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These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America
These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America You won't have to go far to get in the Christmas spirit, as several towns in the DMV were named among America's favorites "Christmassy" towns. Mixbook's list was made by surveying 3,000 families to discover which of the popular festive destinations they'd most like to visit this season, the website says. Coming in at No. 5 is Alexandria, VA which Mixbook says "embodies the spirit of the holiday season with its unique blend of history and festive charm." The site notes "picturesque" streets lined with historic, brick buildings. Add the Christmas lights and snow, that's an idyllic holiday str…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Magazines, Handguns On VA Pair In St. Mary's: Police Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Magazines, Handguns On VA Pair In St. Mary's: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Turns Up Magazines, Handguns On VA Pair In St. Mary's: Police A pair of men from Virginia posted bond and were released after they were found in possession of handguns during a traffic stop in Maryland, authorities said. St Mary's County Sheriff Deputy Joseph Senatore stopped a Dodge pickup truck for an equipment violation on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park on Wednesday, May 31, a spokesperson for the agency said. During the stop, Senatore immediately spotted a black handgun with an extended magazine stuffed between the passenger seat and center console, within reach of the passenger. Chevis Dominique Smith, 43 of Poquoson, was charged w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Nine Bed Bath & Beyond stores across Maryland and Virginia are among 87 locations scheduled to close in 2023, the struggling retailer announced. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. The following locations in Maryland and Virginia are set to close in 2023: Annapolis, 200 Harker Place Suite 200 Fairfax, 12100 Fairfax Towne Center&…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Student Pilot From Maryland Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Virginia Plane Crash Student Pilot From Maryland Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Virginia Plane Crash
Student Pilot From Maryland Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Virginia Plane Crash A teenage flight student from Maryland suffered serious injuries and his instructor was killed in a crash on Thursday at the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport in Virginia. Hanover resident Ayomide Oyebode, 18, and Viktoria Theresie Izabelle Ljungman, 23, of Williamsburg, Virginia were involved in a crash at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 in Newport News during takeoff, police said. A third teen whose name was not released was also hospitalized with undisclosed injuries, according to reports. The initial investigation determined that the student was flying with his instructor…

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by Zak Failla