Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where
Trump Administration Selling Off Hundreds Of 'Non-Core' Federal Spaces: Here's Where The Trump administration is putting some of the largest and most well-known federal buildings up for sale. The move is all in an effort to eliminate waste, slash maintenance costs, and reinvest in more efficient spaces, according to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Officials have identified hundreds of "non-core properties" totaling millions of square feet that no longer serve essential government functions and are now up for grabs. “Selling ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal spaces,” federal officials said. “Disposing of the…
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Arlington is getting a taste of Hawaii with a new coffee shop set to open. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will open its newest location in Arlington on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The shop will be located at 3701 North Fairfax Drive, about a block away from Quincy Park. Known for its premium Hawaiian coffee and island-inspired menu, the new shop will be the second location for local entrepreneurs Michelle and Richard Lee, who first launched in Alexandria. Their first shop quickly gained a following, and now, they're bringing another dose of Kona-grown caffeine to Northern Virginia. The Lees, bot…
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building
Teen Critically Injured, Man Wounded In Shooting Inside Arlington Apartment Building A teenager suffered critical injuries, and a man was hurt after a gunman opened fire during a dispute inside an Arlington apartment building, authorities announced. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the 1600 block of South Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood, according to Arlington County Police. Officers responding to the scene found a teen boy and a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were rushed to area hospitals. The teen remains in critical but stable condition, while the man’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, police …
Suspect Leads Pursuit Down Train Tracks, Across I-66 In Arlington: Police Suspect Leads Pursuit Down Train Tracks, Across I-66 In Arlington: Police
Suspect Leads Pursuit Down Train Tracks, Across I-66 In Arlington: Police A man accused of shoplifting and giving police a fake name led officers on a wild chase that started on a Metro train, continued down the tracks, and ended with him dashing across I-66 before he was finally taken into custody in Arlington, authorities said. Leroy McGill, 41, who has no fixed address, was arrested after a chaotic pursuit on Friday, Feb. 7, that involved Metro stations, train tracks, and a highway foot chase, according to Arlington County Police. At approximately 4:30 p.m., patrol officers were flagged down for a disorderly conduct report in the 900 block of North Nelson Stre…
Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say
Falls Church HS Teacher Among Seven Arrested In Internet Predator Sting, Police In VA Say A Virginia high school teacher is among seven men facing felony charges after being caught in an undercover sting operation targeting online predators in Fairfax County, authorities announced. Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau and Child Exploitation Unit launched a multi-day operation aimed at identifying individuals using online platforms to arrange illegal encounters with minors, resulting in seven arrests.  The suspects, ranging in age from 24 to 50, arrived in Fairfax County expecting to meet underage victims but were instead met by law…
Fredericksburg Public Masturbator Arrested In Arlington: Police Fredericksburg Public Masturbator Arrested In Arlington: Police
Fredericksburg Public Masturbator Arrested In Arlington: Police A Fredericksburg man accused of exposing himself in Arlington is now facing charges, and police believe there may be more victims. Emmanuel Bethea, 47, was arrested in late January after being linked to an indecent exposure incident dating back to November 2024, according to Arlington County Police. Investigators said a woman was walking in the area of 28th Street S. and S. Meade Street around 8 a.m. on Nov. 18, 2024, when she passed a parked vehicle and saw a man exposing himself inside. The suspect then drove off. Following an investigation, police identified Bethea as the suspect and o…
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures
Trump To Federal Workers: Remove Pronouns On Email Signatures Federal employees across multiple agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures. The move stems from an executive order signed by President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government, according to internal memos obtained by ABC News. It's also part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to dismantle DEI initiatives in federal agencies.  The directive takes effect at the end of the business day Friday, Jan. 31. The measure has sparked concerns among workplace advocates, with som…
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Arlington (DEVELOPING) One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Arlington (DEVELOPING)
One Dead In High-Speed Crash In Arlington (Developing) A high-speed crash on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington has left one woman dead and another driver fighting for his life, police said. The Arlington County Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 following reports of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Wilson Boulevard at a high rate of speed when it collided with a white sedan turning onto Wilson Boulevard from N. Vermont Street. The force of the crash pushed the vehicles into two additional vehic…
VIDEO: Arlington Arsonist Who Set Businesses Ablaze Arrested In Alexandria: Fire Marshal VIDEO: Arlington Arsonist Who Set Businesses Ablaze Arrested In Alexandria: Fire Marshal
Video: Arlington Arsonist Who Set Businesses Ablaze Arrested In Alexandria: Fire Marshal A man accused of setting a string of fires that damaged businesses in Arlington has been taken into custody a week later, authorities announced. Local resident Timothy Clark Pollock was arrested early on Thursday, Jan. 16 following an investigation into a series of fires set at businesses along 23rd Street South earlier this month.  Firefighters were dispatched to the area around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 for a report of a fire at 529 S. 23rd St. in Arlington. Crews found items burning in an enclosed patio, which were quickly extinguished by a sprinkler system and firefighters bef…
Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say
Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say An Arlington Public Schools substitute teacher has been arrested on charges of sexual misconduct involving a student, and police are seeking additional victims, officials announced. Timothy McGhee, 47, of Alexandria, VA, was arrested on January 10 following a criminal investigation by the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. McGhee is charged with taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a supervisory or custodial relationship and stalking, police said. The investigation began on January 3 after police received information about an inappropriate sexual rel…
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (Developing) Thousands in Virginia were left in the cold on Friday afternoon as Dominion Energy worked to repair an outage reported in the Arlington area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, crews were working on multiple projects that left more than 6,000 of its 2.78 million customers, largely in Arlington. There was a total of 6,006 customers reporting outages in Arlington, with another 50 in Alexandria.  It is unclear what caused the power to go out.  Complete restoration is expected no later than 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon as crews continue working. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want …