Man convicted in non-fatal Northern Virginia road rage shooting
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - A 26-year-old man was found guilty of malicious wounding and use of a firearm after injuring a man in a road rage shooting, according to the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. What we know:. Milad Attai, 26, was convicted Monday for the May 2026 shooting that...
About 500 D.C. construction workers misclassified as contractors will share $691,450 from Welch Mechanical...
The District’s attorney general has settled with a mechanical contractor over claims that it treated construction workers as independent contractors. W.G./Welch Mechanical Contractors, LLC agreed to pay up to $1,706,450, and about 500 workers will share $691,450 of that money. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced the deal on October 13, 2026. For anyone who swung […]
Alexandria, Virginia’s Ban on Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Takes Effect Nov. 17 for Residents and...
Alexandria, Virginia bans gas-powered leaf blowers for residents and landscapers on Nov. 17, 2026. Repeat violations draw $100 to $500 fines for crews and owners.
Virginia man arrested after swinging machete at victim in road rage assault
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - A Northern Virginia man is facing charges after swinging a machete and assaulting a person in a Woodbridge road rage attack, according to Prince William County police. What we know:. On October 25, officers responded to a reported road rage incident in the area of Minnieville Road...
$200,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Maryland 7-Eleven
A Capitol Heights man has claimed a $200,000 Powerball prize after purchasing a winning ticket at a 7-Eleven in College Park, according to the Maryland Lottery. The retired construction worker bought the ticket on September 29 at the 7-Eleven located at 8900 Edmonston Road, using the quick pick option to select his numbers.
Fairfax’s 50th Annual Fall Festival Welcomes over 400 Vendors and Activities
Old Town Fairfax welcomed residents and community members to its 50th Annual Fall Festival Oct. 10. After entering through Armstrong Street, attendees navigated through tight crowds while browsing the many vendor stands. Companies with stands included Air O’ Dynamic Art with balloon art, Honeysuckle Rose Wedding Photography and Tickled Pink Plants and Things, a houseplant boutique.
Café Fiorello to close this week as owner plans two D.C.-area shutdowns
Two Italian restaurants in the Washington, D.C., area are preparing to close as their hospitality group works through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The planned shutdowns follow the summer closure of New…
Spirit lose at Kansas City but take third place into Decision Day
Two first-half mistakes cost Washington a 2-1 lead in five minutes. The Spirit sit third with one match left, at home Sunday.
Arizona-based restaurant chain files for bankruptcy and closes 12 locations
A popular restaurant chain known for its health-conscious menu is closing locations as it attempts to overcome financial challenges. The company has filed for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about its…
Family’s call for justice in fatal shooting of Bridgeport father heads to Washington, D.C.
Nelson Manuel Batista was shot and killed on Oct. 12 in what police say was a deadly road rage incident.
