Vienna, VA|News|
Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Captain Dies In Line Of Duty
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department announced Capt. Barry Maham's death from cancer linked to his occupation.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
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I'm a national breaking news editor covering and providing support in several states including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City, Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. I re-joined Patch in 2019 as a roving editor before moving to the national desk in January 2020. This is my second stint with the company — I launched and managed Ankeny Patch in Iowa from 2011 to 2013.
Reach me at megan.verhelst@patch.com.
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Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Transit Expands Weekend Service
Here's a rundown of Loudoun County bus routes providing new or increased service.
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Pittsburgh, PA|News|
How A PA Woman Lost $2.5M Winning Lottery Ticket
Mildred Simoneriluto purchased the ticket last May at the Shop n' Save in Murrysville, according to reports.
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Bowie, MD|News|
MD Man Deported To El Salvador Due To 'Administrative Error'
After mistakenly deporting an MD man, the Trump administration is claiming that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction to return him to the country.
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Boston, MA|News|
6 People Hurt After Truck Crashes Onto Boston Sidewalk
At least two people were in critical condition following the crash, police said.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Air Traffic Controller Arrested After 'Incident' At Reagan Airport
The employee was arrested Thursday and charged with assault and battery, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
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Maple Grove, MN|News|
Small Plane Crashes In Brooklyn Park, House Engulfed In Flames
There were no survivors on the plane, police said; none of the residents of the home were injured.
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Philadelphia, PA|News|
3 Injured In Shooting On I-95 In Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Police discovered the shooting while responding to a two-car crash on northbound Interstate 95.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Suspect Escapes After Shooting Man In Holiday Home: Police
Pasco County deputies are searching for a shooting suspect following the incident at a home in Holiday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
2 Bodies Found In Philadelphia Home Destroyed By Fire: Reports
The Philadelphia Fire Department said the fire broke out Thursday at a rowhome located in the 500 block of Brinton Street.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Slashed Outside Brooklyn Shelter, Attacker Shot By Police: NYPD
The slasher was shot twice by police after leading them on a chase following the incident at a Flatbush shelter, police said.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Delta Flight, Air Force Jet Avoid Possible Collision Near DCA
The close call happened just south of the airport, near where a passenger plane and Army helicopter collided in January, killing 67 people.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Man Arrested After Firing A Gun As Cops Drove By: MoCo Police
Michael Brown, 36, was arrested Wednesday and charged with discharging a gun in an urban area.
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Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Damaging Storms, Weekend Warmup In NoVA: Latest Forecast
Saturday will mark the warmest day of the year so far in Northern VA, when the temperature climbs into the mid-80s, according to forecasts.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Damaging Storms, Weekend Warmup In MD: Latest Forecast
Saturday will mark the warmest day of the year so far when the temperature climbs into the mid-80s in Maryland, according to forecasters.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Oriole Park Voted A Top 10 MLB Stadium: USA Today
USA Today recently ranked the best MLB stadiums for baseball fans. See where Oriole Park ranked.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ Among Most Luxury-Obsessed States, New Analysis Claims
A recent study by gaming website Slot.Day determined the U.S. states where people are most into luxury living. See where NJ ranked.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
DC Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom For 2025, NPS Says
D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms reached peak bloom Friday, casting spring pink hues across the nation's capital.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
These 5 FL Golf Courses Rated Best In The State
GolfPass recently released its Golfers’ Choice 2025 list, which highlights the top public courses in each U.S. state.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
VA Less Reliant On Federal Dollars Than Other U.S. States, Study Says
Finance website WalletHub compared all 50 states to see which relied most on federal dollars. Here's where Virginia ranks.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
