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Sightings (of Coyotes) in Alexandria are a Good Thing and a Sign of Healthy Ecosystem
Alexandria, VA – Recent sightings of coyotes in Alexandria have been a treat for wildlife enthusiasts. A coyote was sighted around 9:30 p.m. on August 27, moving through Beverly Hills/Northridge near Monticello Park. A Nextdoor member posted several photos of the coyote on the move. Comments on the post captured the excitement with “Beautiful!! Wonderful!!” and “Looks big, healthy, good hunter, no mange!”
Overnight, multiple shootings occur in Washington, DC.
Learn about the bone-chilling specifics of five distinct shooting incidents in DC overnight. The Metropolitan Police Department discloses the shocking occurrences that took place for six hours. Join us for a comprehensive examination of this disturbing escalation in violence. Here’s a video that shows what happened in DC overnight –...
Saint Rita Catholic School in Alexandria Has New Playground Thanks to $205K Donation
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Saint Rita Catholic School in Alexandria has a brand-new playground thanks to a very generous gift from a parent. Johnny Taylor, president and chief executive officer of Alexandria-based SHRM, a global human resources company, and parent of an eighth grader, donated $205,000 to the school to make the dream a reality.
Tragic Mitchellville Crash Claims Lives of 4 Teenagers
A tragic end to a stolen vehicle pursuit in Mitchellville as four teenagers lose their lives in a fiery crash. The Kia Sorento involved was reportedly taken in an armed carjacking in Greenbelt, according to Prince George's County Police.
“The Terrifying Tunnel” on Wilkes Street in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA – Alexandrians have long admired the sturdily constructed Wilkes Street Tunnel that runs from Wilkes and Royal Streets to Windmill and Shipyard Parks along the S. Lee Street riverfront. The tunnel was built in the 1850s to carry the freight cars of the Orange & Alexandria Railroad to and from the many, long-vanished factories along the Potomac’s edge. You can see clear through one end of the tunnel to the other.
2 in custody as Alexandria police investigate incident involving stolen vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Police in Alexandria have shut down a road as they investigate an incident involving a stolen vehicle. Officers have diverted traffic near and around the 200 block of South Washington St. in Alexandria for the investigation. At this time, two people have been taken into custody and...
‘Didn't deserve this': Woman dies after bullet flies into Charles County bar
Friends and family gathered on Sunday to remember a Maryland mother who was enjoying a night out with friends when she was gunned down. Mariah Logan, 27, was one of two people shot and killed in White Plains early Friday when two men got into a fight outside of Jammie’s Paddock on Crain Highway just after midnight, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said they exchanged gunfire and a bullet went into the bar, striking the mother of three.
Winter Outlook: Will Alexandria See Snow?
Snowfall the past several years has been below average in the Washington, D.C. metro area (including no snow last year), and this year may look the same, despite the presence of El Niño. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several non-governmental organizations have released predictions for this...
“awakened at 3 am by explosions…the chemical smell is overwhelming.”
“We were awakened at 3 am by explosions in the alley and saw this lovely scene. The firefighters arrived pretty quick but now the shell is sitting in the alley and the chemical smell is overwhelming.”
Loved ones erect memorials at scene of tragic fiery crash
Witness the heartbreaking scene as family members lay memorials at the site of a devastating car crash in Prince George's County. Four lives were tragically lost when their vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree.
Remembering the Titans: 23 years after movie’s release
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria City High hosted West Springfield in Friday Night football. Among the fans were several members of the 1971 state championship team when Alexandria City was known as T.C. Williams High School. “I think it’s a great it’s a great opportunity for the new generation to see some of […]
2 men shot during shoe sale in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) confirmed two men were shot Sunday afternoon during a shoe sale. Officers responded to the 9500 block of Westerdale Drive for reports of a shooting. Two men were shot and taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
3 Incredible Properties Sold This Week Around Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia is known for its charming neighborhoods and historic homes. Recently, three of the most expensive real estate properties in the area were sold, each offering unique features and luxurious living spaces.
Is it legal to get certified for medical marijuana online in Maryland?
This article is sponsored. Can any medical doctor prescribe medicinal cannabis in Maryland?. No, not just any medical doctor has the ability to prescribe medicinal cannabis to patients in the state of Maryland. Only medicinal cannabis doctors that are enrolled with the Maryland Department of Health (MMCC certified) and hold an active, unrestricted medical licensure are elgible by the state's medicinal cannabis program to recommend patients for medicinal cannabis in MD.
Live Alexandria: When you need to say just the right thing…
Explore Alexandria living in this bi-weekly column sponsored and written by Sandy McMaster of McEnearney Associates. Got a question or comment? Contact Sandy at sandy.mcmaster@gmail.com. Sometimes the sentiment needs to hit just right. That’s when you head to Penny Post. Step inside, and you’ll instantly see something that makes...