Maryland man sentenced for stealing vehicles from BWI, Reagan National Airport
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Maryland man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after he and an accomplice stole multiple vehicles from airport parking facilities in the Washington, D.C., region, officials say. What we know:. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia,...
Indiana congressman Jim Baird released from hospital after crash in Washington, D.C.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana congressman Rep. Jim Baird was released from the hospital Tuesday night after he and his wife were injured in a crash in Washington, D.C. "We are pleased to share that Congressman Jim Baird was discharged after less than 24 hours in the hospital, and his wife Danise continues to receive...
Gunman arrested after firing shot at fleeing woman in DC
Man arrested after allegedly firing at woman during Southwest DC dispute Washington, DC — A Southeast man has been arrested and charged after allegedly pointing a gun at a woman and firing a shot during a heated confrontation in Southwest Washington last month, police announced Monday. The incident occurred around…
Reminder: It’s illegal (and bad for plants and animals) to dump pumpkins and Christmas...
Area park managers and stewards have been telling us for years that parks and forests are not suitable places to dump pumpkins and Christmas trees. The people who do this are likely well-intentioned, and may have heard that the practice benefits birds and other animals. But this is not the case. Dumping Christmas...
Off-duty cop tackles armed robber during D.C. stickup
Off-duty D.C. cop stops armed robbery suspect in the act on 8th Street Washington, D.C. – An off-duty Metropolitan Police Department officer sprang into action Thursday night after witnessing a violent armed robbery in Southeast D.C., detaining the suspect on the spot before backup arrived. The incident unfolded...
Virginia Trooper Hurt After Police Chase Ends In Rollover Crash On I-495 In Alexandria:...
The crash happened shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, on I-495 near Eisenhower Avenue, when a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving, according to Virginia State Police. Police said the driver of a Honda Accord refused to stop, prompting a pursuit along the Beltway. During...
19 couples say ‘I do’ at ‘Seal the Deal’ event in Occoquan
Nineteen local couple tied the knot at the Prince William Circuit Court Clerk Office's latest "Seal the Deal" wedding event in October last month. The December event was organized by Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline C. Smith in partnership with the town of Occoquan. The ceremonies were held at Madigan's Waterfront, a...
School Bus, Vehicle Involved in Collision Tuesday Afternoon
Montgomery County police are investigating a collision involving a school bus and another vehicle that occurred Monday afternoon in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Police, 3rd District officers were dispatched at 4:09 to the 8400 block of 11th Avenue following reports of a crash involving a school bus...
Beat Cabin Fever at 8 Indoor Play Spaces in Northern Virginia
Get kids off the screens and out of the house at these Northern Virginia venues. If you’re counting down the day to spring break, you’re not alone. Entertaining youngsters can feel exponentially more challenging when cold temps limit outdoor play options. To help, we’ve rounded up six indoor venues where kids can...
Where the Road Signs Get Strange, Not Far from D.C.
The Mid-Atlantic region is home to many towns with unusual names, such as Accident, Boring, Bumpass, Tightsqueeze, Blue Ball, Intercourse, Lick Fork, Booger Hole, and Odd, which were not designed to attract attention but have become popular due to their unique names. The post Where the Road Signs Get Strange, Not...
