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Virginia Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle
Support is on the rise for the family of a 10-year-old Northern Virginia boy who died after a cancer battle.
Alejandro Jose Abarca Pena died on Tuesday, April 9, after a battle with cancer, according to a campaign launched for his family. More than $9,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Alejandro's family as of Tuesday, April 23.
According to his obituary, Alejandro grew up in Manassas and Front Royal and was a third grader at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School.
"Alejandro was a wonderful child, as many children, he had a fascination for monster trucks early in life. He…
Northern VA Soccer Community Mourns Loss Of Coaching Legend Ken Krieger, 69
The death of one of the region's most successful soccer coaches has left Northern Virginia grieving.
Ken Krieger, of Manassas, died Monday, March 4. He was 69 years old.
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Krieger's brother, Scott, said he died of Alzheimer's, "a dreaded disease that first robbed him of his mind, then proceeded to shut down his body.
"He will missed not only by his family, but by the many students, players, coaches, teachers, colleagues and friends whose lives he touched," Scott said. …
New Forecast: Increased Snowfall Totals Expected, Arctic Temps To Follow Northeast Storm
Newly-released forecast maps show parts of the region could see up to six inches of snow in the end-of-week storm.
Intermittent snow is expected to begin between 4 and 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, with the heaviest amounts falling in the afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
Snow will fall at about 0.5 inches per hour and will taper by the evening, with temps in the upper 20s and low 30s, the NWS said.
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The areas expected to get 4 to 6 inches are Trenton, Long Branch, Allentown, and Philadelphia. Reading, Vineland, Parsippany and Toms River are expected to get 3 to …
Snow Day! Weather Closes Schools Across Virginia
Schools across Northern Virginia are closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to the snow.
Snow began falling across the region Monday, Jan. 15, and is expected to turn to a wintry mix overnight.
All Fairfax, Stafford, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, and Arlington public schools will be closed on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service shows Northern Virginia is expected to see 1 to 3 inches by the end of the night Monday, Jan. 15.
Rain, snow, and freezing rain will fall likely before noon, with another chance of snow later in the day, making for hazardous road conditions.
Northern Virginia Mom Bailey Ross Dies, 25
Bailey Alexis Ross, of northern Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 12. She was 25 years old.
According to her obituary, Bailey was born in Warrenton and raised in Marshall, for most of her childhood. She graduated from Skyline High school in Front Royal.
A GoFundMe campaign for Bailey had raised more than $6,700 as of Wednesday, Oct. 25.
"If you knew Bailey you know how amazing she truly was," reads the campaign launched by Kayla Neece.
"She was generous, bright, outgoing. She was a great mother, sister, daughter, niece and friend. She will truly be missed by so many, and touched…
Reckless Camaro Driver Wanted After Speeding Away From Cops In Northern Virginia 2X: Police
Police in Loudoun County are seeking a driver in a Chevrolet Camaro with Texas plates, who sped recklessly away from an officer attempting to stop him Saturday, Oct. 14.
Pablo Enrique Orellana-Flores, 34, of Northern Virginia, is wanted on two felony counts of attempted malicious wounding, two felony counts of hit and run, one felony count of eluding, and one misdemeanor count of reckless driving, Leesburg police said.
A Leesburg officer tried stopping Orellana-Flores in a 2016 white Camaro for speeding around 4 p.m., but he sped away west on East Market Street.
Officers ultimately chose n…
Expectant Father, Navy Sailor From Virginia Tanner Huffman Dies Suddenly, 22
Tanner Huffman, a former baseball player from northern Virginia turned Navy sailor, died on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Tanner Huffman, 22, played baseball for Massapnoax High School before serving the U.S. as a member of the Navy — following in his father's footsteps, according to his obituary.
Tanner, of Colonial Beach and Fredericksburg, met his wife, Heather, while stationed in Japan, his obit says. They two were expecting a daughter, Kamryn June, together in October, the obituary says.
Condolences poured in on Facebook.
Heaven gained the most amazing angel this Saturday August 26th. A so…
Possible Showers, Thunderstorms To Close Out Sunny Week In Virginia: Forecasters
A picture-perfect day will be followed by several more with looming thunderstorms in northern Virginia and Washington DC, forecasters say.
Wednesday, Aug. 23 will be sunny with low humidity and a high near 83, and increasing clouds in the afternoon, the National Weather Service says.
Thursday, Aug. 24 will be filled with scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the NWS.
Friday, Aug. 25 will be partly sunny with a high near 91, and a chance of showers and more thunderstorms. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 87, and with a chance of thunderstorms, the N…
Virginia Man Stabbed Maryland Victim Then Chased Him Until He Died: Police
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a Maryland man in Northern Virginia over the weekend.
Heriberto Valdez, of Woodbridge, fatally stabbed Jesser Edwardo Marroquin Cordon, 33, during an argument on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said.
Valdez and Cordon, who police identified as acquaintances, were arguing at a home on the 800 block of Fulton Place in Woodbridge around 10:25 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. Valdez stabbed Cordon, then chased him into the backyard, where Cordon collapsed.
Cordon was pronounced d…
Toddler Sedated After Choking On Cherry In Northern VA
Every parent's worst nightmare came true for one couple in Northern Virginia when a cherry became lodged in their toddler's throat, and they weren't able to get it out.
Nikki Ing was outside with her husband and some of their children when her youngest son, Karter, 2, began choking on a defrosted, pitted, frozen cherry last week, she said on a GoFundMe campaign.
They called 911 immediately and, despite their efforts to dislodge the cherry, it wouldn't budge. A minute later, Karter lost consciousness.
The Ings and their neighbors began CPR until paramedics arrived and rushed Karter to the …
Obamas' VA Chef Drowns In Paddleboarding Accident Near Martha's Vineyard Estate
A missing paddleboarder found dead in Martha's Vineyard has been identified as the longtime chef to the Obamas from Northern Virginia.
The body of Tafari Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, VA, was found approximately 100 feet from shore around 8 feet deep on Monday, July 24, after he went missing paddleboarding, Massachusetts State Police said.
Campbell, whose body was found near the Obamas' estate, was visiting the area at the time of his death, MSP said, and had been employed by former President Obama, police said. The Obamas were not at home at the time of the incident.
Campbell was a sous…
Man Killed Passing Gun Around In VA Was Seeking Better Life In America
Support is surging for the family of a 21-year-old man who died when a gun accidentally fired while he and his friends were passing it around in Northern Virginia.
Reynaldo J. Villalobos Hernandez had moved to the U.S. in pursuit of his dreams, according to his aunt, Maria Hernandez, who launched a GoFundMe.
"Reynaldo was only 21 years old, he was a good, happy, hard-working, sociable, positive boy full of life and dreams and goals to achieve," Hernandez writes. "That is why a year and a half ago he decided to travel to the United States, leaving his parents and siblings to help them and h…
Wanted: Pantless Man Who Grabbed Woman Sought For Sexual Battery In Northern VA
A half-naked man who followed and grabbed a woman in Northern Virginia is being sought on charges of sexual battery and felony indecent exposure.
The man, later identified as 36-year-old Jamie Kentrel Harris, pulled up in a vehicle behind his 23-year-old victim in a parking lot on the 6200 block of Token Forest Drive in Manassas, around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, Prince William County police said.
Harris, who wasn't wearing pants, approached the woman and, after a brief conversation, put on shorts and began to follow her while making inappropriate gestures, police said.
At one point…
Real-Life Peter Pan From Burke Makes Life Magical For Kids Across The DMV
The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley.
And he's the first to admit, he's no different.
"The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes.
Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
