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Former Washington Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Hit By Truck, Dead At 24

Former Washington NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died after being struck by a dump truck in south Florida. ESPN first reported his death.

• MD Vigil For Ex-Washington QB Dwayne Haskins, Parents' Heartbreak

Johnny Depp Sneaks Into VA Courtroom For 1st Day Of Defamation Trial

Fans who stood outside the main entrance of the Fairfax County Courthouse with the hopes of glimpsing actor Johnny Depp as he appeared for the first day of his defamation trial were disappointed. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star skipped the crowds and entered the courthouse through another door.

Youngkin Wants All Loudoun School Board Members Up For Election In '22

Most of the seats of the Loudoun County School Board are scheduled to be up for election in November 2023. However, under a bill amendment proposed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, all nine of Loudoun's school board members would have to face a special election in November 2022.

Lerner Family To Explore Sale Of Washington Nationals: Report

The Lerner family, owners of the Washington Nationals, has hired an investment bank to explore potential investment partners or parties that might be interested in buying the DC baseball team, according to a Washington Post report.

BLM Group Settles Lawsuits As Feds Agree To New Use-Of Force Policies

U.S. Park Police and the Secret Service agreed on Wednesday to update and clarify the way they respond to protests. This action resolves four civil lawsuits filed over the last two years by Black Lives Matter DC and 13 protesters related to the June 1, 2020, racial justice demonstrations at Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.

Fairfax County Superintendent Appointed, Motion To Delay Vote Fails

On Thursday night, the Fairfax County School Board voted 9-3 to appoint Michelle Reid as the next superintendent of schools. The announcement came after a student group held walkouts at several schools amid concerns of minimal student involvement in the search process.

Alexandria Teacher Marks 90th Birthday, Remains In Classroom

With over six decades of teaching experience at Alexandria Public City Public Schools, Louis Kokonis is familiar with milestones. Now the Alexandria City High School math teacher marked another one with his 90th birthday at the start of April.

First Female Eagle Scout In McLean's Oldest Boy Scout Troop Named

On Monday, night, Boy Scouts in Scouts BSA Troop 128 were asked to stand if they have achieved Eagle Scout rank. The handful of youths and adults who stood were all male. But not long after, that would change.

Metro Boosts Patrols, K-9 Sweeps After New York Subway Shooting

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is increasing patrols on its transit system after several people were shot on a subway platform in New York City Tuesday morning.

10 Dead From Drug Overdoses In Northeast DC Over Past 3 Days: Police

Ten people have died since Saturday from drug overdoses in two Washington, D.C., neighborhoods, officials said Tuesday.

Former VA Police Officer Guilty Of Jan. 6 Riot-Related Charges: Report

A former Virginia police officer was found guilty this week of multiple charges in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., according to a report.

Arlington Archivist Protects Ukraine's Digital Heritage During Wartime

Greg Pierce, who works for Arlington Public Library, is part of a global volunteer effort to back up Ukraine's digital heritage, currently at risk of being erased by the Russian invasion.