Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call'
Virginia Community Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' When Alexandria children faced eviction, needed a winter coat, or had nobody to turn to, Roberto Gomez was often the one who showed up.  Now, the Virginia community he spent years helping is mourning the man who made its young people his life's work. Gomez was the driving force behind Cornerstone Craftsman, an Alexandria organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people, particularly those facing obstacles that threatened their futures. According to Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Gomez's commitment went far beyond his organization, often putting him at the center of s…

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One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Maryland Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS) One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Maryland Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS) One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Maryland Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS)
One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Maryland Townhouse Fire (Photos) Not everyone made it out of a burning Maryland townhouse alive on Sunday morning as several residents jumped from the second floor to escape the flames. The fire broke out around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the 1800 block of Copeland Street in Annapolis, where firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the two-story home. One person was killed in the fire in Annapolis. Annapolis Fire Department The fire started in the basement and quickly spread throughout the townhouse, according to the Annapolis Fire Department. As crews searched for t…
Neighbor Hears Cries For Help After Maryland Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire Neighbor Hears Cries For Help After Maryland Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire Neighbor Hears Cries For Help After Maryland Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire
Neighbor Hears Cries For Help After Maryland Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire An 89-year-old Maryland woman accidentally set her clothing on fire while standing near her stove. A neighbor heard her cries for help, but she could not be saved. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, firefighters were called to Willowood Apartment Homes on Washington Lane in Westminster after a neighbor smelled smoke, heard a fire alarm sounding, and called 911, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters rushed inside, found the woman, and carried her out of the apartment, where they immediately began trying to save her life. The flames were extinguished in less tha…
Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police
Speed, Alcohol Suspected In Deadly Annandale Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Burke Driver: Police A 28-year-old Virginia man was killed when his car veered off the road and slammed into a guardrail in an early-morning crash that police believe may have involved speed and alcohol. Christian Bejarano, of Burke, was driving a Subaru Impreza east on Little River Turnpike near the I-495 overpass in Annandale around 2:16 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the guardrail, Fairfax County Police said. Bejarano was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Detectives from the department's Crash Reconstruction Unit believe speed and alcoh…
Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer
Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer One of country music’s most recognizable voices has fallen silent. Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys’ longtime bass singer, died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, his family and the group announced. He was 83. He died from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia following a long battle with cancer, according to the Oak Ridge Boys’ announcement. Sterban’s booming bass refrain helped make “Elvira” a crossover sensation in 1981. The song reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the pop chart, earning a Grammy along the way. His unmistakably low voice had surprisingl…

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VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds
DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds A DC man's beef over a barbecue grill ended with 22 rounds of gunfire, a murder conviction and a 36-year prison sentence. Irv Duff, 36, was sentenced on Friday, Nov. 13, in DC Superior Court for the August 2023 murder of 26-year-old Darnell Gibson, who was shot three times in the back as he tried to run away, according to federal prosecutors. The deadly confrontation began when Duff got into an argument with his girlfriend in the stairwell of her apartment building and knocked over a barbecue grill belonging to Gibson, who came out of his apartment to confront him about it. Things only esc…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit An inquest has revealed how Lauren Bennett died, months after fans mourned the singer whose voice helped make “Party Rock Anthem” a worldwide hit. Bennett died by suicide at 36, assistant coroner Jyoti Gill concluded during an inquest at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court in Maidstone, England, on Friday, Oct. 30, according to UK-based Metro. The finding provides an official conclusion following earlier coverage in which her cause of death had not been announced. Initial reports, including Daily Voice’s, gave her age as 37. Original report - Lauren Bennett Dies: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock…