Virginia named the best state for business, per CNBC ranking

Virginia has been named the best state for business for the third time in five years on https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/americas-top-states-for-business-full-rankings.html.

University of Virginia hazing: 2nd fraternity booted after investigation

The University of Virginia has terminated a second campus fraternity after an investigation found stomach-turning hazing incidents earlier this year.

Thieves steal thousands from multiple Lululemon stores in DC: police

Detectives are searching for four suspected thieves who robbed multiple Lululemon stores on Wednesday, committing three thefts in less than two hours.

DC AG announces settlement in wage theft case against Swahili Village DC

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday that Swahili Village DC and its owner, Kevin Onyona, will pay $526,973 to restaurant workers and the District to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit. 

Casa Ruby founder pleads guilty to stealing $150K in COVID-relief funds

The founder of Casa Ruby, a D.C.-based non-profit that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing at least $150,000 in emergency COVID-relief funds.

$20M to go to preserving historic sites in Virginia

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that $20 million will go towards preserving historic sites across the Commonwealth. 

UMD rolls out mobile cooling center to keep athletes safe during extreme heat

Six years after the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair because of Heat Stroke, the school is the first in the country to use a new tool to protect athletes.   

Prince George's County judge breaks silence after being removed from bench

Former Prince George's County Circuit Court Judge April Ademiluyi, who was removed from her position by the Maryland Supreme Court in May, is speaking out for the first time since her dismissal.

Maryland State trooper rescues dog left in hot car on I-495

A Maryland State trooper is being hailed after rescuing a dog from a hot car on the side of I-495 Tuesday. 

Suspects wanted in Dupont Circle CVS robbery

D.C. police are searching for multiple suspects involved in a robbery at a CVS in Dupont Circle, Northwest. 

The Mirage Las Vegas says goodbye after 34 years

The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.

DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely

The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees.