Train operators apologize for late night whistles
Railroad crews are apologizing for sounding train whistles that for the past few weeks have kept neighbors up at night, Fredericksburg.com reports.
The next NOVA Idol
It’s that time of year again when students at Northern Virginia Community College take to the stage in the hopes to be crowed the next NOVA Idol. NOVA Fortnightly asks who this year’s idol will be.
East Coast Rapists suspect due in court today
The East Coast Rapist suspect is due in a Connecticut court room today, the Washington Post reports. Police in Prince William County charge 39-year-old Aaron Thomas with raped two girls in Dale City on Halloween night 2009.
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Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
Fitzgerald GMC Rockville

McClung-Logan Equipment Company is hosting its 40th Annual Oyster Roast, a signature customer appreciation event celebrating tradition, community, and generosity.
This year’s milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.
The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.
Environmental Film Festival: Turtle Walker
DC Premiere.
In the late 1970s, Satish Bhaskar embarked on an epic journey along India’s coastline and the spectacular Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where he uncovered the vital nesting beaches of sea turtles. During his death-defying quest, he unravels mysteries