Massive Amazon Facility Along I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving Massive Amazon Facility Along I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving
Massive Amazon Facility Along I-95 Corridor Sold, But Retail Giant Isn't Leaving A massive Amazon distribution center along Virginia's I-95 corridor has changed hands, but the online retail giant isn't going anywhere. The 629,018-square-foot facility at 220 Centreport Parkway in Stafford has been sold by Peterson Companies in a deal arranged by commercial real estate firm JLL, which announced the transaction on Thursday, Oct. 29. JLL did not disclose the purchase price or identify the buyer, though the company confirmed that it also arranged financing for the acquisition. Amazon leases the entire facility, which was completed in 2022 on approximately 81.8 acres near I-…

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Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Maryland Road During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING) Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Maryland Road During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING) Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Maryland Road During Rush Hour (DEVELOPING)
Gas Line Rupture Shuts Down Busy Maryland Road During Rush Hour (Developing) A construction mishap in Maryland has left a high-pressure gas line ruptured, prompting a HazMat response and shutting down a busy roadway during the afternoon rush. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8600 block of 16th Street near Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, after an excavator struck a gas line, according to spokesperson Pete Piringer. Fire officials initially reported that a 6-inch gas line had been damaged, though a subsequent update described it as a 2-inch high-pressure line. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO HazMat cre…
Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing
Maryland Couple Faces Real-Life Nightmare Before Halloween As Fire Leaves Them With Nothing The tombstones were supposed to be decorations. But the nightmare was all too real for a Maryland couple whose home went up in smoke just days before Halloween, leaving them facing the daunting task of starting over as friends and neighbors rally to help. Laura and Joe Kosky lost their belongings when a fire tore through their Hughesville home on Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to a GoFundMe launched on their behalf. The blaze broke out shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the 16000 block of Rivers Reach Lane, where volunteer firefighters arrived to find an active basement fire. Photos from the sce…
Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff
Motorcycle Crash Kills Maryland Man, Sends Car Into Parked SUV, House: Sheriff A late-night motorcycle crash in Maryland turned deadly before sending another vehicle careening into a parked SUV and a nearby home. Michael Alexander Jr., 36, of Bryans Road, was killed Thursday night, Oct. 29, following a collision involving his Suzuki motorcycle and a Ford Taurus in Waldorf, according to Maryland State Police. The crash happened around 10:34 p.m. near the intersection of Route 228 and Greenwood Drive, where investigators say Alexander was heading west as the Ford's driver attempted to make a left turn from the opposite direction. The motorcycle struck the turning car, …
No Charges For Maryland Officer Following High-Speed Chase That Killed 20-Year-Old: AG No Charges For Maryland Officer Following High-Speed Chase That Killed 20-Year-Old: AG No Charges For Maryland Officer Following High-Speed Chase That Killed 20-Year-Old: AG
No Charges For Maryland Officer Following High-Speed Chase That Killed 20-Year-Old: AG Anthony Bowers was killed following a high-speed police pursuit in Maryland. Now, prosecutors say the officer who chased the vehicle won't face criminal charges. The 20-year-old Baltimore man was killed in a crash on Sunday, Sept. 6, in Jessup, prompting an extensive investigation by the Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that PFC Amir Parker would not be prosecuted following the investigation. Several people were ejected in the Maryland crash. Maryland OAG The incident began at approximate…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Church Burglars Apparently Liked What They Saw The First Time, Came Back For Seconds (Video) They apparently liked what they saw the first time. A group of suspected burglars made a return trip to a DC church, where surveillance cameras captured three people police now want to identify after musical instruments, microphones, and cameras disappeared. The trouble began late Wednesday, Sept. 30, at a church on the 1700 block of 11th Street NW, where someone forced open a rear door around 10:15 p.m. By 6:40 p.m. the following evening, one of the people allegedly involved in the first break-in was back, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. This time, there was company. In…

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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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Nation's Top Thanksgiving Side Dishes Revealed In New Survey A new survey from Campbell's reveals which side dishes are the nation's favorites as Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Camden, New Jersey-based food company released its annual State of the Sides Report on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The survey found that Americans are planning to serve more Thanksgiving side dishes in 2026, with many preferring them over turkey. According to Campbell's, the five most popular Thanksgiving side dishes are: Green bean casserole Mac & cheese Yams or sweet potatoes Mashed potatoes Stuffing or dressing Green bean casserole remains a holiday favorite, …

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How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…