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Federal cuts have deeply impacted residents of the Washington, DC area, a new survey shows – WTOP News
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (627+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Trumbull once wrote public assistance policy to help people receiving food assistance, then needed public assistance for her family. Amand...
Portsmouth 1800s barn demolition OK'd despite neighbors' objections
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (986+ words) PORTSMOUTH — The city Planning Board granted approval for a developer’s controversial plan to demolish an 1800s barn on Austin Street and split the property into two lots to build two new single-family homes. The plan for the 238 Austin St. property also…...
From Jalisco to Chesapeake: The Story Behind La Hacienda
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (64+ words) For Juan Ramos, the food means more than a good pastry. He grew up around the restaurant business, watching his parents build what would eventually become four La Hacienda locations across Chesapeake. For Juan Ramos, the food means more than…...
Tidal flooding in Norfolk causes closures
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (37+ words) Increasing winds and rising tides brought floodwaters surging into Norfolk streets, prompting city officials to issue travel warnings across the area and public schools in the city to close Thursday. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/tidal-flooding-in-norfolk-causes-road-and-school-closures/...
Chesapeake PD seek 2 after Summerall Lane shooting
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (35+ words) A teenage girl was shot on Summerall Lane in Chesapeake Wednesday afternoon, according to police, who said they are looking for two suspects in connection to the shooting. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/chesapeake-police-seek-2-suspects-in-shooting-at-summerall-lane/...
Chesapeake takes first step toward creating zoning rules for recreational retail marijuana sales
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (54+ words) Chesapeake city council passed an initiating resolution asking the planning commission to develop zoning rules for cannabis businesses ahead of Virginia's July 2027 recreational retail marijuana launc... Chesapeake city council passed an initiating resolution asking the planning commission to develop zoning…...
Titans football team rolls to 4-0 start, Episcopal and Ireton gain first wins
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (1052+ words) By Jim McGrath | [email protected] With a 49-7 thumping of John R. Lewis High School last week, the Alexandria City High School football team has jumped to another fast start, and will head into this Friday’s district matchup against Carter G. Woodson High…...
ACPS Transportation Department faces disarray
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (1683+ words) An ordinary office this was not. There were threats and thundering yells, intimidation and an assault charge, profuse profanity and an erosion of morale at the Alexandria City Public Schools Transportation Department. All the while, students arrived late to class,…...
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra welcomes interim leader
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (975+ words) The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s 83rd season will begin this weekend amid a period of leadership transition following the departure of its former executive director in late June. Rhonda Buckley-Bishop stepped into the role of interim executive director on Sept. 9, a press…...
City Council defers rules of procedure vote to December, 4-3
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (1572+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] City Council deferred voting on a resolution updating its rules of procedure for meetings in a 4-3 vote, requesting city staff clear up the resolution’s language around personal attacks, off-topic comments, civic associations and campaigning. Council voted…...