D.C.’s Andy Pollin off the air after 34 years
Andy Pollin, who has been a fixture of Washington, D.C., sports radio for more than three decades, was suddenly taken off the air after his usual ESPN 630 morning show on Tuesday as part of layoffs at Cumulus Media. According to a report from Gabe Hiatt at Axios D.C., the news came with extremely little…
No signs of foul play in Executive Avenue death investigation, police say
Alexandria police reported a heavy presence in the 3800 block Wednesday evening. A department spokesperson said it is early in the investigation.
Virginia’s ‘Costco model’ for solar draws over 3,500 sign-ups as electric bills rise
"It's basically a bulk purchase model where we are aggregating folks in this one group."
Bomb squad shuts down D.C. street during rush hour — over an adult toy
Authorities shut down a Washington, D.C. road during rush hour on Wednesday as bomb squad investigators raced to investigate a "suspicious device" that turned out to be an X-rated item, according to reports. A witness said they saw someone place the suspicious item in a trash can at the Tenleytown fire station, The Gua
Kay-Wyatt out as superintendent effective immediately; board names Grace Taylor acting superintendent
The School Board and Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt agreed to modify her separation agreement so her service ends Aug. 12, seven weeks before her announced Oct. 1 departure. Chief of Staff Dr. Grace Taylor will lead the division until a permanent superintendent is hired.
After Years Of Deliveries, Silver Spring Mailman ‘Mr. Fields’ Is Getting One Of His...
Some people deliver the mail. A man affectionately known only as "Mr. Fields" delivered a whole lot more to one Maryland neighborhood. The longtime US Postal Service letter carrier and Navy vet is heading into retirement after becoming a fixture in the Sligo Park Hills community in Silver Sprin…
Adult toy left behind DC firehouse prompts bomb squad response
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A suspicious device left behind a D.C. firehouse Wednesday morning turned out to be an adult toy, according to a Metropolitan Police Department incident report. What we know:. MPD confirmed officers were assisting D.C. Fire and EMS in the 4300 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW. According to...
MPD seeks help identifying armed robbery, shooting suspect
Police learned that the suspect had offered the victim transportation. The victim followed the suspect to a car, where the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the victim hand over his property.
APD to refund, dismiss tickets after speed camera error in the West End
An error with a speed camera in the West End is prompting police to dismiss and refund citations. The Alexandria Police Department found a programming issue in the eastbound school zone speed camera on Seminary Road at Francis C. Hammond Middle School. A review determined 115 citations were given outside the enforcemen
50+ Businesses Opening this Fall in Northern Virginia
Late summer always has a slower pace, but these Northern Virginia businesses aren’t pausing. There are several new and incoming businesses in Northern Virginia with plans to open in late summer or early fall. Some of the newcomers include two mahjong studios, a Pilates studio beloved by Hollywood, and a bookstore dedic
