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Locations picked for Alexandria sewage tunnels
The environmental assessment released last week recommends digging a 19-foot diameter tunnel more than 10,000 feet long about 100 feet beneath Church Street and the Potomac River just off the Old Town waterfront. “Community listening sessions” on the preferred alternatives are scheduled for this week.
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Dangerous confrontations drive growth of de-escalation training for police
Police use of force has led to a growing scrutiny of conduct and training, such as in the case of Saturday night’s viral incident at a Metro station. One response by area departments: increased attention on de-escalation techniques.
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Maryland governor gives state employees an extra holiday
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that state employees will have a holiday on July 5, which falls on a Friday, in addition to Thursday, July 4.
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Metro to offer limited Lyft discounts in place of late-night buses, trains
Some commuters who have not been able to get home since Metro cut nighttime hours starting three years ago will now be eligible for a slight discount on Lyft rides home.
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Heat wave on the horizon for DC region
Break out the linen clothes; the D.C. region is facing the threat of the first real heat wave of the summer. But first: rain.
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‘It’s a mystery’: Memorial held for Md. woman who died in Dominican Republic
Cynthia Day, 50, and 63-year-old fiancé Nathaniel Holmes died while staying at the Bahia Principe Hotel May 30. According to a preliminary autopsy report, their deaths were a result of organ failure.
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Richmond mayor wants to ban guns from city-owned buildings
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney has called for a local ordinance that would ban guns in city-owned buildings, parks and community facilities.
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Orioles sign No. 1 overall draft pick Rutschman
The Baltimore Orioles have signed the top overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft, catcher Adley Rutschman of Oregon State.
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US in the World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 win over Spain
The U.S. set up a much-anticipated quarterfinal meeting with host France at the Women’s World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Spain on Monday. See photos.
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DC Council chair talks investigation into Jack Evans, feelings of betrayal
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson told reporters that the council member and longtime Metro Board chairman — who was reprimanded and removed from chairing the council’s Finance Committee back in March due to ethics concerns — now might be removed from the committee entirely.
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Police ID 2 men found dead in Woodbridge
Jairo Mayorga, 39, and Milton Lopez, 40, both of Woodbridge, were found dead at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
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Safety measures underway along 2 dangerous Loudoun Co. roads; delays expected
Virginia Department of Transportation crews are beginning an estimated three weeks of work on Evergreen Mills and Watson roads.
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Gas main break repairs concluded on Canal Road, Whitehurst Freeway — for now
Washington Gas spent most of the day working to repair a gas main break at the intersection.
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Police identify man found dead in Reston
The body of Jose Lorenzo Guillen Mejia, 24, of Reston, was found around 2 a.m. near a walking trail in the wooded area between Hunter Woods Plaza and Breton Court.
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Trump signs order imposing sanctions on Iran supreme leader
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran’s supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions.
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Cafe Deluxe closes Cathedral Heights location after 25 years
Cafe Deluxe’s popular Cathedral Heights location on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest closed its doors following Sunday’s dinner service, ending a 25-year run.
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This year’s Folklife Festival squeezes its traditions into a smaller package
This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival will only last two days as opposed to its usual 10, but the festival’s director said attendees will still get a full festival experience, with a menu of music that includes performers for children, a tribute to Pete Seeger and Grandmaster Flash.
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A 10th American has died while vacationing in the Dominican Republic
A man from New York died while vacationing in the Dominican Republic earlier this month, according to a U.S. State Department official, making him the 10th American tourist to have died during or after their stay in the Caribbean nation in recent months.
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