Alexandria’s Twig Volunteers Give $2 Million Gift to Support New Inova Hospital at Landmark
ALEXANDRIA, VA — For more than nine decades, a group of dedicated Alexandria volunteers has quietly helped shape the future of local healthcare. Now, they’re making one of their most significant contributions yet. The Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital—better known as The Twig—has made a $2 million...
DC weather: Winter’s last full day Thursday
One last full day of winter, with partly sunny skies and seasonable cool air.
VA Offers $112M In Grants For Veteran Suicide Prevention
WASHINGTON (WDNews) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a $112 million grant opportunity aimed at expanding suicide prevention services for veterans nationwide. The funding is available to nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, federally recognized tribes and other community-based...
Construction starts on first residential buildings at former Landmark Mall site
The WestEnd redevelopment replacing Landmark Mall has kicked off construction of its first residential buildings, developer Foulger Pratt announced. Developers broke ground on the two Aspect buildings (Blocks E and G, 5801 Duke Street), which will be connected by a sky bridge. Construction began as the developers...
This Vibrant Virginia Marketplace Is A Haven For The Purest Street-Style Flavors
Virginia has no shortage of grocery stores, but every once in a while, a place comes along that makes you rethink what food shopping can actually feel like. Forget sterile aisles and predictable shelves. This Springfield spot is a full-on sensory adventure, stacked floor to ceiling with ingredients you never...
After DC 911 Meltdowns, Council Moves To Put Call Center On Tight Leash
Under the glare of public frustration over botched emergency calls, D.C. lawmakers spent March 18 hearing from advocates and front-line 911 workers who want tighter rules written into law for the city’s emergency call center. Two bills in front of the Council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee would hand...
» Compliant Defendant Waives Preliminary Hearing in Roommate Stabbing Case
A stabbing defendant waived his right to a preliminary hearing of the evidence against him before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Hildum on March 18. Raheem Johnson, 40, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his alleged involvement in a non-fatal stabbing at the 1800 block of Newton Street, NW on Feb....
🚗 Alexandria to Keep Current Trespass Towing Fees
The City of Alexandria’s Towing Advisory Board reviewed towing fees and decided not to raise rates at this time. The current fees — $150 for an initial tow and $30 for after-hours service — will stay the same.
» Judge Releases Teen Homicide Defendant After Finding Probable Cause
DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park found probable cause in a fatal shooting case involving a 17-year-old victim, but released the defendant to home confinement on March 16. Jaylnn Jamison, 18, is charged with second-degree murder while armed for her alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tristan...
City leaders return from Washington D.C. meetings
City leaders from Watsonville have returned from Washington, D.C., where they met with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Jimmy Panetta. The meetings focused on key community priorities such as improving the wastewater treatment plant, modernizing emergency communications, expanding parks, maintaining streets,...
