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2 Washington Adventist students killed in Delaware crash
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (91+ words) Two students at a private university in Takoma Park, Maryland have been killed in a crash near Bridgeville, Delaware Friday. Two students at a private university in Takoma Park, Maryland have been killed in a crash near Bridgeville, Delaware Friday,…...
‘Antoinette is deeply loved’: Friends gather as search for missing DC woman continues – WTOP News
15+ hour, 30+ min ago (405+ words) While the search for missing D.C. woman Antoinette Forbes stretches into a second week, friends from across the country gathered in Northwest over the weekend to pray for her safe return — and to remind people just how much she is missed....
Husband, wife die in Centreville domestic shooting with children in home
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (191+ words) A husband and wife were found fatally shot in Centreville while children were in the home, Fairfax County police said in initial information shared with reporters. “Something devastating has occurred in this neighborhood,” a spokeswoman said. A husband and wife…...
Church community remembers young family killed in I-66 crash
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (404+ words) Grief often requires faith in the midst of an unforgettable tragedy. St. Augustine Catholic Church parishioners would agree when they're reminded of the way Marlysha, Paul and Leilani Liddell left this world. “It would’ve been horrible however they died. It…...
3 Fairfax County students involved in vehicle accidents in a single day
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (195+ words) Three Fairfax County students were involved in separate vehicle accidents while riding a bicycle or scooter Wednesday, according to an email to parents from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Michelle Reid. One of the students, a middle schooler, died,…...
‘Could've killed 6 people': Couple says rock thrown onto SUV from Virginia overpass
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (335+ words) They said they saw two people throw the rock or piece of concreate from the Sycolin Road overpass in Leesburg. News4’s Drew Wilder reports. A Northern Virginia couple says two people threw a large rock or chunk of concrete from…...
A beloved tree fell in Washington — and people covered it with thank you notes
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (109+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Some lamented the tree’s demise. Others said it reminded them of another…...
‘Great job by the pilot’: Plane makes emergency landing at Montgomery County Airpark – WTOP News
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (153+ words) A small aircraft made an emergency landing at Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Monday night. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said the pilot and a passenger were the only people on board, and neither was injured....
Pregnant woman's baby dies after Woodbridge hit and run
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (132+ words) A pregnant woman was injured and her baby died after a hit and run in Woodbridge, Virginia Thursday night. A man was also hit and injured in the crash. Police said a 28-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were walking…...
Pepco says it’s restored power to 90% of Md., DC customers who went dark in damaging storms – WTOP News
1+ week, 1+ day ago (462+ words) More than 76,000 Pepco customers in Maryland and D.C. lost power when severe storms tore through the D.C. region Thursday night, bringing down trees, utility poles and power lines and leaving crews with extensive damage to repair. By 8 a.m. Saturday morning, Pepco said it…...