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Aldie, VA
Politics
Democrat Abigail Spanberger Projected To Make History As Virginia's First Female Governor
History has been made in Virginia. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to be the first female governor in the history of the Commonwealth, topping Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, according to multiple reports. As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with 74 of 133 localities reporting in to the Virginia Board of Elections, Spanberger was leading Earle-Sears 57 percent to 42 percent, with nearly 150,000 more votes. The projection was made by Decision Desk HQ at 7:19 p.m. on Tuesday, with other outlets confirming her expected win. Decision Desk HQ projects Ab…
Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
CT's Favorite Fall Food Revealed In New Survey: See Which One
Several fall treats across the Northeast are being recognized for showcasing the region's seasonal flavors and charm. A Mission for Michael released its list of each state's favorite fall food for 2025. The mental health organization asked 3,014 self-described food lovers which autumn dish they would most like to enjoy with their family. The list includes popular dishes like chili in Texas, pumpkin pie in Illinois, and caramel apples in Michigan. "Food traditions are powerful because they connect us to both place and people," said Anand Mehta, a therapist with A Mission for Micha…
Triangle-Dumfries, VA
Police & Fire
Dumfries Mall Creeper Arrested For Obscene Sexual Displays At Potomac Mills: Police (
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A Virginia man is in custody after police say he repeatedly approached women working at Potomac Mills Mall and made crude gestures. The Prince William County Police Department announced Tuesday, Sept. 23, that officers are searching for Dumfries resident Edwood Christoper Spencer, 48, in connection with multiple incidents earlier this month. It didn't take long for them to track him down, and he was arrested the following day and charged with obscene sexual display. Police said that between Thursday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, Sept. 17, Spencer approached female employees at a kiosk inside th…
Fredericksburg, VA
Sports
Virginia Native, Former Bengals Star RB Rudi Johnson Dies At 45 In Reported Suicide
Rudi Johnson, a Virginia native who rushed for 1,000 yards in the NFL multiple times with the Cincinnati Bengals, has died at 45 in a reported suicide. Bengals' officials confirmed that Johnson has passed away this week following a standout career that started in Virginia, took him to Butler Community College in Kansas, before he starred at Auburn University. Johnson was picked in the fourth round (100th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft by the Bengals, where he went on to star after the team traded away Corey Dillon to the New England Patriots. He played for the Bengals between 2001 an…
Springfield, VA
Police & Fire
Smoking Materials Spark Springfield Fire That Displaced Family, Damaged Three Homes (
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Improperly discarded smoking materials were to blame for a massive, nearly $1 million, two-alarm fire in Virginia that left a family displaced. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, to the 6200 block of Levi Court in Springfield, where there was a reported townhouse fire, officials said. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames showing from a middle unit townhouse with smoke billowing through the area. Video of firefighters battling the blaze can be viewed here. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control after a second alarm was …
Leesburg, VA
Police & Fire
Infant Dies After Family Member’s Strangulation In Leesburg; ICE Hold Filed On Suspect: Police
The 8-month-old infant who was strangled by a family member in Virginia died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat confirmed. At around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, officers were called to the unit block of Hancock Place NE for a report of a child not breathing. The infant was taken to an area hospital and listed in critical condition after investigators said the child was the victim of an assault. She died shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 23, officials said. "It is with profound sadness that I must announce the infant victim in this cas…
Woodbridge, VA
Police & Fire
Potomac Mills Mall Flasher With Skateboard Wanted After Exposing Himself To Employees: Police
A skateboard-toting man is wanted after exposing himself inside a busy Northern Virginia department store, police said. Officers responded shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22 to Nordstrom Rack at the Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said an unknown man was seen exposing himself inside the store, and at one point approached an employee. That employee alerted a male staff member, who confronted the man. He then ran off without further incident. The flasher was described as a white man who was wearing a blac…
Hamden, CT
Business
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke. The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’
President Donald Trump blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi as ‘all talk, no action’ before demanding she prosecute his rivals — then praised her an hour later as " a GREAT AG." Trump went on a tirade in a Truth Social post, seemingly targeting Bondi, before backtracking minutes later and praising her work and touting the new nominee for the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. His post specifically encourages Bondi to go after James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has often accused Comey, Schiff and James, without evidence, of crimina…
Arlington, VA
Politics
Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor
President Donald Trump has nominated a familiar face to become Virginia's top prosecutor after Erik Siebert stepped away on Friday. Trump announced that he is nominating Lindsey Halligan, a senior aide in the White House, to serve as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia as he continues to target political adversaries. "It is my honor to appoint Lindsey Halligan, who has been serving as Special Assistant to the President at the White House, as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia," he posted on Truth Social late on Saturday, Sept. 20. The preside…
Worcester, MA
Business
MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the best places to live the "new American dream," according to a new study. Neil Jesani Wealth Management released a ranking of the top states to achieve the "new American dream." The study compared all 50 states using a Prosperity Index, which includes cost of living, average salary, median net worth, life expectancy, and the share of households worth more than $100,000. CEO Neil Jesani said the findings show how the definition of success is changing. "The modern American dream is less about a white picket fence and more about stability, balan…
Fredericksburg, VA
Politics
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit
President Donald Trump was all smiles after Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned — though they have two takes on his ousting. Siebert was under pressure from Trump after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, and the conflict came to a head on Friday, Sept. 19, resulting in the attorney leaving his position. "This evening, I submitted my resignation as Interim US Attorney for EDVA. For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply ab…
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