Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking, with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monday, Oct. 19, while neighboring Norfolk finished a distant 145th out of the 182 cities examined. That put 139 spots between the two Hampton Roads neighbors, despite their close proximity. Virginia Beach earned an overall safety score of 69.39 out of 100, placing it behind only Juneau, Alaska; Warw…

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'Gunner In The Park': What Maryland Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home 'Gunner In The Park': What Maryland Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home 'Gunner In The Park': What Maryland Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home
'Gunner In The Park': What Maryland Boy, 9, Saw Before Riding His Bicycle Home A 9-year-old boy was forced to hide in a Maryland playground before fleeing on his bicycle to warn his parents about a "gunner in the park" after a hooded man emerged from the woods and unleashed a barrage of gunfire during a crowded afternoon of flag football. Now, that man is heading to prison for decades. Gaithersburg resident Kenneth Oates, 40, has been sentenced to 100 years in prison, with all but 35 years suspended, for opening fire on his on-again, off-again girlfriend and her friend at a crowded Rockville park, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. The shoo…
Missing Mirror May Be Key To Solving Deadly Fairfax Hit-Run That Killed Pedestrian: Police Missing Mirror May Be Key To Solving Deadly Fairfax Hit-Run That Killed Pedestrian: Police Missing Mirror May Be Key To Solving Deadly Fairfax Hit-Run That Killed Pedestrian: Police
Missing Mirror May Be Key To Solving Deadly Fairfax Hit-Run That Killed Pedestrian: Police The driver who struck and killed a 44-year-old pedestrian in Virginia earlier this month remains at large, but investigators now have a better idea of what they're looking for. Fairfax County police have identified a white Nissan Rogue as the vehicle believed to have been involved in the fatal Springfield Hit-Run that claimed the life of Thomas Gum on Sunday, Oct. 4. According to investigators, the SUV is believed to be a 2017 to 2022 model with its driver's side mirror missing, along with black fender guards from the front driver's side wheel well. Gum, who had no fixed address, was cross…
Donuts, DUI, And A Power Outage: Virginia Mustang Driver's Wild Ride Ends In Handcuffs Donuts, DUI, And A Power Outage: Virginia Mustang Driver's Wild Ride Ends In Handcuffs Donuts, DUI, And A Power Outage: Virginia Mustang Driver's Wild Ride Ends In Handcuffs
Donuts, DUI, And A Power Outage: Virginia Mustang Driver's Wild Ride Ends In Handcuffs Getting his Mustang out of the Rappahannock River turned out to be the easy part for a Virginia man whose attempted getaway from police went from bad to worse over the weekend. Richard Anderson, 38, of Spotsylvania, found himself in handcuffs after an unusual series of events at City Dock in Fredericksburg on Sunday, Oct. 18, that also left part of the city temporarily without power, according to police. The trouble started when a Fredericksburg police officer spotted a red Ford Mustang speeding along the 500 block of Sophia Street before the driver made his way to City Dock, where he began…
Virginia Mom Charged After 9-Year-Old Brings Large Hunting Knife To Elementary School: Police Virginia Mom Charged After 9-Year-Old Brings Large Hunting Knife To Elementary School: Police Virginia Mom Charged After 9-Year-Old Brings Large Hunting Knife To Elementary School: Police
Virginia Mom Charged After 9-Year-Old Brings Large Hunting Knife To Elementary School: Police A 9-year-old Virginia boy brought his mother's large hunting knife to elementary school, but it was his mom who wound up facing criminal charges. The boy took the knife from his home before heading to Bennet Elementary School on Old Dominion Drive in Manassas on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police said the boy never displayed the knife or threatened any students or staff members while at school. Investigators determined that the knife belonged to his mother, Alison Elisabeth Morgan, 36, who was charged with contributing to the delinquency of…

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Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest
Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Only two cities in America are considered less safe than Baltimore, according to a new nationwide ranking. Charm City finished 180th out of 182 cities in WalletHub's 2026 ranking of the safest cities in America, placing the Maryland city third from the bottom in a study that examined everything from crime and traffic deaths to financial security and natural disasters. The city earned an overall safety score of just 36.70 out of 100, finishing ahead of only Baton Rouge, which ranked 181st, and New Orleans, which came in dead last. Baltimore's struggles extended beyond its overall ranking. …

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Watch: Homecoming King Gives Crown To Classmate With Down Syndrome In Viral Video A Pennsylvania homecoming king gave his crown to a classmate with Down syndrome during a Schuylkill County pep rally on Friday, Oct. 16 — a moment captured in a viral video shared by local parent Dawn Bowers. Keny Cedanio Ramirez was named homecoming king at Mahanoy Area Junior-Senior High School, where fellow candidate Axton Kuhla was the runner-up, according to NBC News.  As the two waited for the announcement, Ramirez put his arm around Kuhla. After receiving the crown and sash, Ramirez placed them on his classmate as the crowd cheered. The two shared a hug, smiling as Kuhla wiped a…

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Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company
Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and other major grocery chains are back online after a cyberattack disrupted services for more than a week, their parent company confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant, confirmed that the cybersecurity incident first reported on Monday, Oct. 12, was caused by malicious activity within its IT infrastructure. The company took websites, apps, and other systems offline as a precaution, affecting grocery customers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massa…

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Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and other major grocery chains are back online after a cyberattack disrupted services for more than a week, their parent company confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant, confirmed that the cybersecurity incident first reported on Monday, Oct. 12, was caused by malicious activity within its IT infrastructure. The company took websites, apps, and other systems offline as a precaution, affecting grocery customers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massa…

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Tearful Christina Applegate Shares Stunning Health Update Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers. The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms remain, she said, and she still does not know what is causing them. “This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one,” Applegate said.  The disclosure came as Applegate returned to the podcast after a seven-month break for health reasons, according to Variety. She co-hosts t…