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Fairfax, VA
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Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-66 In Fairfax County, Sends One To Hospital: Fire Officials
Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street, fire officials said. Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. The collision sparked a vehicle fire, prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames. "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X. "Crews …
Sterling, VA
News
Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through
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Two Maryland residents who recently traveled internationally have tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have been exposed at busy transit hubs in the DMV region. The cases were confirmed in Prince George’s County residents who traveled together, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Thursday, March 20. Officials say they are unrelated to a previously confirmed measles case in a Howard County resident or the ongoing outbreak in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed, i…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Routine Eye Exam Leads To Leukemia Diagnosis For Montgomery County Actor Kevin Saunders
A beloved Maryland actor and filmmaker is facing the fight of his life after an unexpected leukemia diagnosis, rallying a wave of support from friends, colleagues, and fans across the country. Kevin Saunders, a Montgomery County native and University of Maryland alum, has spent years lighting up screens and stages as a talented actor, director, and producer. But now, his biggest role yet is battling an aggressive form of leukemia—one that came out of nowhere after what was supposed to be a routine eye exam. The actor took to a different camera this week to update well-wishers about his co…
Sterling, VA
Police & Fire
Man Torched Semi-Trailer, Dumpster Intentionally In Loudoun County: Fire Marshal
A Virginia man is behind bars after authorities say he intentionally set a dumpster and semi-trailer on fire in Loudoun County earlier this year. Erazo Ricardo Guerrero, 21, of Sterling, was arrested on Saturday, March 15, in connection with the Jan. 13 blaze that broke out in the 20900 block of Davenport Drive, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office. First responders were called to the scene around 1:15 p.m. that afternoon, following reports of a vehicle fire. When fire crews arrived, they found a dumpster engulfed in flames and a smoldering fire at the back …
Urbana, MD
Business
Car Crashed Through Storefront, But This Maryland Restaurant Is Back And Ready To Celebrate
A popular Greek restaurant in Maryland is ready to welcome back customers just weeks after a car plowed through its storefront, forcing it to close for repairs. Big Greek Cafe in Urbana has officially reopened, restaurant officials announced, and the comeback will culminate with a Grand Reopening and Greek Independence Day Celebration on Monday, March 25. The restaurant temporarily shut down after a car crashed through the front of the business in the 3200 block of Bennett Creek Avenue in January officials said. Two people, including the driver and a guest inside the restaurant, were evalu…
Aldie, VA
Lifestyle
‘American Idol’ Contestant From Virginia Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition
A Virginia gymnastics instructor is trading tumbling for the spotlight after delivering a show-stopping performance that left Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood in awe. Grayson Torrence, 21, of Providence Forge took the stage with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Fall in Line" by Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato during her audition, which aired on Sunday, March 16. Her performance had the judges smiling and grooving along, while her mom, anxiously listening from outside, excitedly whispered, "Beautiful ... She's hitting it!" The judges were blown away—and when it came time to vo…
Fort Washington, MD
Police & Fire
Son Kills Father, Stabs Himself In Failed Fort Washington Murder-Suicide Attempt: Police
A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly beating his father to death before turning the knife on himself in an unsuccessful suicide attempt, officials said. Christopher Wiley Cooper, 22, is facing murder charges in connection with the killing of his father, 59-year-old Patrick Cooper, inside their Fort Washington home, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responded to a reported attempted suicide at the 8000 block of Den Meade Avenue around 5 a.m. on Friday, March 14, where they found Patrick Cooper suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronoun…
Ashburn, VA
News
$5M Jackpot: Lucky 7-Eleven Shopper From Ashburn Hits It Big
Jennifer Ivey stopped at a Chantilly 7-Eleven for what she thought would be a routine trip—she walked out $5 million richer. The Ashburn resident hit it big playing Virginia Lottery’s 100X the Money scratcher, revealing the game’s top prize, lottery officials announced. “It feels amazing! It really does,” she said while redeeming her ticket. “I just kind of stared at it because I couldn’t believe it.” Ivey purchased the lucky ticket at the 7-Eleven on Pleasant Valley Road, unknowingly setting herself up for a life-changing payday. With the win in hand, she had two choices: receive the ful…
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
‘Winning Grandpop’ Strikes Again With Second Big Powerball Win In Baltimore County
A Baltimore County man who has been playing the Maryland Lottery since day one has proved that lightning really can strike twice—scoring his second major Powerball win in just two years. The lucky Woodlawn resident, who fittingly goes by the nickname “Winning Grandpop,” claimed a $150,000 third-tier Powerball prize on Thursday, March 14, officials announced. And this isn’t his first rodeo. “Winning Grandpop” said he’s been "winning for years"—including a $50,000 Powerball payout in 2023. “I’ve always said I would win again—and I’m back!” he declared after snagging his latest six-figure pr…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Drone Tracks Down Missing Child, Aids In Arrest Of Six Suspects In Montgomery County: Police
Montgomery County police put technology to work in a big way, using a high-tech drone to safely locate a missing 5-year-old and help officers arrest six suspects in a series of unrelated incidents, officials announced. The Montgomery County Police Department’s Drone as First Responder (RAVEN) was deployed on Thursday, March 13, assisting in several separate missions throughout the day, including two theft cases and the search for the missing child. Officers were first called around 1:10 p.m. for a theft in progress in the 900 block of Thayer Avenue. While officers rushed to the scene…
Hyattsville, MD
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Pedestrian Struck By Train At West Hyattsville Metro Station (
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Emergency crews rushed to a chaotic scene at West Hyattsville Metro Station after a pedestrian was struck by a train, causing major delays on the system, according to Prince George’s County Fire/EMS. The incident happened around 3:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, at the station near Hamilton Street, officials said. Metro traffic was halted in both directions as firefighters worked to rescue the victim from under the train. The pedestrian was successfully removed and treated by EMS at the scene, though their condition has not been released. Train traffic reopened shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednes…
Capitol Heights-District Heights, MD
News
Doctors Said It Was The Flu, Days Later, Capitol Heights Girl Was Gone
A Maryland mother is grappling with unimaginable loss after her once-healthy 10-year-old daughter died from complications doctors initially brushed off as the flu. Minka Aisha Greene, of Capitol Heights, had never been seriously ill before, her mom, Kymesha Greene White told Daily Voice in a phone call Tuesday, March 11. So when Minka stopped eating and playing outside in late January, Greene White knew something was seriously wrong. “She was never one of those kids who had a cold or anything,” Greene White said. “So when I noticed she wasn’t eating or asking to go outside, I was like,…
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