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Founder Of LGBTQ+ Non-Profit In DC Charged For Fraud After 'Unexpected Return' To US: Feds
The trailblazing founder of Casa Ruby, a DC-based non-profit that provided services to the LGBTQ+ community is facing charges for alleged fraud and money laundering, according to prosecutors. Ruby Corado, 53, made her initial court appearance in DC on Wednesday to face charges for allegedly defrauding Paycheck Protection and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs, and money laundering after fleeing the country, authorities announced. Specifically, Corado is accused of diverting at least $150,000 of $1.3 million in taxpayer-backed emergency relief funds, intended for the organi…
Sports
UVA Track Star Smokes BF's Buddy Who Thought He Could Outrun Her In TikTok With 10.4M Views
A man who challenged a Division 1 track star to a foot race has become a national laughingstock after video of the event went viral on social media last month. More than 10.4 million people have seen the TikTok clip posted by University of Virginia track star Alahna Sabbakhan that shows her embarrassing her boyfriend's friend, who mistakenly thought he could keep up with the DC native on the track. "He refused to believe that a woman could beat him in a race," she said. A product of St. John's College High School, Sabbakhan toyed with her victim - who brought his parents, family and friend…
News
Wig-Wearing Identity Thief Who Trafficked Phony Oxy Pills In DMV Region Gets Time In DC
A Maryland man is heading to prison for his role in a wide-ranging drug trafficking conspiracy across the DMV region, federal authorities announced. Silver Springs resident Tyronn Waters was sentenced to 70 months in prison after pleading guilty in July to distributing fentanyl and wire fraud charges as part of an elaborate scheme. In August 2021, an investigation was launched into a drug trafficking ring running a fentanyl pill pressing operation in both DC and Maryland. According to prosecutors, the drugs included counterfeit Oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, produced using…
Weather
Wet Weekend Expected In DMV As Rainstorms Head Toward Region
Some serious weather is headed toward the DMV region this weekend, according to forecasters, with several inches of rain possible in parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Things will start out pleasant, with seasonably warm weather on Friday and Saturday before a storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds on Sunday leading into Monday's commute. High temperatures in the mid 40s to upper 50s will be reached in the next few hours under ample sunshine. Clear skies continue through early this evening. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/ffab43y2YX — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@N…
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Second Morgan State Shooter Also Wanted By Feds For Gang Activity In DC: US Marshals
The US Marshals Service is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a second shooter from DC who opened fire at Morgan State University in Maryland. During Homecoming events at the school earlier this month, Jovon Williams, 18, a member of the violent DC street gang, "Kennedy Street Crew," or "KDY," was among those who shot and injured four men and a woman - four of whom were students - on Tuesday, Oct. 3. A second juvenile suspect has already been arrested and charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and other offenses. Williams - who also goes by the name "…
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 across DC, MD, NJ, PA, and VA. Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. The storms are expected to break the extreme heat, but could stick around until Tuesday, Sept. 12, AccuWeather says. Thunderstorms to break…
Weather
Thousands Without Power After Thunderstorms Rolled Through DMV Region
Crews throughout the region have been working around the clock to make repairs after thunderstorms rocked the region overnight. Tree limbs were sent flying, and power lines felled in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday night, as storms brought wind gusts approaching 70 mph that left some local residents in the dark. As of 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, PEPCO was reporting 664 active outages that were impacting 16,284 of their 893,387 customers in the county. (1/2) Crews are continuing to assess the significant damage caused by this evening’s storms and are making repairs safely and …
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the area, bringing whipping winds that could top 70 mph on Saturday. Residents are being advised to be on high alert as meteorologists continue to track storms on the east coast that could bring large hail or possible tornadoes to parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The storm warning comes as the region continues to battle a heat wave that found temperatures approaching 100 degrees for several days, further exacerbating the region. Dangerous heat index values of 100-110 are forecas…
Weather
Steamy, Stormy Weather Heading To The DMV For Days
The dog days of summer have come for the DMV region. Temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees throughout the area on Thursday, July 6, with heavy humidity that makes it feel closer to 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Another hot day ahead with temperatures in the upper 80s & low 90s. Add in the humidity, & the heat index will make it feel like the mid-upper 90s. An isolated storm with heavy rain can't be ruled out this afternoon between noon & 7pm. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/TyjTn3hJE3 — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…
Weather
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Weather Expected To Strike DMV Region
Severe thunderstorms bringing whipping winds and possibly hail to DC and Maryland are expected to rock the DMV region on Monday afternoon. A "severe weather outlook" has been issued for the entire region between 2 p.m. and 10 p.. on Monday, June 26 throughout the I-95 corridor, specifically during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service. It will be an active weather day as severe thunderstorms are expected to impact areas east of the Alleghenies. These... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Monday, June 26, 2023 The storm is expected to …
Lifestyle
'Occasional Drag Queen' From Maryland Pockets $40K In 'Jeopardy!' Run
An impressive run is over for three-time Jeopardy! champion — and part time drag queen — Kevin Belle, who you may know as Whiskey Ginger. The Maryland native's steak that saw him pocket tens of thousands of dollars was upended during Wednesday's rendition of the beloved quiz show. A trail planner from Silver Spring, Belle's streak began on Friday, April 28, when he won more than $10,000, and continued into this week, when he claimed two more victories before being topped on Wednesday, May 3 by Illinois native Hannah Wilson, though there were no hard feelings there. In total, Belle claime…
Traffic
Here's How $161M GW Parkway Project Will Impact Traffic In DC Area
A $161 million construction project along the George Washington Parkway is under way, which means delays are to be expected in the DC area. The National Park Service announced a new traffic pattern that went into effect Saturday, April 22. It will last until 2025, when the project is expected to conclude. A minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times. The first phase of the project is road widening of the median along the northbound lanes and on two bridges between Route 123 and Spout Run. Bridge work is independent of road work as s…
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