Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call'
Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' When Alexandria children faced eviction, needed a winter coat, or had nobody to turn to, Roberto Gomez was often the one who showed up.  Now, the Virginia community he spent years helping is mourning the man who made its young people his life's work. Gomez was the driving force behind Cornerstone Craftsman, an Alexandria organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people, particularly those facing obstacles that threatened their futures. According to Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Gomez's commitment went far beyond his organization, often putting him at the center of s…

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Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police
Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police A 28-year-old Virginia man was killed when his car veered off the road and slammed into a guardrail in an early-morning crash that police believe may have involved speed and alcohol. Christian Bejarano, of Burke, was driving a Subaru Impreza east on Little River Turnpike near the I-495 overpass in Annandale around 2:16 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the guardrail, Fairfax County Police said. Bejarano was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Detectives from the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit believe speed and alcoh…
Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride'
Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' A 19-year-old Maryland firefighter who proudly wore his cadet uniform in high school was still training to serve his community while studying nursing in college when his life was cut short. Emmanuel K. A. Amponsah, a 2025 graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Glenarden, died on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Glenn Dale Fire Association, where he had been a probationary firefighter since March. Amponsah was pursuing a nursing degree at Bowie State University while completing Volunteer Recruit School with the Prince George's County fire company. His commitment to public ser…
DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds
DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds A DC man's beef over a barbecue grill ended with 22 rounds of gunfire, a murder conviction and a 36-year prison sentence. Irv Duff, 36, was sentenced on Friday, Nov. 13, in DC Superior Court for the August 2023 murder of 26-year-old Darnell Gibson, who was shot three times in the back as he tried to run away, according to federal prosecutors. The deadly confrontation began when Duff got into an argument with his girlfriend in the stairwell of her apartment building and knocked over a barbecue grill belonging to Gibson, who came out of his apartment to confront him about it. Things only esc…
Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon'
Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' A Maryland teenager spent a decade making memories in the pool, first as a swimmer and later as a lifeguard and coach.  Now, the people who watched him grow up are helping his family honor a life cut short at 17. Ethan Assion Ramos, a junior at Northwest High School in Germantown, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday when the Jeep Wrangler he was driving crashed along Riffle Ford Road in Montgomery County. The crash was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 11, leaving his community reeling. "Ethan was a very loved member of Northwest High School as well as Kingsv…

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VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say
Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say A late-night drive turned deadly in Virginia when a speeding SUV careened off the road and crashed into a tree, killing the 39-year-old woman behind the wheel. Loudoun resident Assiatou Barry was traveling north on Lee Highway near Pageland Lane in Manassas around 12:23 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, when she lost control of her 2023 Hyundai Tucson, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The SUV left the roadway and struck a tree, leaving Barry fatally injured. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince William County crash investigators are working to determine what led t…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer
Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer One of country music’s most recognizable voices has fallen silent. Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys’ longtime bass singer, died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, his family and the group announced. He was 83. He died from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia following a long battle with cancer, according to the Oak Ridge Boys’ announcement. Sterban’s booming bass refrain helped make “Elvira” a crossover sensation in 1981. The song reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the pop chart, earning a Grammy along the way. His unmistakably low voice had surprisingl…