Tony Award Winner & 3x Grammy Nominee Melba Moore Hosts Book Meet & Greet...
Tony Award winner and 3x Grammy nominee Melba Moore, author of the Amazon Books memoir, “This Is It – Marvelous and Getting Better,” is bringing her new project to the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Branch of the Alexandria Public Library, for a book meet and greet on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, at 12 noon ET....
Officials issue warning about seemingly harmless plant found across US region: ‘We all need...
"It’s important we educate on these issues." Officials issue warning about seemingly harmless plant found across US region: 'We all need to be sharing this' first appeared on The Cool Down .
DC Police Seek Public’s Help in Search for Missing Teen Antonio Goldring Last Seen...
The DC Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of 17-year-old Antonio Goldring, a critical missing person last seen over a week ago. According to a post on the department's official social media channel, Goldring was last seen in the 1700 Block of 40th Street, SE, on Tuesday, December 23.
Rollover Crash on Bumpy Oak Road Prompts Extrication; Roadway Reopened
BRYANS ROAD, Md. – Emergency crews responded today, December 28, to a rollover crash in the 6800 block of Bumpy Oak Road after multiple 911 callers reported an overturned vehicle with occupants trapped. At around 12:49 p.m., authorities received their initial report, which described an overturned vehicle and an...
Annandale High School Assistant Accused Of Assault In VA
Jamie Gerardo Gallo Pacheco, 33, of Annandale, was charged with simple assault following an investigation by Fairfax County Police, according to the department. A School Resource Officer received a report of an assault involving a student and an instructional assistant at Annandale High School on Friday, Dec. 19....
Buddhist monks on cross-country Walk for Peace arrive in Georgia
The monks are walking more than 2,000 miles from Texas to Washington, D.C., spreading a message of peace, compassion, and unity as they pass through Georgia.
Man dies after being found shot in Northeast DC alley, police say
Police are investigating after a Northeast D.C. shooting left a man dead Saturday night.
One killed, 5 wounded in separate weekend shootings across D.C.
D.C. police said one man was killed in a Northeast shooting and five others were wounded in a mass shooting near downtown this weekend.
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights & Office of the Attorney General Announce Settlement With...
On Dec. 8, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“MCCR”) along with the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland (“OAG”) announce the resolution of a matter that strikes at the heart of who we are — and who we must continue striving to be — as a state committed to equity, dignity and the full humanity of all...
Virginia Winter Weather Alert: Northern Virginia Warms to 62°, Then Faces Cold Snap Before...
Annandale, Virginia – Northern Virginia begins the day under low gray clouds and a noticeable chill, setting the stage for a stretch of rapidly changing weather that will affect travel and daily routines through the New Year. Quiet, Cool Start to the Weekend. Saturday morning temperatures hover in the...

















