Murder Charge in Botched Robbery; Body Found, Name Released; Top Grocery Chain: News Nearby

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Police Charge Man with Murder in Alexandria Homicide

Alexandria Police have charged a suspect in connection with the homicide of Melaku Abraha, who died on April 1 from injuries sustained during a robbery that occurred in the 200 block of South Alfred Street (see map below) on March 28, police announced Tuesday night. >>> Read more.

Police Identify Arlington Man as the Body Found in Georgetown

Police have identified the man who was found dead in the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown on the morning of April 12.

Police found 51-year-old Osbaldo Lemus Bernal of Arlington near the 1000 block of 31st Street NW. Two men from Maryland came upon the body when they noticed a backpack floating in the water. >>> Read more.

Survey Says #1 Grocery Store in America Is …

America's favorite grocery store is Wegmans, according to a new survey out this week. This is the first time in four years that Trader Joe’s did not rank first, the company said.

Findings from a new large-scale consumer study of more than 10,000 consumers conducted by Market Force Information revealed that Wegmans is America’s favorite grocery retailer, followed by Publix Super Markets and Trader Joe’s, Market Force announced this week. >>> Read more.

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