Fairfax nurse receives prestigious national honor after changing way premature babies were fed
A D.C.-area nurse had an idea to change the way her hospital fed babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and her project just won her national recognition. “It is a big deal, and it was shocking,” said Renee Bloom, who is an NICU RN Unit Supervisor at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Virginia.
Merrifield Garden Center in Gainesville to close Dec. 31 after $160 million data center...
A beloved Gainesville plant nursery and community fixture is set to close its doors at the end of the year following a $160 million sale to data centers. Merrifield Garden Center at 6895 Wellington Road in the Brentsville magisterial district – albeit with a Gainesville address – falls within Prince William County's...
Quick stop in Maryland lands woman $1 million jackpot
Virginia woman wins $1 million Maryland Lottery prize after quick stop in Annapolis ANNAPOLIS, MD – A quick visit to a Maryland liquor store turned into a life-changing moment for…
Boston’s ‘No Kings’ signs, costumes send a message to Washington, D.C.
The signs, costumes and chants at Boston’s “No Kings” rally Saturday conveyed a sense of urgency and concern about government overreach. There were lighthearted signs, too. A handful of demonstrators dressed as lobsters called for “No Shellfish Kings.”. Support for GBH is provided by:. The event...
WATCH: ‘No Kings’ protestors take to the streets in the DMV
Tens of thousands of protestors flooded the streets in the DMV on Saturday with the "No Kings" protest.
Federal officer fires gun in NE DC, incident under investigation
WASHINGTON (7News) — An officer-involved shooting is under investigation after a federal law enforcement officer shot at someone, police said. People called 911 and reported gunshots around 8:47 p.m. at the 3900 block of Benning Road, Northeast, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). A federal officer...
Maryland AG advises against enforcing civil immigration laws
WBFF-FOX Baltimore — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has issued a memo advising state and local law enforcement agencies not to enforce civil immigration laws or assist federal agents in doing so. The memo also reminded officers to properly use body-worn cameras, identify themselves during stops, and noted...
Loudoun County, VA – Traffic Stop: AR-Style Gun With Illegal Binary Trigger Seized
Loudoun County, VA – A routine traffic stop in Loudoun County quickly escalated when deputies discovered an illegal AR-style pistol equipped with a binary trigger, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the weapon — a 300 Blackout AR-style pistol — was capable of firing multiple...
Dominique Dawes opens gymnastics, ninja academy in Ashburn
Olympic gold medalist and three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes has opened a Dominique Dawes Academy in Ashburn, marking the gym's fourth site in the Washington region. Dawes led a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 17 with U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-10th District, and members of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce. "When I...
LCSO: Teen charged with bringing weapon to school
A 17-year-old was charged after allegedly bringing a weapon to the Academies of Loudoun on Wednesday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
