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Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Elite Bloodline Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Elite Bloodline
Murder Charges Rock Maryland Dynasty: Luigi Mangione's Fall Stuns Elite Bloodline Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, hails from one of Maryland’s most prominent and influential families, known for their vast business holdings and political connections. ALSO SEE: Ivy-Educated Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery Mangione, a Towson native, graduated as valedictorian from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.  His grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, was a powerful real estate developer and co-founder of Lorien Health Services, a company operating nearly a dozen assisted-li…
Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest
Luigi Mangione Mugshot Released: Details Shared In Rookie Cop's Big PA McDonald's Arrest Luigi Mangione's mugshot has been released, as have new details in the arrest of the 26-year-old former UPenn student who police say is a prime suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. 📸BREAKING: Luigi Mangione’s mug shot, per Altoona Police Department. pic.twitter.com/Vf1I2KKbRp — Amanda Head (@AmandaHead) December 9, 2024 PA Gov. Josh Shapiro says that 26-year-old Mangione had a ghost gun, a weapon assembled from untraceable parts, matching the firearm used in Thompson’s murder was recovered during his detention, PA Gov. Josh Shapiro and other law enforcemen…
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy! Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy!
Who Is... DMV's Best? Local Contestants To Light Up Jeopardy! For the second straight week, the DMV region is making its mark on America’s favorite quiz show. Contestants from Maryland and Virginia are stepping up to challenge a two-time champion from New York, who has already racked up $51,400 in winnings. The action kicks off Monday, Dec. 9, with Vienna, Virginia resident Lisa O’Donnell, an ESL teacher, facing off against Dave Bond, a retired grant writer from West Henrietta, and Boston native Bill McKinney, a vice president of restaurants and bars. On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Hyattsville’s Sam Nguyen, a tax accountant, will try to dethrone the champion…
Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police
Five Arrested After Stealing From Ace Hardware, Backing Vehicle Into Officer In VA: Police An officer was injured on Tuesday before a larceny suspect who targeted a hardware store in Virginia was arrested with four others from Maryland, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called to Ace Hardware in the 10300 block of Main Street on Nov. 5, where there was a reported larceny involving a group of people. Upon arrival, they located the suspects in a vehicle not far from the store, prompting a traffic stop; however, when the officer approached the vehicle, police say that the driver intentionally backed into a motor officer assisting with the stop, leav…
Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore
Ravens Fan John Callis Indicted For Assault On Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore The losses continue to pile up for John Callis, who was indicted for alleged assault during a postgame attack earlier this month after the Ravens-Commanders game, the state's attorney's office announced. Callis, 24, was indicted on Friday after his now-infamous attack of multiple fans that was caught on camera and swiftly went viral, leading to a host of charges after he surrendered to police. John Callis' arrest. Baltimore Police Department The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game on Sunday, Oct. 13, but it was happened after the game that made more headline…
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video
Arrest Warrant Issued For Ravens Fan Caught Assaulting Commanders Fans In Viral Video John Callis first lost his job, now he's wanted by the police in Baltimore after attacking a pair of Washington Commanders fans in a video that went viral on social media. An arrest warrant was issued for Callis, 24, who is wanted for multiple counts of assault for going after a pair of 23-year-olds - unprovoked - following the Ravens-Commanders game on Sunday, Oct. 13 in the Battle of the Beltway. The Ravens topped the Commanders 30-23 in a hotly contested game, but it was the fireworks after the game that went viral after Callis, sporting a Lamar Jackson jersey took out a pair of fans wea…
These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking These DMV Cities Are Among Safest In US: New Ranking
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…
Deal At The Docks: Port Of Virginia Workers Back On The Job After Three-Day Strike Deal At The Docks: Port Of Virginia Workers Back On The Job After Three-Day Strike
Deal At The Docks: Port Of Virginia Workers Back On The Job After Three-Day Strike Ports across the East Coast are back in business - at least for now - as dock workers with the International Longshoremen's Union (ILU) reached a tentative agreement with the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) to suspend the strike until Jan. 15. Workers went on strike on Tuesday, Oct. 1 amid an ongoing and contentious negotiation with USMX, causing picket lines to form at ports from Maine to Texas. Joint Statement Regarding Master Contract The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime... Posted by International Longshoremen's Association on Thursday, October…
Virginia Dock Workers Join Ongoing Nationwide Longshoremen's Strike Over Wages Virginia Dock Workers Join Ongoing Nationwide Longshoremen's Strike Over Wages
Virginia Dock Workers Join Ongoing Nationwide Longshoremen's Strike Over Wages Just months after being reopened following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the Port of Baltimore is again closed amid an ongoing nationwide strike. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) went on strike this week, with workers walking picket lines from Maine to Texas, after they were unable to reach an agreement with the US Maritime Alliance on a new master contract. A deadline was set for 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, prompting members of the Port of Baltimore to join other members across the country in solidarity. International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Shu…
DOJ Sues Cargo Ship Owner Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse In Maryland DOJ Sues Cargo Ship Owner Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse In Maryland
DOJ Sues Cargo Ship Owner Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse In Maryland The Department of Justice is seeking $100 million from the Singapore-based company that owned and operated the cargo ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year. In March, the DALI left the Port of Baltimore bound for Sri Lanka, and when passing through the Fort McHenry Channel, the vessel lost power, regained the power, then lost it again before striking the bridge, which collapsed. Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Baltimore Police Department The bridge collapsed into the water below, killing six people, and the remnants of the fatal crash obstructed the cha…
Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland Virginia Man Tests Luck, Wins $50K 'Pick 5' Prize On Ticket Sold In Maryland
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…
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries
TikTok Influencer Keith Lee Enjoys Tour Of DMV Eateries 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…
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia
Tornado Watch Issued In Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as Tropical Storm Debby continues to batter the DMV region.  Storms are expected to continue overnight, with upwards of four inches of rain possibly pouring in parts of the area, leading to increased risk of floods and "tropical downpours" as the storm continues to travel up the East Coast. The risk for flash flooding will continue to increase this evening and into the overnight hours. Rain amounts of 4-8" are possible along & west of the Blue Ridge with 2-4" further east. Remember if you see high water turn around …
Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week
Tracking Hurricane Debby, Severe Storms Expected To Slam Northeast This Week The Northeast is in for a wild week of weather. AccuWeather forecasters say episodes of drenching rain and heavy winds are working their way across the country and are expected to arrive in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland on Tuesday, Aug. 6. AccuWeather The above AccuWeather map shows which part of the region will be most impacted by the storms arriving Tuesday afternoon and lasting into the evening. Those include the Pennsylvania-Maryland border, South Jersey, and the Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Tuesday will be sunny and hot with a high of 90 before storms roll in,…
Baltimore Athlete-Turned Sports Photographer Captures History At Paris Olympics 2024 Baltimore Athlete-Turned Sports Photographer Captures History At Paris Olympics 2024
Baltimore Athlete-Turned Sports Photographer Captures History At Paris Olympics 2024 A globetrotting photographer from Baltimore is capturing history at the Paris Olympics 2024. No stranger to sports, Patrick Smith, a self-proclaimed "naturally gifted athlete" who has traveled around the world for his job, has been busy in France as a featured photographer for Getty Images. Smith, 39, says when his athletic career came to a close early in his college days, he decided to transition to photography.  A scene from the Paris Games captured by Smith. Patrick Smith for Getty Images "After one semester of playing lacrosse in college, I shifted my focus to photography,…
Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters Thunderstorms May Cause Travel Issues, Power Outages In DMV Region: Forecasters
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…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely Heat Index Values Around 108 Degrees Possible In DMV; Storms Likely
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.  "…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing Temps Climb To 100s, Risk Of Downpours Looms In Northeast: Here's The Timing
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…
Illegal Fireworks, Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Baltimore, Police Say Illegal Fireworks, Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Baltimore, Police Say
Illegal Fireworks, Gun Seized During Traffic Stop In Baltimore, Police Say Illegal fireworks and a loaded handgun were recovered in Baltimore during a traffic stop when officers were tipped off by expired Virginia temporary tags. Two were cited and face charges following an incident that played out late in the afternoon on Tuesday. According to the Baltimore Police Department, shortly before 7 p.m. on July 2, officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop in the 4400 block of Belair Road when they spotted the expired tags. During the subsequent stop, a police K9 alerted officers to the possibility of a firearm inside, and while searching the vehicle, officers recove…
Delivery Driver Arrested For Hit-Run Crash In Virginia After Argument Over Speeding: Police Delivery Driver Arrested For Hit-Run Crash In Virginia After Argument Over Speeding: Police
Delivery Driver Arrested For Hit-Run Crash In Virginia After Argument Over Speeding: Police A Maryland delivery driver implicated in a Virginia hit-and-run is facing charges following an investigation into a May crash that left his victim hospitalized weeks later, the Arlington County Police Department announced on Thursday. Baltimore resident Ronnell Blakeney, 33, is being held behind bars in Arlington after being identified as the driver who was involved in a critical crash last month. Shortly before 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, officers were called to the 3300 block of 22nd Street North, where there was a reported hit-and-run involving a speeding driver who was reportedl…