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Charlottesville, VA
Arlington, VA
News
DC Woman Crushed By Large Tree Limb During Hike In Shenandoah National Park, Family Says
A relaxing hike turned into a fight for her life. District resident Theresa Puhr is recovering in the ICU after a tree limb fell on her during a sudden thunderstorm in Shenandoah National Park, according to her family. The accident happened on June 19, 2025, as the DC native and her husband, Steven Wagner, were finishing up a hike, friends said. They were less than a mile from their car when the storm swept in. Theresa Puhr GoFundMe “Within seconds of the storm sweeping in, a large tree limb fell down on Theresa, badly injuring her,” Kaley Wagner wrote on a GoFundMe campaign titled…
Aquia Harbour, VA
Business
Newly Minted Millionaire: Virginia Man Wins Lottery After Coffee Run At 7-Eleven
He stopped for gas and coffee — and walked out a millionaire. Gary Hensley of Charlottesville made a quick trip to the 7-Eleven on Seminole Trail for his usual cup of joe. But something else caught his eye — a Virginia Lottery Bonus Star Millions scratcher. “Something just told me to buy it!” Hensley told Lottery officials. So he did. He took the ticket home, scratched it, and just like that — he was $1 million richer. “I about had a heart attack!” he said. “I didn’t get much sleep that night!” Hensley is the first top prize winner in the new Bonus Star Millions game, which has prizes ra…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Targets Cities Defying Federal Immigration Laws, He Says: See The List
A long list of cities and counties across the country are now officially in the federal government’s crosshairs for refusing to comply with immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a sweeping new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that it says are deliberately defying federal immigration enforcement — and officials are calling them out by name. The release follows Executive Order 14287, signed by President Donald Trump in April, which directs DHS and the Department of Justice to highlight jurisdictions that allegedly shield “criminal illegal aliens” from arres…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs, Citing Abuse Of Emergency Powers Law
A federal court has blocked President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, ruling that he improperly used emergency powers to launch trade wars that badly hurt businesses and rocked global markets. The ruling was handed down by a three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade on Wednesday, May 28. The judges' decision came amid several lawsuits accusing Trump of abusing his power as President to slap arbitrary tariffs on other countries. The court determined that Trump doesn't have the authority to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the sweeping duties …
Aldie, VA
News
Virginia Health Officials List Measles Exposure Sites After Teen Tests Positive
A teenager who recently traveled overseas has been diagnosed with measles, marking the second confirmed case in Virginia this year, state health officials announced Friday, May 23. The teen, who lives in the state’s Northwest Region, visited multiple public places in Charlottesville while potentially contagious, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Officials are now working to notify anyone who may have been exposed. “To protect the family’s privacy, VDH will not provide any additional information about the patient,” the department said. Anyone who was at the following lo…
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Missing Virginia Teens Airlifted After Hit-Run Crash; Driver Tracked Down, Sheriff Says
Two missing teens were flown to a Virginia hospital hospital after a hit-and-run driver hit them and took off, authorities say. Thomas Dawson, 71, of Remington, was arrested on Sunday, May 18, and charged with two felony counts of hit and run causing personal injury, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. on Catlett Road near Bealeton, where deputies say Dawson struck two juveniles — who had been reported missing a day earlier from Charlottesville and Harrisonburg — and kept going. Both teens were flown to Fairfax Hospital with injurie…
West Hartford, CT
Business
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Aldie, VA
News
Virginia Cat Shot In Face Miraculously Survives, Keeps Purring Through Recovery
This cat truly has nine lives. A fearless feline in Virginia has captured the region's attention as he recovers after being shot in the face and rescued by the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Rhett came to the SPCA in late March with unimaginable injuries that included a shattered jaw, leaving him in excruciating pain. While evaluating the cat, veterinary staff confirmed that someone had shot Rhett in the face. Despite the unthinkable injury, Rhett has not lost any of his heart. "While the bullet caused major physical damage, it missed his spirit," organizers of a fundraiser for the feli…
Arlington, VA
Business
VA Small Business Joins Group Suing Trump Over Tariffs: 'Unprecedented Power Grab'
A group of small businesses is suing President Donald Trump over his sweeping new tariffs, warning the policy is driving up prices, threatening jobs, and putting their companies at risk of shutting down. The lawsuit argues that Trump has no legal authority to impose the "liberation day" tariffs. The suit was filed in the US Court of International Trade on Monday, April 14. Trump reversed course and paused many of his tariffs for 90 days but escalated duties on China to 145%. He enacted the tariffs unilaterally, invoking the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to …
Brooklyn Park, MD
News
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Aldie, VA
Lifestyle
Will This Virginia Wedding Pro Plan Her Own Happy Ending? Find Out On 'The Bachelor'
A wedding planner from Virginia is looking to swap out her clipboard for a dress of her own as she gets ready to look for love on the upcoming season of "The Bachelor." Charlottesville resident Savannah Quin, 27, will be vying this season on the reality show to win the affection of New Jersey native Grant Ellis, a 31-year-old day trader who is no stranger to fans of the show. Ellis may look familiar to some, having previously competed on "The Bachelorette," though that appearance didn't end up with a ring on it. He's hoping for better luck this time. According to her ABC bio, …
Montgomery Village, MD
Weather
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (
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The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…
Herndon, VA
Lifestyle
New Year, Newly Minted Millionaires: Virginia Lottery Announces Winners Of Annual Raffle
Some lucky Virginia Lottery players rang in the new year with a bang, and are the state's newest millionaires. Each year, winning numbers are drawn in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle with five tickets worth a seven-figure prize, and an additional seven worth $100,000. The $1 million winners were sold at: McNair Farms Sunoco, 13470 Coppermine Road, Herndon; Schmitz Sunoco, 42800 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn; Lake Mart & Deli, 4795 Scruggs Road, Moneta; Food Lion, 30 Windward Drive, Fishersville; 7-Eleven, 3310 Church Road, Henrico. Seven additional tickets each won $100,000.…
Stafford, VA
Police & Fire
Former Sheriff In Virginia Convicted Of Selling Badges For Bribes: Feds
A former sheriff in Virginia is facing decades in prison after being convicted for accepting bribes in exchange for handing out deputy badges and law enforcement credentials, federal authorities announced. Scott Howard Jenkins, 53, of Culpeper, was found guilty by a jury in Charlottesville this week for a bribery scheme involving more than $75,000 in bribes. Prosecutors said Jenkins accepted the money—both as cash and campaign contributions—from multiple individuals, including undercover FBI agents. In return, Jenkins appointed them as auxiliary deputy sheriffs, a sworn law enf…
Rockville, MD
Business
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year. Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development. For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Box Truck Driver Asleep At Wheel Had BAC Twice Legal Limit In Stafford, Sheriff Says
A box truck driver who claimed to have "nothing to drink" was busted for a DUI with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Stafford County, according to the sheriff's office. Isaiah Wilson, 33, of Charlottesville, is facing charges after passing out behind the wheel of his truck and then putting responding deputies through their paces on Thursday morning. Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on June 27, a member of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to the intersection of Warrenton Road and Cambridge Street in Falmouth, where they found Wilson passed out. W…
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Involuntary Manslaughter For DUI Driver In Northern VA Crash That Killed Passenger: Police
A 37-year-old Virginia woman is facing charges for a crash that left her passenger dead, authorities said. Shannon P. Day, of Sumerduck, was driving under the influence at the time of the Shipps Tore Road crash in Fauquier County on Saturday, March 2 at 10:25 p.m., Virginia State Police said. Day was in a 2018 Ford Explorer going west on Route 637 when she failed to maneuver a curve ran off the right side of the roadway and collided with a tree, police said. Day suffered minor injuries in the crash and refused treatment. Her passenger, Claire E. Caruso, 50, of Charlottesville, died at…
Alexandria, VA
News
Virginia Man Targeting Drug-Addled Women For Prostitution Ring In DMV Region Arrested: Police
A Virginia man who courted women suffering from drug addictions to help run an East Coast prostitution ring has been arrested, federal authorities announced. Brian Lamont Turner, 42, was arrested in his Charlottesville home on Wednesday following an hours-long standoff with police, who ultimately arrested him and accused him of posting hundreds of commercial sex ads for women in various cities. Officials say that Turner violated the Mann Act, "a federal law that criminalizes the transportation of any woman or girl for the purpose of prostitution." The women he allegedly exploited wer…
Chappaqua, NY
Obituaries
Chappaqua Native Peter Charles Neale Was An Avid Reader, Traveler, And A Man Of Deep Faith
Born July 3, 1956, in Westchester County, Peter Charles Neale died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Lewisburg, WV on Oct. 29, 2023. He was the son of Richard Lewis Neale and Claudia Garesché Neale of Chappaqua, where he grew up amongst a large family of siblings and cousins. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Iona College in New Rochelle. After working many years as a house painter, he began to travel across the U.S. and to pursue his deep interests in world history, music, comparative religion, and American life. Over th…
Arlington, VA
Business
Fast-Casual Latin American Restaurant Latest To Open At Arlington Mall
A fast-casual Latin American restaurant is the latest eatery coming to one Arlington mall. Maizal will be opening in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, according to an announcement on the mall's website. Maizal offers create your own green, grain or mixed bowls, assorted arepas, and specialty items such as south American hot dogs, empanadas, street corn, plantains, yucca, churros and cookie sandwiches, the announcement says. Maizal has two locations in Washington DC, one in Charlottsville, one in Reston, and one in Ballston.
Fredericksburg, VA
News
E. Coli Prompts Recall Of Costco Butternut Squash Sold In Virginia Stores
If you bought butternut squash from Costco recently, it may contain E. Coli. Safeway Fresh Foods, based in Vineland, NJ, is recalling fresh-cut butternut squash sold in Costco stores in several states, due to E. Coli found during routine testing. A letter was sent to customers who purchased the product between Sept. 7 and Sept. 15. The squash product was sold in Costco stores in Washington D.C.; Maryland (Gaithersburg, Frederick, Columbia, Wheaton, and Owings Mills); Pennsylvania (Robinson and Homestead); and Virginia (Fairfax, Sterling, Pentagon City, Leesburg, and Charlottsville). Click…
Ashburn, VA
Schools
These 10 Virginia Schools Won Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards
Ten Virginia schools won the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School Award. The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, Sept. 19 recognized 353 schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The ten Virginia schools that won are: Charlottesville Catholic School (Non-Public), Charlottesville Edwin W Chittum Elementary School, Chesapeake Fancy Gap Elementary School, Fancy Gap J.W. Adams Combined School, Pound Kett…
Alexandria, VA
Police & Fire
Virginia Police Celebrated For Ballin' Out With Community (
Video
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Three police officers from Virginia are showing off their teamwork — and their sweet basketball skills. The Charlottsville officers are going viral in a clip, liked more than 3.9 million times as of Monday, Sept. 18, showing them shooting some hoops with locals. The officers nailed a rebound, then a no-look pass, and the icing on the cake? A three-point shot: Swish. Not only did Team Blue score a point, but also some kudos with the community. "This is how you build relationships with the neighborhood you're protecting and serving," one person commented. "MUCH RESPECT TO THE OFF…
Massapequa, NY
News
IDs Released For NY Real Estate Agent, 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed In Plane Crash
The identities have been released of a New York mother and her 2-year-old daughter who were among four people killed after a private business jet bound crashed in Virginia. The crash caused two F-16 fighter jets to try to intercept it after it neared no-fly zone territory in the District of Columbia, creating a sonic boom that was heard for miles. The Cessna 560 Citation V went down in southwestern Virginia in the area of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest near Charlottesville, at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB…
Massapequa, NY
News
Ny-b
ound Plane Crashes, Killing 4, As F-16s Cause Sonic Boom In Attempt To Intercept
New Story - Long Island-Bound Plane Crash Update: Details Emerge On Those Killed A small private plane bound for New York crashed in Virginia, killing four people, and causing F-16 fighter jets to try to intercept it after it neared no-fly zone territory in the District of Columbia, creating a sonic boom that was heard for miles. The Cessna 560 Citation V went down in southwestern Virginia in the area of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest near Charlottesville, at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). It was en rou…
Arlington, VA
Neighbors
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home. Here are some of the most notable ones. Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School. Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…
Alexandria, VA
News
Civil War Reenactor Who Brought Pipe Bomb To Fake Gunfight Admits Guilt In VA
A Civil War reenactor who brought a pipe bomb to a fake gun fight is facing a decade behind bars after admitting to a nefarious scheme to further some questionable causes, federal authorities announced. Winchester resident Gerald Leonard Drake, 63, pleaded guilty to mailing threatening letters and planting a pipe bomb at the Cedar Creek Battlefield in Middletown during a reenactment event in 2017. Prosecutors said that in the correspondence that was sent to multiple victims and at least two newspapers, Drake purported to be a member of Antifa and threatened harm, including referencing the v…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Fundraisers Launched, Campus Memorial Service Scheduled For Slain UVA Football Players
Support is surging for the families of the three University of Virginia football players who were killed in a mass shooting on the Charlottesville campus Sunday, Nov. 13. Devin Chandler, 20, of Virginia Beach, VA, D’Sean Perry, 22, of Miami, FL, and Lavel Davis Jr., 20, of Ridgeville, SC, were killed after the charter bus they were riding in returned at Culbreth Garage around 10:15 p.m. from a field trip to see a play in Washington DC, authorities previously said. Two other victims, who President Jim Ryan identified as football player Michael Hollins Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, and Marlee Morg…
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Police Bust Man Linked To Social Media Threats Targeting University Of Virginia After Shooting
A man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he was linked to social media threats that targeted the University of Virginia, just one day after the mass shooting on campus that left three students dead and two others wounded. Charlottesville police were notified of the "concerning" social media posts allegedly made by 31-year-old Bryan Michael Silva around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, they said. Authorities do not believe the threats were connected to the massacre that had occurred the night before. "However, we understand the fear this caused in our community and acted sw…
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Report Of Active Shooter Brings Shelter-In-Place Order To University Of Virginia Grounds
UPDATE: UVA Shooting Suspect In Custody, Victims ID'd As Football Players: Officials ***Original story below*** A report of an active shooter brought a shelter-in-place order to the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville late Sunday, Nov. 13, authorities said. Shots were reportedly fired on Culbreth Road, the UVA Police Department tweeted around 10:30 p.m. UVA Alert: Shots fired reported at Culbreth Garage. Follow fire/police direction. If possible, avoid the area. — UVA Police Department (@UVAPolice) November 14, 2022 UVA Alert: UPDATE TO THE SHOOTING ON CULBRETH ROAD.…
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Ex-Woburn Cop Was Member Of White Supremacist Group, Investigation Finds
John Donnelly, the former Woburn police officer, was a member of a now-disbanded white supremacist group, used racist and antisemitic language, and helped plan and attended a race rally in 2017, an investigation found. The Woburn police chief announced the results of an internal affairs investigation on Friday, Oct. 21, following recently unearthed accusations that Donnelly was involved in the Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville, Va. Video from the event shows him guarding Richard Spencer, the white nationalist as he greets fans. Donnelly resigned from the police department on Monday.…
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