» Detective’s Conduct Questioned Week Before Homicide Trial
In a motions hearing March 10 before DC Superior Court Neal Kravitz, the former lead detective in a homicide case revealed information about his previously undisclosed conduct problems. Jaime Macedo, 24, is charged with first-degree felony murder while armed, robbery while armed, two counts of possession of a firearm...
Police investigate fatal crash in Brandywine
WASHINGTON — One person is dead, and another is hospitalized following a car crash in Brandywine. On Saturday, police were called to the intersection of Letcher and Brandywine roads for reports of a collision with entrapment just after 6 p.m. When officers arrived, they located a man who had...
The Commodore cuts ribbon on new Old Town dive bar
The Commodore, a self-described “five-star dive bar,” is now open for business in Old Town. Owners Rob Van de Graaff and Steve Kim used a huge trident to pierce the ribbon on their new bar and restaurant at 220 N. Lee Street yesterday (Thursday). It was an on-brand move for the business, which is filled with nautical...
Carla Hall Sweetens Appeal of Chicken Sandwiches at Bumblebirds in Washington, D.C.
Suppose a legendary restaurant group wants to join the buzz surrounding the fried chicken sandwich trend. What respected celebrity chef could sweeten the appeal of a new fast-casual eatery in Washington, D.C.? Local Carla Hall is the perfect choice. “We have been talking about doing something for a couple of years....
Brandywine crash leaves 1 dead, another seriously hurt
One person was killed, and another person was seriously hurt after a Saturday crash in Brandywine, according to the Prince George's County Fire Department.
The Suburban Crisis: Why Retirees Are Fleeing These 7 US Cities
Something big is happening across America, and it’s reshaping the retirement landscape in ways few people could have predicted just a decade ago. Cities that once seemed like obvious places to grow old gracefully – with their hospitals, culture, and infrastructure – are now being abandoned by retirees at a striking...
Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland & Virginia at risk for severe storms & tornadoes Monday
Major Storm Great Lakes to East Coast Arrives Early Monday, Rain Thunderstorms Severe Weather & Wind. The weekend is underway and we have sunshine this afternoon across much of Eastern Pennsylvania to Southern New England including New York City, New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, Long Island and Connecticut. Upstate New...
Pleasant weekend gives way to severe storms in Washington, D.C. Monday
Washington, D.C. is expecting a weekend of pleasant weather, but Monday will bring a strong cold front with severe storms, damaging winds, and a drop in temperature, followed by a gradual warming trend to the 50s by the end of the week.
“Georgetown, fix your priorities”: As Georgetown’s facilities workers ratify new contract, workers and organizers...
Georgetown’s facilities workers voted to approve a new contract with the university on March 10. The contract includes a 15% pay increase over the course of two years and a $5 increase in meal voucher payments when working overtime, while most other components of the previous contract remain the same.
ROGERS SENTENCED TO OVER 7 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON
A VIRGINIA MAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN 7 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON, AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO A WEAPONS CHARGE. 37-YEAR-OLD CAPRI ROGERS, FROM ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA, WAS SENTENCED TO POSSESSION OF A FIREARM BY A FELON. LAST JULY 4TH IN SIOUX CITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDED TO A REPORT OF...
