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Vehicle Flips On I-66 In Arlington, Injuries Reported
An overturned vehicle delayed traffic along I-66 in Arlington on Friday, May 3.The VDOT site shows the flipped vehicle in the eastbound lanes at milepost 72.3. The east right lane and right shoulder were closed.MATOC says injuries were reported. UPDATE: Crash with Injury. I-66 EB before US-2…
Washington D.C. and Surrounding Areas Brace for Tidal Flooding and Persistent Rain
Washingtonians are gearing up for a soggy week as the National Weather Service has issued a series of weather advisories, kicking off with a Coastal Flood Advisory that remained in effect early this Saturday morning. The advisory, which warned of up to half a foot of inundation in low-lying areas due to tidal flooding, covered parts of the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria. Residents located along the shoreline were expected to see the impacts of this tidal swell, particularly around Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, near the Tidal Basin.
Tips for Marylanders to prevent tickborne diseases
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging Marylanders to protect themselves from tickborne diseases. May is nationally recognized as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month, and in an effort to reduce the spread of the disease, MDH has tips to do just that. To prevent tick exposures and bites: MDH says […]
Amazon covering adoption fees at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for one day only
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — On Tuesday, you can swing by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to adopt a furry friend — free of charge. The organization said that the event will last from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7. Any adult dogs, cats or small mammals (meaning 6 months or […]
Dunkin’ Donuts is coming to Annandale
The small building at 7025 Columbia Pike in Annandale undergoing renovations will house a Dunkin’ Donuts shop, according to a building permit posted on the structure. The building was formerly occupied by Annandale Florist but has been vacant since a fire in August 2022. A single-family house had been...
NOW YOU KNOW: School Choice Will Help Students, Families, and Teachers
The following is an education update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. With the 2023-2024 school year coming to a close, it’s essential to talk about the education crisis in Maryland and how to address it. The Blueprint for Maryland Schools was passed several years ago in Annapolis to address declining student achievement in science, math, and literacy skills. The Blueprint has created a massive unfunded mandate on state and county budgets. In the meantime, classroom teachers are working harder to teach an ever-changing curriculum and deal with behavioral problems from students with little support from administrators or parents. We appreciate our classroom teachers and know how hard they work and how much they care.
Driver Rescued By Maryland State Police Helicopter After Rollover Crash Down 80-Foot Embankment
Shortly before 7 a.m. on May 3, state police say that their Aviation Unit was requested in Allegany County where there was a driver trapped over the embankment. "While on scene, the crew of Trooper 5 was able to make contact with the patient and rescue crews," officials said. "Based...
Stuck in the heat? Here’s some home energy cool down savings tips
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Thousands of people in D.C. are now cooling off thanks to air conditioning being turned back on this week. In the meantime, many Maryland and Virginia residents won’t have access to cooler air indoors for another week and a half. Debate continues on whether landlords should offer air conditioning sooner […]
2 hurt when ambulance responding to call collides with vehicle in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Authorities say two people were injured after a crash involving an ambulance responding to a call Thursday night in Prince William County. The collision was reported around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Telegraph Road and Opitz Boulevard in Woodbridge. The ambulance was not transporting a patient...
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