Herndon player’s lucky ticket turns into $1 million jackpot

HERNDON, VA — Tarikua Dagnachew’s persistence paid off when she purchased a Virginia New Year’s Millionaire Raffle ticket on Christmas Day—despite many stores being closed—and later discovered she had won a $1…

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Teen arrested in Michigan Avenue robbery near Catholic University

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 17-year-old male was arrested Tuesday after allegedly snatching a cell phone from a pedestrian in the Brookland neighborhood, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded to the…

ICE arrests illegal alien convicted of DWI in Fairfax County

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested a Bolivian national convicted of driving while intoxicated in Fairfax County, Virginia, the agency announced. Daniel Bustamante-Cespedez was apprehended on…

New Jersey Among States with Most NFL Players in Super Bowl LIX

As the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs prepare to clash in Super Bowl LIX, data reveals that California is the leading state in producing players for the big game, with 12…

Max Meadows woman wins $594K online Lottery jackpot

MAX MEADOWS, VA — Frankye Reavis, a resident of Max Meadows, won a $594,571 jackpot playing the Virginia Lottery’s Castle of Crystals online instant game on her phone. Castle of Crystals, available…

Max Meadows woman wins $148K online lottery jackpot

MAX MEADOWS, VA — Frankye Reavis was left speechless after hitting the $148,722 jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery’s Castle of Crystals online instant game on her phone. The Castle of Crystals…

Take 5 jackpot winners hit big in Brooklyn and Spring Valley

BROOKLYN, NY — Two top-prize winning tickets for the Jan. 24 Take 5 Midday drawing were sold at locations in Brooklyn and Spring Valley, New York Lottery officials announced Monday. One winning…

Wegmans scratch-off ticket leads Sterling resident to $1 million jackpot

STERLING, VA — A simple trip to Wegmans turned life-changing for Thanaphorn Waltrip, who scratched off a $1 million top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s 20X the Money game. Waltrip purchased her…

Woodbridge man wins $4.3 million lottery jackpot

WOODBRIDGE, VA – What started as a quiet evening at home for Manoj Chhetry turned into a life-changing moment when he won a $4,303,499 jackpot playing the Merry Money Mania game online…

Woodbridge man strikes it rich with $4.3 million jackpot win

WOODBRIDGE, VA – A quiet evening at home turned into an unforgettable one for Manoj Chhetry, who won a $4,303,499 jackpot playing the Virginia Lottery’s online Merry Money Mania game. Chhetry, feeling…

Toano man wins $431K lottery jackpot

TOANO, VA — Christmas Day turned unforgettable for Stanley Dawson of Toano when he struck a $431,457 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s Castle of Crystals online game. While watching football on Christmas,…

Sterling resident claims $1 million top prize from scratch-off game

STERLING, VA — Thanaphorn Waltrip had a life-changing moment when she scratched her 20X the Money ticket from the Virginia Lottery and discovered she had won $1 million. Waltrip purchased the lucky…

Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…

D.C. robbery suspects flee in stolen cars after assaulting victim and stealing his coat

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A robbery involving a stolen coat and two stolen vehicles is under investigation after a group of suspects assaulted a victim Saturday afternoon in Northeast D.C. The incident occurred…

Newport News Police Department Unveils Custom Recruitment Vehicles Showcasing City Landmarks

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) has introduced four custom-designed recruitment vehicles aimed at attracting new officers while celebrating the city’s rich history and landmarks. Each of the…

Cape Charles man wins $250K Cash 5 jackpot after early wake-up call

CAPE CHARLES, VA — John Lowe of Cape Charles had an early morning wake-up he’ll never forget when his wife told him he had won a $250,000 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s…

Relaxing night leads to $1.5 million jackpot for Henrico lottery winner

HENRICO, VA — Keith Girard of Henrico County turned a relaxing evening into a life-changing moment after winning $1,512,806 playing the Virginia Lottery’s online game, Marvelous Money: Paradise Payout. Girard, who works…

Morning routine pays off as Crozet woman hits $203K jackpot

CROZET, VA — A Crozet small business owner struck it big while playing the Virginia Lottery’s High Roller Jackpot online game, winning a progressive jackpot worth $203,235. Elizabeth Butterfield, who enjoys playing…

Man charged in fatal New Year’s Day shooting of rideshare driver in Cottage City

COTTAGE CITY, MD — A 21-year-old Virginia man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a rideshare driver in Cottage City on New Year’s Day, according to the Prince…

Wegmans in Fredericksburg sells $1 million Powerball ticket

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A Powerball ticket purchased for Monday night’s drawing is now worth $1 million, and the Virginia Lottery is waiting to see who will step forward to claim the prize.…

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