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Obituaries
Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26
Friends and family of Brigette Lorraine Oden remember her as a passionate young woman who served her family and her country. The 26-year-old died unexpectedly on July 16, leaving behind a loving family and many friends, her obituary said. As a young adult from Virginia Beach, Oden left home to graduate from West Virginia University, and later receive a graduate degree in legal studies from Regent University, according to a GoFundMe page created in her honor. She began her professional career as a paralegal specialist in the rank of Staff Sergeant in the West Virginia Army National Guard…
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Arlington Man Who Burned, Stabbed Virginia Mother To Death Apprehended: Police
Police have arrested the man who stabbed a Falls Church woman to death before setting her on fire, officials said. On August 10 at around 3 p.m., police responded to the 2900 block of Willston Place where they found Silvia Abacay, 40, of Falls Church, on fire and suffering from multiple stab wounds, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Fire officials put out the flames and Abacay was pronounced dead the scene, police reported. Surveillance footage from the area showed Richard Montano, 47, of Arlington, entering Abacay's home shortly before her murder, authoriti…
Police & Fire
Man Threatened To Rape DC Commuter As Bystanders Did Nothing, She Says In Viral TikTok
Helen Molteni takes the metro to her D.C. job everyday, but on Wednesday, July 27, her usual commute took a turn for the worse. The Arlington, VA resident told her story in a tearful, 3-minute-long TikTok video saying nearly 20 bystanders and police did nothing while she was threatened to be raped and harassed by a man at the Foggy Bottom station. "Even after two phone calls with police, I don't think anyone cares," Molteni said in the video. "I don't think I'll get the help I need unless I reach out to a different audience." Molteni was waiting at the station when a man, who appeared to…
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Sip, Sip Hooray: Arlington Couple To Open Friendly Spot For Wine Lovers
Arlington wine buffs will soon enjoy a new spot in town, all thanks to one local couple. Jackie and Philippe Loustaunau are opening their dream restaurant and wine shop, after years of cultivating connections with neighbors and wine connoisseurs, according to their website. They are hoping this spot serves as a way to take intimidation out of wine and provide what they know about great drinks and foods, to their community. The restaurant and shop will be located on the ground floor of J Sol apartments at 4000 Fairfax Drive and expected to be open in September, according to A…
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Twitter Has Field Day After Drone Stops Flights At Reagan National Airport
Reports of a drone halted all flights at Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday, July 21 — and Twitter users were having a field day. Some suspected the drone was a tourist trying to get a shot of the Washington Monument. A grounded passenger was just happy the delay wasn't for a "boring" reason. I’m at DCA waiting on delayed flight. At least it’s not one of the boring reasons they are normally delayed. — Eric Gilliland (@Eric_Gilliland) July 21, 2022 Whoever is operating that drone at DCA is going to be in a world of trouble...chaotic situation right now in the airspace around…
Lifestyle
Five DC Restaurants Named Among Best In America For Outdoor Dining
If you find yourself hungry and interested in trying a new outdoor dining scene, there are five restaurants in D.C. worth a visit, according to OpenTable. One-hundred restaurants in the U.S. have been ranked by their outdoor dining experience and luckily for DMV residents, five of them are right around the corner. Here are the local restaurants you should try if you're craving good food and outdoor dining: 1. Zaytinya, located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood, is Mediterranean cuisine with a modern flare. Their outdoor space is partly undercover and always lively. ZaytinyaZaytinya Fa…
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Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back
Members of the Arlington community are folding together in support of their favorite crepe business. Roberto Catanuso and Mounir Elhilali rolled out food truck Crepe Parfait — which translates to perfect crepes — more than a decade ago. They've been bringing joy and their delicious French treats to events across the DMV area ever since. That was, until, the truck broke down beyond repair, forcing Crepe Parfait to cancel its events, from Arlington neighborhoods to the Chevy Chase Farmers Market in Maryland, according to their Facebook page. However, Arlington residents aren't…
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Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report
A Virginia airport worker was arrested on accusations he killed a beloved charity founder in his own bed while sleeping next to his wife, FOX 5 reports. Joshua Danehower, 33, of Arlington, has been charged with shooting Gret Glyer, 32, while he slept next to his wife in his Fairfax home around 3 a.m. Friday, June 24, FOX 5 says citing police. Danehower was arrested Tuesday, June 28 while heading to work at Dulles International Airport, officials said Wednesday. He and Glyer were acquaintances but it was unclear how they knew each other, police said at a press conference. Glyer was the fou…
Police & Fire
Woman Pushed Out Of Moving SUV In Arlington Sees Surge Of Support
A 25-year-old woman who was seriously injured after someone threw her out of a moving SUV in Arlington faces months of rehab and thousands of dollars in medical bills, but hundreds of people have stepped up to help cover the cost of her treatments. The woman, only identified as Maryna, was coming home early May 15 after a night out when someone pushed threw her out of a car along Wilson Boulevard around 3 a.m., smashing her head on the asphalt and causing life-threatening injuries, an Arlington County police report said. A GoFundMe campaign set by Maryna's sister Polina lays out…
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Hundreds Of Frustrated Passengers Stranded For Hours At Reagan National Airport
Hundreds of travel-weary passengers were left stranded at Reagan National Airport overnight Sunday, May 22, after storms tore through the area. Others were trapped on grounded planes for hours as pilots waited for the weather to calm down. @AmericanAir Last nights 8:25 flight to Chattanooga from DCA was delayed bc of weather. We were finally told we were set to go. Got on plane. Five hours later we were told flight canceled bc pilot timed out. Rerouted to Knoxville this morning. reimbursement for car? #DCA — jeff rufolo (@JeffRufolo) May 23, 2022 5 hours almost to the minute aft…
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Boeing To Move HQ From Chicago To Arlington: WSJ
Boeing could be moving its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, according to the Wall Street Journal. Sources told the outlet that the move would put top execs of the aircraft manufacturer closer to the Capitol Region. Boeing's Chicago headquarters hosts about 500 employees and previously labelled it as a "ghost town," according to an article from Reuters in October 2021. The announcement is expected to come as early as next week, WJS reports. Virginia Glen Youngkin released a statement regarding the announcement, saying "The decision to call Virginia home shows that the Comm…
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