'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump 'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump
'Not What We Voted For:' Kamala Harris Delivers Concession Speech After Losing To Trump Vice President Kamala Harris has addressed the nation for the first time after losing the 2024 Presidential Election to Donald Trump at her alma mater, Howard University. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for not what we voted for," the vice president said. "but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright." Harris urged her supporters to keep fighting before saying, "We must accept the results of this election." The veep said that she spoke to Trump and congratulated him on his victory, "and told him we will help him and h…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Saturday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 26, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 15 and 20 mph and gusts possibly reaching 30 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs."  In response to the expected weather, forecas…
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…
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon'
Truth Tillman, Rigger In DMV For Decades, Remembered As 'Bright Light Extinguished Too Soon' A man who had his fingerprint on the pulse of the DMV is being remembered as "a bright light extinguished too soon following his unexpected death. Truth Tillman, 38, a beloved family member and friend to countless people throughout the region, was killed on Saturday, Sept. 7 in a reported crash on I-295. The Severn resident was described as "a rigger in the DMV since he was 17 years old" by a loved one, as his family looks to start filling the hole his unexpected passing left in their hearts. "(He) was a husband, father, uncle, brother, and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of spe…
'16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports '16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports
'16 And Pregnant' Star Autumn Oxley Dies In Virginia: Reports A death investigation has been launched after a former MTV reality show star died over the weekend, according to multiple reports. Autumn Oxley, 27, who was featured on "16 and Pregnant" in 2014 with the birth of her son, Drake, reportedly suffered a medical emergency in Sandston Saturday, July 20. She was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders in Henrico County, which is not far from Richmond. According to a Deadline report, Oxley's sister announced her death on Facebook, but later deleted the post. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation…
Spotsylvania 'Country Boy' Dies In Crash, 20 Spotsylvania 'Country Boy' Dies In Crash, 20
Spotsylvania 'Country Boy' Dies In Crash, 20 A 20-year-old gearhead with an affinity for trucks, dirt bikes, and burnouts is being remembered as a man with a heart of gold who was the life of the party following a fatal crash in Spotsylvania. Support is steadily pouring in for the friends and family of "good ol' country boy" Robbie Green following the single-vehicle crash late last month. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday for Robbie ❤️🤍💙I made a little video but I don’t think... Posted by Tayler Hubbs on Sunday, July 7, 2024 "My heart just shatters for this family," one well-wisher posted on Fa…
DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen
DMV Stalker Who Sent Pornographic Videos Of Victim To Family, Friends Heads To Fed Pen A Maryland man who relentlessly stalked his victim and the victim's family, employer, and tenants has been sentenced to prison time, federal officials in Virginia said. Joseph Bourabah, 27, of North Bethesda, MD, was sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. to eight years and four months in prison, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber said. In September 2021, Bourabah, using a fake account, began sharing pornographic content of a victim on Facebook and spreading false accusations about the victim, Aber said alongside Brian Dugan, S…
Pennsylvania Man Who Purchased Human Body Parts On Facebook Sentenced Pennsylvania Man Who Purchased Human Body Parts On Facebook Sentenced
Pennsylvania Man Who Purchased Human Body Parts On Facebook Sentenced A 41-year-old man who purchased human body parts from a woman in Arkansas through Facebook has been sentenced in a Pennsylvania court on Tuesday, March 5.  Jeremy Pauley, originally of Enola, Cumberland County but most recently of Thompson, Susquehanna County, has been sentenced to two years of probation for his role in a national illegal human body parts selling scheme involving a funeral home and the Harvard morgue, as Daily Voice previously reported.  He has been under investigation by local police and the FBI since authorities received a call about "suspicious activi…
Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta Facebook, Instagram Issues Resolved After Widespread Outage: Meta
Is Facebook Down? Facebook and Instagram users were locked out of their accounts Tuesday morning, March 5 in what appeared to have been a widespread outage. Hundreds and thousands of both Facebook and Instagram users had reported problems on DownDetector as of 11 a.m. The issue was resolved at approximately 11:45 a.m. Meta spokesman Andy Stone addressed the outage on Twitter: Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience. https://t.co/ybyy…
Paying It Forward: Patron Foots Bill For Prince William County Police Breakfast Paying It Forward: Patron Foots Bill For Prince William County Police Breakfast
Paying It Forward: Patron Foots Bill For Prince William County Police Breakfast Supervisors from the Prince William County Police Department got an unexpected surprise when they went to pick up a treat for their officers on Friday morning. Some top cops hit up the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A in Woodbridge to grab some breakfast biscuits on their way into the office, but what they couldn't have expected was that their order had already been filled by a grateful resident. Google Maps street view At the window, an employee advised the sergeant that "Dillon" in the vehicle ahead of his, had "paid it forward" and ordered a few dozen biscuits and a handful of sausage biscuit…
DC Woman Who Filmed Herself Sexually Assaulting Toddler Gets 20 Years In Prison: Feds DC Woman Who Filmed Herself Sexually Assaulting Toddler Gets 20 Years In Prison: Feds
DC Woman Who Filmed Herself Sexually Assaulting Toddler Gets 20 Years In Prison: Feds A 40-year-old District woman may spend decades behind bars after repeatedly uploading graphic imagery of the sexual abuse of infants and toddlers to like-minded predators, authorities announced. Tanisha Sadulski was sentenced this week to 20 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of children and the sexual abuse of children, according to federal officials. According to court documents, between Oct. 25, 2021, and April 28, 2022, Sadulski repeatedly uploaded graphic images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of infants and toddlers to her Google account.  Sadulski also took …
Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss' Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss'
Popular DC Bakery Closes After Nearly 10 Years: 'Such A Loss' A popular Washington DC bakery is closing after nearly a decade in business. In a Nov. 10 Facebook post, Tiffany MacIssac, the owner of Buttercream Bakery on 9th Street NW, cited an increase in crime throughout the area, the rising cost of goods, and ongoing staffing shortages as the main reasons for the closure. Last call for thanksgiving pies! Only a few days left to order. While the small items and the banana-biscoff pie... Posted by Buttercream Bakeshop on Monday, November 13, 2023 Once Buttercream sells the rest of its pies, it will close. Owning a high-quality bakery was a c…
NJ Fan of Country Star Morgan Wallen Loses $1,100 To Facebook Ticket Scam NJ Fan of Country Star Morgan Wallen Loses $1,100 To Facebook Ticket Scam
NJ Fan of Country Star Morgan Wallen Loses $1,100 To Facebook Ticket Scam A fan from Bergen County who'd apparently landed a trio of tickets on Facebook for country star Morgan Wallen’s sold-out concert tour got left with a case of the blues. Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said the victim Venmo’d $1,104 to three different individuals after making what appeared to be a deal with a Ridgewood resident for three ducats to Wallen’s worldwide “One Night At A Time" tour. “The ‘seller’ subsequently emailed ticket confirmation statements [that] turned out to be fraudulent and would not open on the legitimate Ticketmaster website,” the chief said. His detectives ar…
WRONG GUY: Charges Dropped For Driver Falsely Accused In Crash That Killed Virginia Dad WRONG GUY: Charges Dropped For Driver Falsely Accused In Crash That Killed Virginia Dad
Wrong GUY: Charges Dropped For Driver Falsely Accused In Crash That Killed Virginia Dad DNA evidence has led to dropped charges for one man wrongly accused in a crash last spring that killed a Virginia dad, and fresh charges for another. A 55-year-old Woodbridge man had initially been accused of blowing a red light in a Ford F-150 pickup truck, killing passenger, 30-year-old Eric Kuhn on April 29 at the intersection of Old Bridge Drive and Colby Drive in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said. However, that man named 33-year-old Austin Michael Woolf, of Fredericksburg, as the true driver, and testing of DNA evidence proved that Woolf was actually the driver behind the w…
Terror Threats Cancel CAIR Banquet At Arlington Marriott Hotel Terror Threats Cancel CAIR Banquet At Arlington Marriott Hotel
Terror Threats Cancel CAIR Banquet At Arlington Marriott Hotel The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has cancelled its annual banquet slated to happen this weekend in Arlington, VA over death and bomb threats that may be connected to the war between Israel and Hamas. Officials from CAIR said managers and staff at the Crystal Gateway Marriott received death threats, and threats to place bombs in the parking garage were also made, ahead of the Saturday, Oct. 21 event. Important community update: over the past 24 hours, anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian extremists have made dozens of... Posted by CAIR on Thursday, October 19, 2023 Both this…
'Sorry For The Inconvenience:' District Man Sentenced For Shooting Longtime Friend In DC: Feds 'Sorry For The Inconvenience:' District Man Sentenced For Shooting Longtime Friend In DC: Feds
'Sorry For The Inconvenience:' District Man Sentenced For Shooting Longtime Friend In DC: Feds Well, at least he was sorry. The Washington, DC man who shot a longtime friend during a disagreement will spend 17 years in prison for a broad daylight shooting that left a "friend" with multiple gunshot wounds. District resident Stefan Farmer, 52, has been sentenced after he allegedly shot his friend in the middle of the day in February 2021, federal authorities announced. According to court documents, on Feb. 25, 2021, Farmer was in the driver's seat of an SUV in the 4400 block of Gault Place when his victim - who was a "longtime friend" of his - walked up to the vehicle and sparked up a…
'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body 'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body
'I'd Never Do Anything To Her': Rachel Morin's BF Proclaims Innocence After Cops Find Her Body On Aug. 1, Rachel Morin and Richard Tobin announced on Facebook that they were a couple. Two days later, they shared photos of each other embracing on a hike and in a car together. Rachel said they were some of her favorites. Rachel, 37, went missing on Saturday, Aug. 5 while going for a hike on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air (Harford County), MD, and was found dead the following day. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. Richard was the one to report Rachel missing Saturday evening, and as complete strangers have taken their speculations to the comment section of Facebook, Richar…
Alexandria Dad Chris Faber Dies, 44 Alexandria Dad Chris Faber Dies, 44
Alexandria Dad Chris Faber Dies, 44 Alexandria dad Chris Faber died on July 4, 2023. He was 44 years old. A father of two, Chris' obituary says he "valued education as a foundational tool for success," having established college savings plans for his children. A GoFundMe campaign launched for his children, Harper and Tanner, and wife, Heather, had raised more than $18,200 as of Friday, July 14. In a touching Facebook tribute, Heather noted Chris died unexpectedly at home. July 11 would've been the 15th anniversary of their first date. With a shattered heart I share that on July 4th, my amazing husband and best friend p…
Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life
Lyft Driver Killed In DC Was Alexandria Dad Who Moved From Afghanistan For Better Life A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered in the killing of 31-year-old Afghani immigrant Nasrat Yar in Washington DC. Nasrat Yar moved from Afghanistan to Alexandria, VA, to support his wife and four children, those who knew him said. His wasted no time seeking employment in the area as a Lyft and tow truck driver. Nasrat's pursuit of the American Dream was cut short on Monday, July 3, when he was shot and killed inside of a car on the 300 block of 11th Street NE, around 12:10 a.m., DC Metro Police said. According to a GoFundMe launched for Nasrat's wife and four children, he had been wo…
Virginia Boy Dies After Valiant Brain Cancer Battle Virginia Boy Dies After Valiant Brain Cancer Battle
Virginia Boy Dies After Valiant Brain Cancer Battle Community support is on the rise for a grieving Loudoun County family whose 5-year-old died of an incurable form of brain cancer. Evan Orval Sweeney passed away Monday, June 19 following a brave battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), which lasted over a year, his obituary says. Evan was endlessly enthusiastic about spending time with his family, his memorial says. Evan and family.GoFundMe photo He was being remembered for his two different smiles — “one big one that would light up the entire world that he would show you for the biggest laughs, and one crooked mischievous …
Yahoo! Leads Feds To 'Taboo' Child Porn Files In DC Yahoo! Leads Feds To 'Taboo' Child Porn Files In DC
Yahoo! Leads Feds To 'Taboo' Child Porn Files In DC A District man will spend more than a decade behind bars after being busted with multiple files depicting disturbing child porn, federal authorities announced. Donnell Rojas, 31, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the possession of child pornography following an investigation that led to several troubling discoveries. Rojas’ arrest came after police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a Yahoo! account that belonged to him. Prosecutors said that Rojas sent three emails attaching several files containing child sexual abuse materials to an…
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling
Unexpected Death Of Virginia Man Leaves Community Reeling The unexpected death of Virginia resident Brian Taplin has left his loved ones reeling. The 32-year-old Woodbridge man died on April 13.  Brian Taplin although you left us suddenly you lived a meaningful life and you contributed so much in making the world... Posted by Teresa Hansen Burke on Friday, April 14, 2023 Born in Maine, Brian was affectionately known as the "Night Wolf," his obituary says. Having recently earned a degree in music arts, Taplin had been working as a support consultant with Labor Finders, LLC in Manassas, and had been considered for a higher position in Frederick…
Virginia Mom Dies In Labor With Twin Boys, Family Left Grieving Virginia Mom Dies In Labor With Twin Boys, Family Left Grieving
Virginia Mom Dies In Labor With Twin Boys, Family Left Grieving Support is surging for the family of a Virginia mom who died in labor with twin boys. Nicole Richard leaves behind her husband, Kevin, and their four sons. More than $161,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family as of Tuesday, April 25. In a Facebook post penned Thursday, April 20, Kevin said Nicole suffered clotting that required immediate open heart surgery. While the clots were removed, there were other issues that couldn't be fixed, Kevin said. "She truly was in the best hands and the doctors provided her with a least a fighting chance, which, given the severity of the ci…
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral
VA Dog's Final Plea For Adoption Successful After Facebook Post Goes Viral A lucky dog at a Stafford County animal shelter has finally got her second chance after a desperate plea for adoption went viral. Officials at the Stafford County Animal Shelter put out a final plea to the community on Facebook after their long-term resident Sky went months without any inquiries for adoption. "Sky hasn’t received ONE inquiry since arriving to us November last year," the shelter commented. "No one has sent an email. No one has called about her. No one asks to visit with her. We have posted her multiple times … Still nothing". UPDATE : SKY HAS BEEN ADOPTED !!! It’s off…
Ex-Con Tried To Board NJ Flight With AR-15, Taser, Bogus US Marshal Creds, More: Feds Ex-Con Tried To Board NJ Flight With AR-15, Taser, Bogus US Marshal Creds, More: Feds
Ex-Con Tried To Board NJ Flight With AR-15, Taser, Bogus US Marshal Creds, More: Feds A convicted felon from Bergen County was seized while trying to bring two rifles, a handgun, a Taser, a switchblade and bogus U.S. Marshals credentials onto a flight from Newark to Fort Lauderdale, federal authorities said. Seretse Clouden, 42, of Wallington had a .308-caliber DPMS Panther Arms rifle, a 5.56-caliber AR-15 rifle, a .40-caliber Glock 22 handgun and the phony creds -- which bore his name, photograph and a U.S. Marshal badge -- in his checked baggage, the FBI charged in a complaint. His bags also contained a ballistic vest that said "Deputy Marshal," two magazines containing 15…
Ringleader Of Gun Trafficking Operation From NY To VA Gets Prison Time: Feds Ringleader Of Gun Trafficking Operation From NY To VA Gets Prison Time: Feds
Ringleader Of Gun Trafficking Operation From NY To VA Gets Prison Time: Feds Federal authorities announced that a Brooklyn man will spend years behind bars for orchestrating a wide-ranging conspiracy to traffic guns and ammunition up and down I-95 between Virginia and New York. Joseph Alexander Johnson, 38, has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and aiding and abetting a straw purchase firearm transaction, both of which were part of a larger gun trafficking conspiracy. According to prosecutors, Johnson spearheaded the interstate straw purchasing and trafficking conspiracy, where members were responsible for the illegal…
Victims Killed In Virginia Plane Crash ID'd Victims Killed In Virginia Plane Crash ID'd
Victims Killed In Virginia Plane Crash ID'd The two victims who perished in a plane crash over the weekend in Suffolk County have been identified as a pair of North Carolina men. Christian Rask Fauchald, 54, and Eric John Bergevin, 53, both of Edenton, died when the small passenger plane they were in crash landed on California Road around 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7. The plane became fully-engulfed in flames, sparking a treacherous brush fire, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue. Condolences surged for the duo on Facebook. It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the passing of our friends, Eric Bergevin an…
Widow Who Fell Victim To $39K Romance Scam 'Forgot How Good It Felt To Be Loved' Widow Who Fell Victim To $39K Romance Scam 'Forgot How Good It Felt To Be Loved'
Widow Who Fell Victim To $39K Romance Scam 'Forgot How Good It Felt To Be Loved' After losing her life savings to an internet romance scam, one Pennsylvania senior is speaking out to protect others from falling victim.  Kate Kleinert of Glenolden had been widowed for 12 years and had stopped looking for love when she received a Facebook friend request in August 2020, she wrote to a US Senate committee last year.  The man said he was a doctor named Tony Richard, and quickly struck up a friendship with Kate based on mutual interests, she said.  "We started talking on the phone through an app he had me download," Kate told Senators. "He told me he was …