After Lives On Chains, 10 Rescued Virginia Dogs Finally Made It Inside: Now They Need Homes After Lives On Chains, 10 Rescued Virginia Dogs Finally Made It Inside: Now They Need Homes After Lives On Chains, 10 Rescued Virginia Dogs Finally Made It Inside: Now They Need Homes
After Lives On Chains, 10 Rescued Virginia Dogs Finally Made It Inside: Now They Need Homes For some of them, the good life started with something as simple as coming inside. Ten dogs rescued from chains, outdoor pens, abandonment and neglect in Virginia are now getting that chance, and PETA is looking for families willing to make it permanent. The dogs were brought to PETA's Norfolk headquarters following a weeklong relief effort in and around Galax, where fieldworkers teamed with the Twin County Humane Society. Some had spent much of their lives tethered outside. Others were abandoned or came from homes where their owners could no longer properly care for them. Now they're lea…

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Power Outage Hits Potomac Water Plant, Montgomery County Customers Told To Conserve Power Outage Hits Potomac Water Plant, Montgomery County Customers Told To Conserve Power Outage Hits Potomac Water Plant, Montgomery County Customers Told To Conserve
Power Outage Hits Potomac Water Plant, Montgomery County Customers Told To Conserve Nearly 2 million Maryland water customers are being told to turn off the taps unless they really need them. WSSC Water issued an urgent conservation request at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties after a power outage disrupted operations at its Potomac Water Filtration Plant. For now, the water remains safe to drink, and there is no boil water advisory. But WSSC officials warned that could change if customers don't cut back while Pepco works to restore power to the plant, which supplies drinking water to approximately 75 …
He Kept Coming Back To A Virginia Massage Spa Until Employees Finally Caught Him, Sheriff Says He Kept Coming Back To A Virginia Massage Spa Until Employees Finally Caught Him, Sheriff Says He Kept Coming Back To A Virginia Massage Spa Until Employees Finally Caught Him, Sheriff Says
He Kept Coming Back To A Virginia Massage Spa Until Employees Finally Caught Him, Sheriff Says Elijah Thomas Deane's burglary spree came to a fiery end. He did not want to go down quietly. The 22-year-old Spotsylvania resident is facing a host of charges following a string of similar burglaries that came to an end last week, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Deane's gambit came to an end on Monday, Sept. 21, when deputies were alerted to a robbery in progress at a massage spa on Chatham Heights Road. Investigators say Deane entered the business and was directed to one of the rooms. He then left the room and began entering other rooms and the employee area. Then th…
17 Charged After Guns Found In Maryland Apartment As Police Hunt Shooting Suspect (DEVELOPING) 17 Charged After Guns Found In Maryland Apartment As Police Hunt Shooting Suspect (DEVELOPING) 17 Charged After Guns Found In Maryland Apartment As Police Hunt Shooting Suspect (DEVELOPING)
17 Charged After Guns Found In Maryland Apartment As Police Hunt Shooting Suspect (Developing) A search for answers after a weekend shooting in Maryland led detectives to an apartment packed with people and guns, police said. Seventeen people are now facing weapons charges after Baltimore County Police searched an apartment in the 8000 block of York Road in Towson as part of the investigation into a shooting on Sunday, Sept. 27. Detectives from the department's Violent Crimes Unit recovered several firearms inside the apartment while executing the search warrant, according to police. That discovery led to charges against 15 adults ranging in age from 18 to 31, along with two teens w…
Gunman Covers Crew During $600K Virginia Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Gunman Covers Crew During $600K Virginia Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab Gunman Covers Crew During $600K Virginia Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab
Gunman Covers Crew During $600K Virginia Jewelry Store Smash-And-Grab It was a $600,000 smash-and-grab in the middle of a Sunday afternoon. Four men rolled up to a Northern Virginia jewelry store at around 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, broke through the front door and emptied display cases while one of them held an employee at gunpoint, according to Fairfax County Police. The crew arrived at the Brookfield Plaza shopping center in Springfield together in a black Acura sedan. They didn't bother looking for another way in. Investigators say the four shattered the glass front door and rushed inside, where one pulled out a gun and turned his attention to an employee. …

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These MD Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These MD Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study These MD Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study
These MD Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure
Target Slashes Prices On Nearly 2K Items Amid Inflation Pressure Target is cutting prices on nearly 2,000 items as families continue tightening their budgets amid stubborn inflation and economic stress. The retailer announced the latest round of price reductions in a news release on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The cuts cover clothing and shoes for women, men, infants, and toddlers, along with bedding and other home products. Some items are now priced at least 20% lower than in the fall of 2025, according to Target. "Guests are looking for great products at an incredible value, and that's an important part of what we aim to deliver every day," said chief me…

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Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know
Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know A popular budget fashion retailer is closing about 120 stores nationwide as more families tighten their budgets amid stubborn inflation. The Cato Corporation said it plans to close about 70 more stores during the third and fourth quarters of the 2026 fiscal year. That will add to the 50 closures the company previously announced. Cato operates more than 1,000 stores in 31 states under brands including Cato Fashions, Versona, and It's Fashion. It has 54 locations across five Mid-Atlantic states, including 42 in Virginia, five in Maryland, three each in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and…

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Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know
Popular Budget Fashion Retailer With MD Stores Closing 120 Locations: What To Know A popular budget fashion retailer is closing about 120 stores nationwide as more families tighten their budgets amid stubborn inflation. The Cato Corporation said it plans to close about 70 more stores during the third and fourth quarters of the 2026 fiscal year. That will add to the 50 closures the company previously announced. Cato operates more than 1,000 stores in 31 states under brands including Cato Fashions, Versona, and It's Fashion. It has 54 locations across five Mid-Atlantic states, including 42 in Virginia, five in Maryland, three each in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and…

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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…