Annapolis, MD
Weather
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…

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by Zak Failla
Stafford, VA
Breaking News
Stafford Woman Changes Story After DUI Stop With Child In Car, Sheriff Says Stafford Woman Changes Story After DUI Stop With Child In Car, Sheriff Says Stafford Woman Changes Story After DUI Stop With Child In Car, Sheriff Says
Stafford Woman Changes Story After DUI Stop With Child In Car, Sheriff Says A Virginia driver didn’t just fail to stay in her lane — deputies say her story didn’t stay straight either after she was pulled over with a child in the car. Erika Romero Diaz, 38, of Stafford, was arrested following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A deputy observed Diaz failing to maintain her lane near Windsong Way and Stefaniga Road at approximately 6:40 p.m. on April 24 and conducted a traffic stop, deputies said. Diaz initially admitted she was on her phone while driving before denying she had consumed any alcohol that d…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
On Your Side
Walmart Remodeling 10 CT Stores Amid Major Upgrades: See Where Walmart Remodeling 10 CT Stores Amid Major Upgrades: See Where Walmart Remodeling 10 CT Stores Amid Major Upgrades: See Where
Walmart Remodeling 10 CT Stores Amid Major Upgrades: See Where Walmart plans to remodel hundreds of stores as it tries to modernize locations and expand services for customers. More than 650 Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets will be remodeled, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, April 16. The Arkansas-based chain is also expected to open 20 new locations nationwide by early 2027. According to Walmart, the remodeled stores will have wider aisles, new layouts, and expanded product assortments. Pharmacies and Vision Centers will get private consultation rooms, while some locations will add grocery&nbs…

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by Chris Spiker
Fairfax, VA
Your Community
Adult Student From El Salvador Convicted Of Groping Girls In Fairfax High School: DHS Adult Student From El Salvador Convicted Of Groping Girls In Fairfax High School: DHS Adult Student From El Salvador Convicted Of Groping Girls In Fairfax High School: DHS
Adult Student From El Salvador Convicted Of Groping Girls In Fairfax High School: DHS A student accused of groping multiple girls inside a Virginia high school has now been convicted, marking a major development in a case that drew concern from parents and students. Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, 18, was found guilty of nine counts of assault and battery tied to incidents at Fairfax High School, federal officials announced on Friday, April 10. As previously reported by Daily Voice, multiple students came forward earlier this year, saying they were inappropriately touched in school hallways. The incidents happened while Flores-Ortiz was enrolled as a student, officials sai…

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by Zak Failla
Reston, VA
Breaking News
Deadly Fairfax County Stabbing Sparks ICE Warning: ‘Do Not Let This Murderer Go Free’ Deadly Fairfax County Stabbing Sparks ICE Warning: ‘Do Not Let This Murderer Go Free’ Deadly Fairfax County Stabbing Sparks ICE Warning: ‘Do Not Let This Murderer Go Free’
Deadly Fairfax County Stabbing Sparks ICE Warning: ‘Do Not Let This Murderer Go Free’ A man accused of a deadly stabbing inside a Fairfax County home is now at the center of a growing political firestorm, with federal immigration officials imploring Virginia leaders not to release him. Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, was arrested on Sunday, March 30, one day after a man was found stabbed to death inside a home on Bellview Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to police. Officers were called shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, to the 6000 block of Bellview Drive, where they found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was rushed …

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…

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by Chris Spiker
Cambridge, MA
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MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…

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by Chris Spiker
Annapolis, MD
Weather
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Locked Basement, Trusted Teacher: Former DC Educator Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Student Locked Basement, Trusted Teacher: Former DC Educator Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Student Locked Basement, Trusted Teacher: Former DC Educator Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Student
Locked Basement, Trusted Teacher: Former DC Educator Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Student A former DC high school teacher from Virginia has been convicted of sexually assaulting his former student, federal authorities announced on Thursday.  Mark Williams, 59, was convicted by a jury of multiple sexual abuse charges after preying on his victim while he was her teacher more than a decade ago. According to the US Attorney's Office, in the spring of 2014, Williams was the victim’s high school teacher at Duke Ellington School for the Arts.  Williams, then 47, began an independent study with the victim, who was 17 years old at the time.  The independent study se…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
Burning Trash Covers Route 50 After Garbage Truck Fire Sparks Morning Chaos In Fairfax County Burning Trash Covers Route 50 After Garbage Truck Fire Sparks Morning Chaos In Fairfax County Burning Trash Covers Route 50 After Garbage Truck Fire Sparks Morning Chaos In Fairfax County
Burning Trash Covers Route 50 After Garbage Truck Fire Sparks Morning Chaos In Fairfax County A garbage truck fire forced crews to dump burning trash onto Route 50 in Virginia on Thursday morning to stop the flames from spreading further into the roadway, fire officials said. Firefighters were called around 11:37 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, to westbound Route 50 near South Penderbrook Drive, where a garbage truck caught fire while traveling through the area, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Crews quickly extinguished the fire by dumping the burning trash onto the roadway to prevent the flames from extending beyond the truck, officials said. Here's why traffic was b…

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by Zak Failla
Frederick, MD
Breaking News
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff A fugitive in Maryland was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was caught with a Glock stolen out of Virginia during a traffic stop. Jamar Harvey, 21, who was already wanted on assault and other charges, is behind bars following a timely traffic stop that was conducted by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Street and East Patrick Street, leading to Harvey's arrest. According to the agency, Harvey — who had multiple warrants out for his arrest in Frederick — was identifie…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers A sprawling, dangerous storm is pounding the Northeast with heavy snow, crippling ice, and widespread power outages continuing to grow across dozens of states. The National Weather Service says snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue through Sunday night, Jan. 25, nto early Monday, Jan. 26, in the worst winter storm in five years. The latest briefing highlights widespread heavy snow across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast, with a widespread 8-10 inches of snowfall, and higher totals ranging from 10 to 20 inches expected through the overnight.  Many locations in the New York metropo…

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by Joe Lombardi