engines with ambulances
Alexandria Interim Fire Chief Jim Schwartz has put a departmental redeployment on hold that would have replaced fire engines with ambulances. Former Alexandria Fire Department Chief Corey Smedley announced his AFD Forward plan in September. The plan would have replaced fire engines at Station 204 (900 Second Street) in Old Town North and Station 205 (1210 Cameron Street) in Rosemont. Using 2022 data, AFD found that 72% of their calls for service (out of more than 27,000 incidents) were medical and rescue-related, while just 15% were fire alarm and fire-related.
Alexandria says $7,000 in grant funding for small businesses is up for grabs
The City of Alexandria said there’s $7,000 in assistance available through a grant program to any qualifying local small business. Eligible businesses can receive up to $7,000 in grants through the 2024 Small Business Resiliency (SBR) Grant program. “Administered by the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), the program aims...
The buffet is back and why it’s ‘the best place’ to hold a party
All throughout May, WTOP is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with stories about the people and places shaping the D.C. region. It was well past lunch but not quite dinnertime Saturday afternoon on Mother’s Day weekend, but already a constant stream of diners were being seated quickly at the Blue Pearl Buffet in Springfield, Virginia.
Maryland Weather: Turning warm & muggy, storms return Thursday
BALTIMORE -- We'll experience warmer and more muggy weather this week. Scattered strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday.Morning and midday low clouds and fog burned off for a beautiful Monday afternoon across Maryland. Temperatures have recovered into the 70s. Expect a pleasant evening ahead with temperatures starting in the upper 70s easing into the lower to middle 70s. We do not have any rain to worry about this evening.Some patchy areas of dense fog will be possible late tonight. Otherwise expect a mainly clear sky. Overnight lows will stay mild in the lower 60s. Tuesday looks like a beautiful outdoor weather day....
Driver charged with DUI in fatal Groveton motorcycle crash
An Alexandria man has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with a deadly Friday morning (May 17) motorcycle crash in Fairfax County. Around 1:16 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of South Kings Highway and Memorial Street in Groveton for the crash involving a 2023 Kawasaki ZX and a 2007 Ford F-150.
Officials: Woman, 2 dogs, cat dies in Temple Hills house fire
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s Fire Department (PGFD) said one person, two dogs and a cat died in a house fire Monday afternoon. PGFD said crews responded at around 3:30 p.m. to investigate a house fire, which was located in the 5200 block of Oahu Ct. in Temple Hills. When […]
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