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Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk
Feds Recalling 512K Smart Space Heaters Sold Nationwide That Pose Burn, Overheating Risk Hundreds of thousands of space heaters sold nationwide are being recalled due to fire and burn risks, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week. GoveeLife and Govee have issued a recall for approximately 512,500 smart electric space heaters in the US and 48,600 in Canada due to overheating, posing fire and burn hazards.  The recall involves models:  H7130 Recalled Model H7130 CPSC H7131 Recalled Model H7131 CPSC H7132 Recalled Model H7132 CPSC H7133 Recalled Model H7133 CPSC H7134 Recalled Model H7134 CPSC…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When New Apple Store Is Set To Relocate In Fairfax County Here's When New Apple Store Is Set To Relocate In Fairfax County
Here's When New Apple Store Is Set To Relocate In Fairfax County When one Apple Store closes, another one opens. While one location in Fairfax County will be shuttering its doors at the Fair Oaks Mall this week, another is scheduled to open about a mile down the road at the Fairfax Corner shopping plaza across I-66. According to reports, the Fair Oaks Mall store will be closed as of Thursday, Nov. 7, with the new store opening its doors on Saturday, Nov. 9 after one day off to finalize the move, according to Apple.  It is unclear what caused the company to move a mile down the road into a reportedly 36,000-square foot retail building after opening …

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by Zak Failla
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Hamas Supporter From Alexandria Charged For Vandalizing Loudoun County Starbucks: Sheriff Hamas Supporter From Alexandria Charged For Vandalizing Loudoun County Starbucks: Sheriff
Hamas Supporter From Alexandria Charged For Vandalizing Loudoun County Starbucks: Sheriff An Alexandria man has been charged in connection to a series of pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, anti-American messages that were spray-painted on Starbucks locations in Loudoun County earlier this year, authorities announced. Phillip Michael Igyarto, 30, has been charged in connection to the vandalism of two Starbucks locations in Ashburn last May, and he was also linked to other businesses in the area. An "intensive investigation" was launched earlier this year when pro-Hamas, anti-Israel, and anti-American graffiti was discovered six times at four Starbucks locations in Ashburn on May 3…

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by Zak Failla
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TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants
TGI Fridays Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy several weeks after at least 12 of its restaurants suddenly closed. The company filed the Chapter 11 petition on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Texas, near its Dallas headquarters. Founded in New York City in 1965, TGI Fridays has 95 restaurants in the US, 39 of which the company owns and operates. The other 56 are independent franchises not involved in the bankruptcy petition. The company said that all those locations will remain open. According to the TGI Fridays website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanent…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Fairfax County Police Get Last Laugh After Race On VA Highway Shared By Elon Musk The video of a "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway that went viral also caught the eye of police investigators in Fairfax County. Vienna resident Christian Camacho, 48, the driver of the Cybertruck, and 37-year-old Carlos Montero, of Sterling, were identified by detectives as the pair involved in the viral video that was shared by Elon Musk and viewed by millions. In the video, the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck c…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's Where Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Is Opening New Location In Virginia Here's Where Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Is Opening New Location In Virginia
Here's Where Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Is Opening New Location In Virginia A new urgent care facility has opened up in Virginia as Inova continues to expand its footprint in the region. Officials announced this week that Inova-GoHealth will open its second location in Prince William County, this time at a prominent location in Gainesville. This week, the center opened near the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center in the 7600 block of Linton Hall Road, near the Giant Food location. The center is located near the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center at 7637 Linton Hall Road, next to Giant Food. Contributed via Berg & Associates The new spot will "provide&n…

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by Zak Failla
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Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk
Video Of Cybertruck, Lambo Race On Virginia Highway Shared By Elon Musk Video of a short-lived "race" between a Tesla Cybertruck and Lamborghini on a Virginia highway has garnered tens of thousands of views after going viral on social media. In footage posted online and widely shared on social media - even by Elon Musk himself - the two vehicles can be seen lining up at a traffic light on Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner before the two drivers rev their engines and take off down the roadway. Cybertruck can beat a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911! https://t.co/iNTaF2V1xt — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2024 The Cybertruck gets off the line quicker, …

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by Zak Failla
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Goldfish Snack Crackers Now Have New Name: Here's What, Why Goldfish Snack Crackers Now Have New Name: Here's What, Why
Goldfish Snack Crackers Now Have New Name: Here's What, Why One of America's favorite snacks has just gotten a more upscale rebranding. Goldfish, the popular cheddar-flavored catch launched in 1962 and known for a special appeal to kids, now has a new name. For a limited time, at least. And there's nothing fishy about why it's made the change. To try to get more adults to reel in the product. Out from the familiar orange-and-white packaging is the iconic "Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers" name, and in is this: "Chilean Sea Bass Baked Snack Crackers." It's a big switch, but the crackers are made with the same ingredients, says Connecticut-based p…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Casting Call Issued In DMV For Commercial Shooting In Maryland Casting Call Issued In DMV For Commercial Shooting In Maryland
Casting Call Issued In DMV For Commercial Shooting In Maryland Lights... Camera...  Producers of a commercial are coming to Maryland and seek local talent to star in a key role.  A casting call has been issued for the DMV area as they attempt to locate an actor to play a role in a Kaiser Permanente spot that is set to shoot on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Silver Spring. According to the producers, they are seeking an actor who is between the ages of 28 and 39 to play the role of "boyfriend" of the main character in a short scene. The role - which comes with a $300 paycheck for a half-day of work - will see the actor suffering an injury, who then goe…

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by Zak Failla
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Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich'
Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' There will be no "hold the pickles" allowed on these two new sandwiches from Jimmy John's. These are for the dill-heads out there.  The nationwide sandwich franchise announced this week it would launch the "Picklewich," a sandwich with a giant kosher dill pickle  in place of the buns on Monday, Oct. 28, the company said in a news release.  The Picklewich comes in two varieties.  The Vito Picklewich includes salami and capicola with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, and vinegar surrounded by a gigantic pickle.  The Turkey Picklewich with Pi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Serial Thief With Specific Tastes Linked To Thefts At Leesburg Premium Outlet Mall: Sheriff Serial Thief With Specific Tastes Linked To Thefts At Leesburg Premium Outlet Mall: Sheriff
Serial Thief With Specific Tastes Linked To Thefts At Leesburg Premium Outlet Mall: Sheriff An alleged thief from Maryland with high-end taste is behind bars after being busted stealing from the Leesburg Premium Outlet Mall, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Takoma Park resident Cleiderson Requena Ramos, 27, is facing new charges after being busted while attempting to burglarize the Burberry store at the mall. Investigators say that officers were called to the store last week to investigate a report of two people who removed merchandise without making an attempt to pay. One of the suspects fled on foot, while Ramos got into a car and took off. Ramos was quickly t…

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by Zak Failla
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Buybuy Baby Closing Stores Again — Including Fairfax County Location Buybuy Baby Closing Stores Again — Including Fairfax County Location
Buybuy Baby Closing Stores Again — Including Fairfax County Location Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former NFL Player, UVA Alum Turned Developer Charged With Embezzlement In Virginia: Feds Former NFL Player, UVA Alum Turned Developer Charged With Embezzlement In Virginia: Feds
Former NFL Player, UVA Alum Turned Developer Charged With Embezzlement In Virginia: Feds A former NFL player who was a standout at the University of Virginia is facing federal charges for alleged embezzlement, authorities announced. Christopher Harrison, 52, was charged by a grand jury for allegedly misappropriating loans intended for the development of two projects linked to his real estate company. According to the indictment, Harrison allegedly secured loans from Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) for $14,492,057 for the Model Tobacco Project in Richmond and $7,706,675 for the Whitaker Park Project in North Carolina. Under the terms of the agreements, the former offe…

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by Zak Failla
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Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands A massive voluntary recall has been issued for frozen waffles sold by over 14 different grocery store chains nationwide due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Over 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods and sold with the branding of major retailers such as Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather have been recalled because of possible Listeria.  As stated in the release: "Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported
Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Nearly 90,000 popular fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are subject to a federal recall due to concerns about flames escaping from their containers and causing critical injuries. Homeowners have been advised to stop using several Colsen-branded fire pits after receiving multiple reports of serious burn injuries suffered by users, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "Alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir," a CPSC notice states.  "Flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring …

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by Zak Failla
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Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Gordon Ramsay To Open Restaurant At Caesars Virginia Casino In Danville Gordon Ramsay To Open Restaurant At Caesars Virginia Casino In Danville
Gordon Ramsay To Open Restaurant At Caesars Virginia Casino In Danville Yes, chef!  Renowned celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will soon be opening his first restaurant in Virginia, officials announced. The multi-Michelin-starred chef is set to take his signature dishes to Caesars Virginia, which will mark his first foray in the state. "I am so thrilled to give the amazing people of the Commonwealth an unforgettable experience with my beautiful space, as well as my signature dishes," the chef said in announcing the endeavor. "The delicious beef wellington ... and, of course, that amazing dessert, sticky toffee pudding." We're very excited to announce tha…

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by Zak Failla
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Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall. Info on …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 closures will come in 2025, the company announced in a statement released Tuesday morning, Oct. 15. Specific sites for store closures were not announced. Walgreens said its operating loss in fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, an increase of 104.5 percent compared to the year-ago period. Retail sales decreased 3.5 percent compared with the year-ago quarter, "reflecting a challenging retail environment and continued channel shift," Walgreens s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores 7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores
7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores in North America. Parent company Seven & I Holdings said that the 444 locations were “underperforming.” They make up about 3 percent of 7-Eleven's total of around 13,000 outlets in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Specific sites of the stores have not yet been released. In announcing the closures, the company said that 7-Eleven stores saw a 7.3 percent decline in traffic in August, saying a "pullback in consumer spending has persisted beyond prior expectations" that has affected store traffic and sales growth "as consu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes VA Location Among 12 TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes VA Location Among 12
TGI Friday's Suddenly Closes VA Location Among 12 Casual dining chain TGI Fridays has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. Click here for a new, updated story: TGI Friday's Files For Bankruptcy Weeks After Sudden Closures Of At Least 12 Restaurants According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Ceda…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings More than two million Fisher-Price products are subject to a national recall after there were five deaths reported involving infants. All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it." Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation. There have bee…

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by Zak Failla
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Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…

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10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List
10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List The product list has now been released for a nationwide recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. Click here for a new, updated story: New Update: Products Added To Recall Of 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Due To Listeria Concerns The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)  announced that BrucePac is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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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…

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Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report
Here's Who Rank As The Richest Virginia Billionaires In New Forbes 400 Report A candy and pet food heiress is Virginia's wealthiest business owner once again, according to Forbes' most recent ranking of the richest people in America. With an estimated net worth of $47.6 billion, 84-year-old Jacqueline Mars, who owns approximately one-third of the candy, food and pet care firm founded by her grandfather, made the top 20 on the list, not far ahead of another family member. Jacqueline Mars, who worked for around 20 years and served on the company's board until 2016, was joined on the list by Pamela Mars, who has worked at her family's company for nearly f…

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Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station
Winning $1.5M 'Cash 5 With EZ Match' Ticket Sold At Virginia Gas Station Check your tickets!  A newly minted millionaire is sitting on a Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket that hit all five numbers for Monday's drawing worth more than $1.5 million and may not even know it. On Monday, Sept. 30, the winning numbers were: 06-20-32-36-43. The ticket - worth $1,505,2997 - was sold at the Evergreen Liberty station in the 3500 block of James Madison Highway in Haymarket. Whomever is holding the golden ticket will now have 180 days to claim the seven-figure prize. Cash 5 with EZ Match features a rolling jackpot starting at a minimum of $200,000, Lottery officials said.…

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Masked Bank Robber Arrested After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (UPDATED) Masked Bank Robber Arrested After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (UPDATED)
Masked Bank Robber Arrested After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (Updated) It didn't take long for detectives in Loudoun County to track down a masked man wanted for robbing a bank on Friday, authorities announced. Joshua M. Boyce, 25, a local resident, was identified and arrested following an incident at a Leesburg bank, which was followed by a short-lived police pursuit, officials say. Officers were called at around 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 27 to Truist Bank in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NW in Leesburg, where there was a reported robbery. According to police, members of the Leesburg Police Department were called at 11:42 a.m. on Friday to the bank, as well…

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Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING) Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (DEVELOPING)
Bank Robber At Large After Targeting Virginia Truist Branch In Loudoun County (Developing) Recognize him?  A masked man is at large after a bank robbery was reported in Loudoun County on Friday afternoon, now police in Leesburg are seeking the public's assistance in identifying and locating their suspect. Officers were called at around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 to Truist Bank in the 1000 block of Edwards Ferry Road NW in Leesburg, where there was a reported robbery. According to police, members of the Leesburg Police Department were called at 11:42 a.m. on Friday to the bank, as well as the 200 block of Fort Evans Road NE at the Leesburg Outlet Mall to conduct an inves…

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