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(Manassas, VA)  —  A four-month-old baby is recovering after a family friend reportedly beat the child.  Police were called to Portsmouth Road in Manassas on Saturday to check out a report of an assault.  They found the infant with injuries, and sent the boy to the hospital.  Police arrested 21-year-old Christopher Araya and charged him with […]

(Washington, DC) –Here are the latest closings and delays in the Washington DC area for Tuesday, February 22nd.  SCHOOLS: DC: DC Public Schools — Two Hour Delay Ideal Academy Public Charter School — Two Hour Delay Kendall Demonstration Elementary — Closed MARYLAND: Montgomery County Schools — Two Hour Delay, No A.M. half-day classes Prince George’s […]

Southern California’s USC University Hospital shut down its organ transplant program last month after a patient received the wrong kidney.  The patient survived, possibly because the organ came from a donor with the universal blood type O, reports the “L.A. Times.”  An incompatible organ can kill a patient.  There was no public notice that USC […]

Shop Maryland Energy takes place this coming weekend, and purchases of certain Energy Star products will be tax free.  Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is reminding residents that the six-percent sales tax will be waived tomorrow through Washington’s Birthday on Monday on such items as energy efficient appliances, heat pumps, CFL bulbs and programmable thermostats.  The […]

(Washington, DC)  —  DC area police are warning the public about a recent rash of smart phone thefts.  Between November and the end of January, Police commander Michael Reese says his Second District had 13 cell phone robberies.  Often times the smart phone-snatchers target people who are using their phones or displaying them on the streets, […]

(Undated)  — The Barna Group studied if a company dedicated to Christian principles would draw customer support. The Christian Post says the Christian research company found that 43 percent of American adults would be open to buying a particular brand if they knew the company was run on Christian principles.  Most of those who responded say […]

(Washington, DC)  —   There’s a new study out that may contradict what you think you know about just how much District residents get taxed by their government. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute looked at the combined income and property taxes that residents of DC pay, versus what the residents of Arlington, Fairfax, Montgomery, and Prince […]

Having fresh breath really does matter, especially before a date.  Dentist and bad breath expert Dr. Harold Katz says he’s not surprised singles taking part in a new nationwide Match.com survey rated it as their top concern. Along with brushing, flossing and watching what you eat, Dr. Katz recommends chewing sugar free gum or using […]

A prayer vigil in front of the White House will take place this morning in support of persecuted Christians and religious freedom for all in Iraq.  A statement from the Christian Defense Coalition says the prayer event begins the observance of “The Rogation of the Ninevites,” described as one of the oldest traditions in Christianity. […]

WYCB-AM held their Media Day Appreciation Lunch ceremony yesterday. The special day is designed to thank local media outlets for their support and to acknowledge local newsmakers making a difference This years honorees included (Jim Vance) Anchor for WRC-TV NBC-4 and (Avis Thomas Lester) of The Washington Post.  Elected leaders and community dignitaries attended the event […]