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Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Across DMV Ranked In New Study: See Full List
Every year, some cities feel the luck of the Irish a little more than others. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, March 11. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs and restaurants per capita, affordability, safety, accessibility, and even the weather forecast. WalletHub said Americans are expected to spend about $7 billion on St. Patrick's Day in 2026. "St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Irish, but it's become a beloved cultural holiday for millions of Americans regardless of their ancestry," said Wal…
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DC Airport Ranked Worst For Delays In 2025, Study Finds
As the Trump administration scraps a plan forcing airlines to compensate travelers for disrupted flights, a new study reveals which airports see the most delays. Travel insurance agency InsureMyTrip released a list of the nation's 10 most delay-prone airports on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Rhode Island company used Department of Transportation data from the first five months of 2025. Here are the 10 most delay-prone airports, according to InsureMyTrip: Washington, DC (DCA) West Palm Beach, FL (PBI) Newark, NJ (EWR) San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) Knoxville, TN (TYS) Cincinnati (CVG) Buffalo, NY (BU…
Police & Fire
Manhunt Intensifies: Man ID’d In Deadly Virginia Hit-And-Run; Driver Still Hiding, Sheriff Says
Investigators in Virginia have identified a man killed in a hit-and-run crash last month, but are still looking for both the driver responsible and his family. Norfolk resident Winder Barahona Lazo, 36, has been identified by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office as the person who was struck and killed by 21-year-old Gabriela Alejandra Bonilla Flores, who continues to elude arrest for the fatal crash after striking him with her white Audi SUV. The fatal crash happened just before 2 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, on Richmond Highway near Foreston Woods Drive, according to the Stafford Count…
Real Estate
MD's Ugliest Public Buildings Ranked In New Survey: See Which Ones
A national survey has named the "ugliest" public buildings in the US, and several from the Northeast landed high on the list. The study, conducted by New Jersey realtor Rob Dekanski, focused on how residents view the design of civic buildings across the country. More than 3,000 people were surveyed in July, with results weighted by age, gender, and geography. Courthouses and city halls dominated the rankings, with 18 Northeast locations ranked. "Not every government building gets the same level of affection as a courthouse with columns or a historic city hall," Dekanski wrote in a blo…
News
Virginia Navy Petty Officer Caught With Child Porn Learns Prison Fate
A Navy Petty Officer in Virginia, who knew Big Brother was watching but continued to enjoy child porn on his devices is going to spend years in prison. Robert Henry, a US Navy Petty Officer Second Class in Norfolk, was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM), federal authorities announced. In November 2024, the Norfolk Police Department received a complaint that Henry, 43, was in possession of CSAM on his personal laptop, according to court documents. Henry handed over his computer, along with two hard drives, and a cell phone, whi…
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PETA Honors Ukrainian War Hero Killed Saving Dogs, Soldier With Memorial In Virginia
A fallen Ukrainian war hero who gave her life while saving animals and fellow soldiers is now being honored with a living memorial at PETA’s headquarters in Virginia, the agency announced. Dr. Olena “Leleka” Yeryomenko, a Ukrainian military medic and animal rescuer, was killed June 29 while rushing to help a wounded soldier — just after evacuating 42 dogs from heavy shelling near the Russian border. This week, PETA held a memorial service and planted a white rose bush with a plaque in Leleka’s honor at its Bea Arthur Dog Park on Front Street in Norfolk, calling her a “bright spot in a dark …
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Poop Problem: 60% Of MD Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
Lifestyle
Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Fun In New Study: Where Charm City Sparkles, Fizzles
Northeast cities have widely different Fourth of July celebrations, with the region having some of the nation's best and worst, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 25. The study scored 100 cities on everything from food and hotel prices to fireworks shows, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 28. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebr…
News
Amber Alert Issued For 4-Year-Old Abducted In Virginia, Last Seen With Suspect In Ski Mask
An AMBER Alert has been issued in Virginia after a 4-year-old boy was abducted by a man wearing a ski mask, police announced. The child, Kai Foreman, was last seen around 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 16, in the 900 block of East Liberty Street in Norfolk, according to the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse. Kai is described as a 4-year-old Black boy, who is 3-foot-6, weighing 40 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red Crocs, blue shorts, and a gray True Religion T-shirt. Police say he is believed to be in extreme danger. The suspect is identified as Tyli Nekah…
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Body Of Missing US Navy Sailor Found In Woods; Shipmate In Custody In DMV: NCIS
A heartbreaking update has been delivered in the search for a missing US Navy sailor in Virginia. The body of 21-year-old sailor Angelina Petra Resendiz, who vanished from her Norfolk barracks in late May, has been found in a wooded area near the base, federal investigators confirmed. According to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), the Norfolk Medical Examiner identified the remains as Resendiz following a discovery made by agents on Monday. “A Navy sailor has been placed in pretrial confinement in connection with the death of Seaman Resendiz,” NCIS said in a statement. “Char…
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Virginia Woman Abducted, Taken Through DMV By Fake Bounty Hunter: DOJ
He wore a badge, carried a pistol, and called himself “Agent Leitner.” But prosecutors say he was no lawman — just a 61-year-old impostor from Pennsylvania who kidnapped a woman from her Virginia home and drove her across the East Coast while pretending he was on a federal mission. Now, Troy Edwin Leitner of Scranton will spend 15 years in prison after being sentenced for the abduction of a woman hooked on heroin, according to federal officials in Virginia. According to court documents, Leitner posed as a “fugitive recovery agent” on March 17, 2022, when he showed up to a Norfolk home with…
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National TV Anchor Says He's Been Diagnosed With Cancer
Jay Harris always knew he was at risk for prostate cancer — but knowing didn’t make the diagnosis any easier. The longtime ESPN anchor revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis on Thursday, June 5. Harris shared the news in a first-person essay on ESPN Front Row after discussing it on ABC’s Good Morning America. “Over a month ago, I received news no one wants to hear: I have prostate cancer,” he wrote. “It’s jarring news for sure, yet unfortunately, it’s not unexpected, given my family history and demographic.” His treatment will begin with surgery scheduled for Tuesday, June 10. A No…
Sports
ESPN 'SportsCenter' Star Jay Harris Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis On 'GMA'
Longtime ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor Jay Harris made a somber reveal Thursday on "Good Morning America." The Norfolk, Virginia, native announced that he has prostate cancer and will be undergoing surgery next week, temporarily stepping away from ESPN. “I’m having surgery on Tuesday. I'll be away from 'SportsCenter 'for about a month to recover," Harris said while making the announcement on Good Morning America with Michael Strahan. "Then I'm coming back better than ever.” @gma JUST IN: ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris reveals prostate cancer diagnosis: “I’m having surger…
Business
Big Lots Reopening 78 Stores As Retailer Finishes Bankruptcy Comeback: See The Full List
Dozens of more Big Lots stores will reopen, finishing a nationwide comeback months after the discount chain filed for bankruptcy. Big Lots will open 78 stores on Wednesday, June 5, the company said in a news release on Friday, May 30. The chain began reopening locations in April after it was purchased by Variety Wholesalers in December 2024. After this wave of reopenings, Big Lots will have 219 stores back in business in the mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South. Nine stores were the first to open on Thursday, April 10, and 132 locations joined in May. Big Lots said its reop…
Business
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
News
Shooting Rampage At Small North Carolina College Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured
The campus of a small college in North Carolina was shaken by a shooting incident that occurred shortly after a popular event on campus. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27, at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) at the conclusion of Yard Fest, part of the university’s Viking Fest celebrations. The identity of the deceased, a 24-year-old man not affiliated with ECSU, has not yet been released. Six individuals were injured, with four sustaining gunshot wounds, including three ECSU students, while additional injuries were reported among …
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Virginia Resident Who Was America's Tallest Man Dies
The tallest man in America has died. George Bell, who measured 7 feet 8 inches and lived in Norfolk, Virginia, was 67 years old. From 2000 to 2014, he was a deputy with the Norfolk Sheriff's Office. "He was well known for many things, but for those who worked with him, he will be remembered for his kind and fun-loving personality," the Norfolk Sheriff's Office said. "He will always be considered a member of the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office family. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time." Bell, a native of Portsmouth, Vi…
Events
Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Lag Behind Other Northeast Cities, New Study Says
Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
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MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Business
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website: Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…
Sports
Michael Vick Appointed Head Football Coach Of Norfolk State
Michael Vick is coming home. The Newport News native, who became a human highlight reel at Virginia Tech before heading the NFL, has reportedly reached an agreement to coach Norfolk State University. Vick, now 44, was largely heralded as the NFL's greatest rushing quarterback before his career came to a screeching halt when he was implicated in a dogfighting ring that landed him behind bars. He has since rehabilitated his image, and has accepted the job to replace former head coach Dawson Odums, who was let go last month after another disappointing season. "It’s an honor to announce…
Lifestyle
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
Some neighborhoods in the DMV region rank among the safest in the United States, according to a newly released report from WalletHub. Two from Virginia were in the top 10 in the new ranking, with the state boasting five overall, joining two from Maryland and the District of Columbia as the safest cities in America in 2024. In making their rankings, WalletHub evaluated a variety of "threats to safety," including the possibility of natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other dangers. “When people think about safety in a city, their minds probably immedia…
Business
Major Mall-Based Chain To Close 543 Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
A major retailer primarily located in malls and headquartered in Pennsylvania is set to close all 543 of its stores following its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Closures for all rue21 locations are expected to be completed within the next two months with going-out-of-business sales coming soon. The company, headquartered in Pennsylvania outside Pittsburgh, had first filed for bankruptcy in 2003, and then for a second time in 2017, when it closed around 400 stores. Founded in 1970, rue21 specializes in women's & men's casual apparel and accessories. rue21 has locations in …
Weather
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…
Police & Fire
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Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges
A South Jersey man who graduated from the University of Maryland and went on to work in TV journalism in Pennsylvania and Virginia has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. Cleve W. Bryan Jr. was charged Wednesday, Oct. 18 by police in Washington Township, Gloucester County with endangering the welfare of children by possessing child pornography, the department said. Byran, of the Sewell section of Washington, was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. Bryan's X page bio reads: "Journalist, Storyteller, Father, Husband, Beli…
News
Virginia Man Goes Overboard On First-Ever Cruise With Fiancé
The US Coast Guard was searching for a 35-year-old man who fell overboard on a cruise while vacationing with his Virginia long-term fiancé. Jennilyn Blosser, of Crimora, says she and fiancé Ronnie Peale Jr. went on the cruise to celebrate her birthday. Ronnie Peale Jr. and Jennilyn Michelle Blosser on the cruise.Jennilyn Michelle Blosser The Carnival Magic cruise ship was less than 200 miles from Jacksonville, FL, when Peale leaned over their room balcony and fell into the water around 4:10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, NBC reports citing a statement from Carnival. The ship was expected to r…
Sports
Former Maryland HS Football Standouts To Star For UGA During National Championship Game
Some hopeful high school football standouts from the DMV region are hoping to bring some fresh hardware back to the area as the top-ranked University of Georgia takes on Texas Christian University for the national championship on Monday night in California. Several standouts who cut their teeth playing ball in Virginia and Maryland will be under the bright lights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 9 as the favored Bulldogs take on the Horned Frogs for the title as they hope to continue their Cinderella story. While both teams largely feature top talent from the south, the DMV wi…
Sports
Virginia Native Justin Verlander Inks Massive $86M Contract To Lead NY Mets Rotation
Jacob deGrom who? The New York Mets made a big splash on Monday morning, coming to terms with ace starting pitcher Justin Verlander to replace deGrom at the top of the team's rotation after the latter defected to the Texas Rangers on a five-year deal. Verlander, a Virginia native from Manakin-Sabot, signed a two-year, $86 million pact with the Mets, with a vesting option for a third season, Jon Heyman reported to the New York Post. The AL Cy Young winner fills a gaping hole for the Mets, who lost three-fifths of its starting rotation to free agency. Now 39 years old, Verlander continues …
News
Navy Command Sees Four Suicides In One Month, Even More With Suicidal Thoughts
The Navy is making headlines for suicide yet again after four Navy sailors appear to have died by suicide over the course of less than a month in the same Norfolk Navy command, reports CBS News. All four of the sailors were assigned to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), which repairs and maintains military ships. This comes within the same year that at least seven sailors assigned to the USS George Washington died, many by suicide. The deaths have called health resources provided by the Navy into question, and if sailors had adequate access to it, the outlet continues…
Obituaries
Maryland Mourns Death Of Longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, 78
Maryland is mourning the loss of longtime Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High, who died at the age of 78. High, who has been the sheriff since December 2010, has a lengthy career in law enforcement that dates back to 1969 when he joined the Metropolitan Police Department before eventually making his way to Maryland. Officials said that High began feeling ill and checked himself into the hospital before unexpectedly dying. His cause of death has not been confirmed by the sheriff's office. Prince George's County State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy remembered High as “a supporter, an advi…
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