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Former NFL, XFL Player Leander Antwione Williams Charged With Assault For Jan. 6 Offenses: Feds
A former NFL linebacker who played for the XFL's DC Defenders for a brief stretch has been charged in connection to his violent role in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, federal authorities announced on Thursday. Leander Antwione Williams, 31, who now lives in Georgia, has been charged with assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to his conduct during the breach at the Capitol nearly three years ago. Court documents state that Williams was among the initial group of rioters to breach the restricted perimeter of the Capitol, pushing through a crowd that had gathered near a …
Business
Cybersecurity Issue Hits Giant, Food Lion, Other Supermarkets, Parent Company Says
A cybersecurity “issue” has led the parent company of a supermarket chain to disconnect some systems to protect them. Ahold Delhaize USA said it recently detected a cybersecurity issue within its US network. "Immediately upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts," the company said. "We also notified law enforcement." The move affects: Stop & Shop, which has around 400 locations in New England, New York, and New Jersey; Hannaford, with stores in eastern upstate New York and New England; Giant Company, with…
Politics
'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the nation for the first time after losing the 2024 Presidential Election to Donald Trump at her alma mater, Howard University. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for not what we voted for," the vice president said. "but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright." Harris urged her supporters to keep fighting before saying, "We must accept the results of this election." The veep said that she spoke to Trump and congratulated him on his victory, "and told him we will help him and h…
Lifestyle
Maryland Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves Way For Other Black Women
Had Veronica Sallee seen other women of color working as florists, she would've started her business much sooner, she says. The Maryland event florist, 52, opened her Laurel, MD flower shop, The Blooming Bohemian, three years ago after decades of working for other people. Thankfully, she's been blessed, she said. Beyond blessed, having had a steady flow of business since the day she opened her doors, she said. In Fall 2023, producers from Netflix's "Love Is Blind" contacted her and asked if she would do the floral arrangements for the Washington DC-based Season 7 weddings. …
Weather
Northern Lights Dazzle MD Residents
Residents across the Northeast were dazzled by the Northern Lights, visible Thursday evening, Oct. 10. The purple and pink lights were visible due to a Solar Storm, or a Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun on Tuesday, Oct. 8 which arrived in the area Thursday. "I got a text from a friend about 30 minutes ago," said Joe Jenkins, of Poughkeepsie, NY, "so I ran out and looked due north. You couldn’t miss it." The lights were clearly visible from 7:24 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. People from all over the world shared photos to X. Here are some photos from the Daily Voice coverage area: Northern Light…
Lifestyle
TikTok Is Exploding With Videos About Wealthy DC Millennial On 'Love Is Blind'
If there's one thing Leo Braudy wants ladies to know about him, it's that he's rich. Err, wait. That he doesn't want them to know? The Washington D.C. art dealer who inherited his family's lucrative business stars on Season 7 of Netflix's "Love Is Blind" and does not want women to want him for his money. Or so he says. The 31-year-old, who owns Capital Art Advisory, introduces himself by telling cameras that he is very wealthy, but did not want that to be the reason why someone falls in love with him. Braudy proceeds to spend a great deal of time talking about his money — and hi…
Lifestyle
This Is Maryland's Most Wealthy Town, New Report States
Chevy Chase is more than just a comedic genius. It's also the home to Maryland's most wealthy neighborhood, according to a new ranking. Stacker.com released a new report regarding the most wealthy towns in the US, and the DC suburb earned top marks for its "peaceful, park-like community filled with amenities and conveniences." The company used the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey Five-Year Data (as of August) to determine the country's 50 most wealthy towns. Locations were ranked by median household income, with ties broken by the percentage of people annually…
Lifestyle
Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere
Some Washington DC-area residents seeking their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Season Seven, set in Washington, DC. Netflix has revealed the love-starved contestants, who will be looking for love in the nation's capital. The show is set to air next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love — without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming…
Business
USPS Worker From DC Wins $1M On Scratcher Bought At 7-Eleven Next To Maryland Post Office
What started as a random pitstop to pick up Lottery scratchers for a postal worker from DC ended with a $1 million jackpot win on a ticket purchased in Anne Arundel County. The District man, who says he frequently makes his way into Maryland to play Lottery games, is feeling lucky after picking up a winning Millionaire's Club scratcher that was purchased at 7-Eleven at 4450 Solomons Island Road in Harwood, ironically attached to a post office. After purchasing a menagerie of instant tickets, he headed home to play them, and, sure enough, he matched the winning number "54" with the corr…
Lifestyle
'Love Is Blind' Season Seven Set In DC To Premiere Next Month On Netflix
Some DMV residents looking for their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" season seven set in Washington, DC is to premiere next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love -- without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. Now, local residents in the region will have their chance to find their significant other. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming OCTOBER 2! pic.twitter…
Lifestyle
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
A last-minute stop on a trip home from Maryland landed a Virginia man a five-figure Lottery prize. "I almost didn't buy it," the Accomack County resident mused to Lottery officials while claiming a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Baltimore in his return back across state lanes to celebrate his biggest win to date. According to the winner, the "mistake ticket" ended a streak of bad luck. The lucky Lottery player says he was returning to his Eastern Shore home from a Labor Day Weekend visit to Washington, DC, when he decided to stop at River Market in Pocomoke City, one of the last locations b…
Business
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Reviews Rooted Rotisserie in Baltimore in Alexandria
Famed foodie Keith Lee, who boasts more than 16 million followers on TikTok has been busy throughout the DMV in recent days as he tastes some of the region's most popular eateries. Lee, who has a cult following on social media, sent out several viral videos while sampling multiple restaurants and food trucks with his family. Stops included: Okonomi Asian Grill in Fairfax; @keith_lee125 Okonomi Asian Grill taste test 💕 would you try it ? 💕 #foodcritic @Okonomi ♬ original sound - Keith Lee The Flavor High Food Truck in Alexandria; @keith_lee125 Flavor Hive…
News
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Decades Later
Justice has been served for a Maryland family more than four decades after Vickie Lynn Belk was abducted and murdered in Maryland. Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. Vickie Lynn BelkCharles County Sheriff He was convicted in July by a jury after just two hours of deliberation following a nine-day trial. "This case occurred more tha…
News
You Can Audition For 'American Idol' Virtually — As Long As You Were Born Between These Dates
Are you the next "American Idol?" The popular ABC singing competition is holding virtual auditions for the upcoming season this month and next. As long as you are of a certain age (scroll down for audition dates). According to the "American Idol" casting application website, contestants must be born between June 2, 1995 and Feb. 15, 2010. Additionally, contestants must be legal U.S. residents authorized to participate in the entire competition. Auditions for residents in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania via Zoom will be Wednesday, Aug. 21. Virginia re…
Sports
DMV Athletes Starring At Paris Games May Earn Most Money Through Instagram Posts: New Report
Some athletes hailing from the DMV are among the social media stars who stand to gain the most followers - and potential new earnings - on Instagram, according to a new report. Bethesda's Katie Ledecky, who set multiple Olympic records already during the Paris Games, and DC native Kevin Durant, who starred in a standout performance against South Sudan, stand to gain a new following, ActionNetwork found. The organization collected info on the Instagram accounts of more than 500 athletes representing the Red, White, and Blue to find out "who has the largest following and who could potentially…
Lifestyle
Maryland Community 'Best Place To Live For Families," New Fortune Report Finds
If you know, you know. It's no secret to Montgomery County residents, but Fortune made it official, naming Silver Spring the "best place to live for families" in a newly released ranking after landing third last year. "This impressive accolade reflects to what many of us already know - we are committed to fostering a community that supports families in every way possible," Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wrote in a lengthy statement. "Silver Spring's top ranking as a family-friendly home speaks volumes about the quality of life we offer." The ranking was based…
Weather
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
Travel disruptions are likely and power outages are a risk throughout the DMV region as severe storms are expected to roll through the area on Thursday, forecasters are cautioning. The I-95 corridor is expected to see thunderstorms on July 25, with "the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the (area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England," according to AccuWeather. "The major metro areas of Washington, DC and Baltimore are currently in the zone where thunderstorms may go above and beyond garden-variety intensity with frequent lightning, damagi…
News
Man Accused Of 1979 Rape, Murder Of Maryland Mother Convicted
Justice has been served for a Maryland family more than four decades after Vickie Lynn Belk was abducted and murdered in Maryland. Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found in Bryans Road on Metropolitan Church Road after she was killed 45 years ago. Vickie Lynn BelkCharles County Sheriff On Friday, July 19, the state's attorney's office announced that Taylor was convicted by a jury after just two hours of deliberation following …
News
Founder Of LGBTQ+ Non-Profit In DC Pleads Guilty To Fraud After 'Unexpected Return' To US: Feds
The trailblazing founder of Casa Ruby, a DC-based non-profit that had provided services to the LGBTQ+ community admitted to stealing at least $150,000 in COVID relief funds and stashing it in Central America for her personal use, authorities announced Ruby Corado, 53, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in US District Court to diverting the taxpayer-backed emergency funds to private off-shore bank accounts, which then was used for her own gain. She was charged in March with bank fraud, wire fraud, laundering of monetary instruments, monetary transactions in criminally derived proceeds, and fai…
Weather
Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely
Incoming storms may finally help residents in the DMV beat the heat - at least for now - during what has been a scorching summer with record temperatures. Forecasters are warning that severe weather is possible on Wednesday, July 17, and yet another Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service as heat index values could reach as high as 108 degrees. National Weather Service "Dangerous heat and humidity will continue today along with the threat for showers and thunderstorms," they said. "Some storms may be severe, especially along and east of the Blue Ridge. "…
News
Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
Another round of heat and storms is on deck for the Northeast, starting now, forecasters say. The beginning of the week will start out hot with a chance of storms in the late-afternoon and evening, however, the highest chance of severe weather comes mid-week, AccuWeather says. Monday, July 15 will be mostly sunny with a high between 97 and 100 from New Jersey to Washington DC, and a widespread risk of thunderstorms in the evening, mainly before 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather. AccuWeather forecast map Monday-Monday night. AccuWeather Good Monday M…
News
Actors Needed For Sports Rom-Com Series Set To Shoot In DMV Region
A show described as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" meets "Rocky" is set to be shot in the DMV, and producers of the series are looking for actors in the area. Set in Virginia, producers pitched the project "The Charity Case" as a "sports rom-com series about love, not romance," and now they are looking to fill out the cast. "A genius-level nine-year-old talks an ex-MMA fighter out of retirement for charitable reasons," according to the casting director. "Southpaw Sean Smith is a retired professional mixed martial artist who now hosts a radio-podcast show at ESPN Richmond where he deliv…
Real Estate
'Creating A Castle:' Rare Georgetown Condo Sells For 23 Percent Over Asking Price
A homeowner who fell in love with a unique condo in Georgetown just had to have it — for $260,200 over asking price. The condo at 1527 30th St. NW in Washington, DC was initially listed for $1.098 million, listing agents Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties said. But the smitten buyer went above and beyond for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property, which closed at $1.36 million, or 23 percent over asking, the listing agents said. "In this super tight inventory marketplace in DC, it's not uncommon to …
Weather
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees
Forecasters are cautioning that oppressive heat may be headed to the DMV region with temperatures possibly approaching 100 degrees in the area. The National Weather Service announced that an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Saturday, June 20 with possible heat index values touching 105 to 110 degrees in certain parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. National Weather Service It will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Residents have been advised to: Stay in air conditioning and out of the sun, if possible; Check on friends, family, neighbors, and…
News
'I Killed My Mother,' PA Man Tells Officers In DC Hours After Murder, DA Says
A 49-year-old man accused of killing his mother in a blood-smeared Pennsylvania home has been arrested in Washington DC. Dolores Ingram, 82, was found dead inside 26024 Beacon Hill Drive on Sunday morning, June 16, after Bucks County radio dispatchers received a call from the Metropolitan D.C. Police Department to check on her well-being, the Bucks County DA's Office said. Ingram's son, William Ingram, 49, was arrested for assaulting an officer and damaged a police car in Washington DC, police said. During his arrest, Ingram told several Metro D.C. police officers that he had killed his mo…
News
'Angel On Earth:' Grandmother Killed In DC Carjacking Mourned As Selfless
A 55-year-old woman who died as the result of a carjacking in Washington DC is being mourned for her altruism Leslie Gaines was sitting in the front seat of a Mazda SUV outside of Washington Hospital Center around 1:10 p.m. Monday, June 3, when her daughter got out to get her a wheelchair, DC Metro police said. That's when 22-year-old Kayla Brown hopped behind the wheel and drove away, Gaines still in the car. Around 1:30 p.m., Brown tried to turn left from 6th Street NW onto D Street, but failed to negotiate the turn and crashed into a building. Brown got out and tried to flee on foot but…
Politics
Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (
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Eight climate change protestors were arrested after storming the field during a Congressional baseball game at National's Park Wednesday, June 12. Before the game, US Capitol Police had been tipped off that some people planned on protesting. Officers were well-prepared with a plan, executed swiftly when the protestors sprung into action. BREAKING: We have taken the field at the Congressional Baseball Game + play has FROZEN!Congress sends billions of public $$ to subsidize deadly fossil fuels — but the police are tackling us instead.This Chevron-sponsored game cannot continue. This is unc…
Business
Maryland Chef Wins James Beard Award
Three chefs in the DMV have earned a prestigious James Beard Award. The James Beard Foundation announced the winners last weekend. Among them, Harley Peet, of Bas Rouge in Easton, MD; Michael Rafaidi, of Albi in Washington DC; and Masako Morishita, of Perry's in Washington DC. Peet won Best Chef, Rafidi won outstanding chef, and Morishita won emerging chef. Best of luck to Chef Harley Peet at tonight’s @beardfoundation awards at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago. Chef Peet is... Posted by Bas Rouge on Monday, June 10, 2024 Peet is the first chef on Maryland's Eastern Shore to…
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