Waldorf Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Gross Negligent Manslaughter
LA PLATA, Md.— Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, September 26, 2025, Charles County Circuit Court Judge Makeba Gibbs sentenced Nijale Zaki Mikal-Brown, 22, of Waldorf, to 4 years in prison for the Gross Negligent Manslaughter of Ja’Juan Malik Cobb. Upon release,...
DC police searching for 4 suspects who fled on Lime Bikes after robbery
D.C. officers responded to the 1000 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, on Wednesday night, police said.
New grocery store opens in Anacostia, providing more food options for Ward 8 residents
One of the main concerns of residents who live in D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood is the lack of grocery stores. Now, a community-based nonprofit is trying to change that by opening a small grocery store and cafe to serve the area last week. The new store is called the Marion...
Maryland man sentenced to 14 years for string of armed robberies across three counties
Greenbelt, MD – A Waldorf man who carried out a violent robbery spree across multiple Maryland counties while wielding a pistol-grip shotgun has been sentenced to 14 years in federal…
Residents complain about deteriorating conditions at the Bailey’s Shelter
The failure of New Hope Housing to adequately manage homeless shelters, including the one in Bailey’s Crossroads, has had a negative impact on clients, as well as staff. Shelter employees have complained about missing paychecks, suspended benefits, and shelters running out of supplies. Meanwhile, homeless people...
Alexandria mobilizes resources to help residents affected by federal shutdown
Alexandria officials are mobilizing resources to assist residents impacted by the federal government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, with City Manager James Parajon announcing comprehensive support services during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. “We have created a federal government shutdown...
Man shot in Navy Yard, investigation underway
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating after a man was shot in Navy Yard on Thursday.
Out of the Attic: From Arlandria to Chirilagua
The neighborhood of Chirilagua is home to a significant portion of Alexandria’s Hispanic community; however, until the 1980s, very few Latin Americans lived in the neighborhood. Officially called Arlandria, the neighborhood was largely developed during the post- World War II period and takes its name from the...
Virginia Rescuers Struggle To Hold Back Tears After Finding Senior Poodle Dumped In Parking...
Sadly, too many dogs, especially seniors, are abandoned once they start showing signs of aging. After years of loyalty, they’re treated like a burden and left behind as if all that love meant nothing. That’s exactly what happened to Princess, a 16-year-old Poodle from Virginia. She had spent her...
Cheverly Police Chief David Morris Killed Tesfa Leith In MD
Officials have released the names of the man killed and the officer who opened fire during a fatal encounter in Maryland. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 30, when Cheverly Police Chief David Morris and other officers were investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier in the day, according to officials.
