Mayoral Candidate Vincent Orange’s Son Arrested, Found With Illegal Handgun and Sword
Standing alongside his son in front of a D.C. Superior Court judge probably was not how Vincent Orange Sr. wanted to spend his Thursday. But that’s where the lawyer and mayoral hopeful found himself, answering for his son’s alleged possession of an firearm that police say he is not legally allowed to carry in the...
Bloodied Man Opens Cop Car Door, Assaults Officers Without Warning In Arlington: Police
Quinton Berry, 26, of Alexandria, was arrested and charged with Assault on Police (x2), Obstruction of Justice (x2), Attempt to Disarm an Officer, and Vehicle Tampering, according to the Arlington County Police Department. He is being held without bond at the Arlington County Detention Facility, police said. The...
The Best Sandwich Place (TBSP) Nears Opening New Location
“Looks like they’re either about to open or already open. Outdoor seating is set up for this beautiful spring weather ❄️”. “The Best Sandwich Place is a fast casual restaurant that offers breakfast and lunch to the Franklin square area. Only the highest-quality local ingredients are used in our diverse and unique...
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....
