Seaman Apprentice Emmanuella Iggy, a 2021 graduate of Woodbridge High School, is serving as an operations specialist aboard the USS Mahan, a Navy destroyer based at Naval Station Norfolk.
Iggy, who joined the Navy two years ago seeking structure and productivity, recently completed a deployment that included Operation Epic Fury and identified more than 200 surface contacts. She credits her mother, Uchenna Grace Sheref, for raising her with strong values.
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from beginning construction on the Trump memorial arch for 14 days, hours after commission approval, FOX 5 DC reported.
The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly will rise to $33,200 and the Child Tax Credit will increase for 2027, the IRS announced, NBC 4 Washington reported.
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
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JetBlue has raised its checked baggage fees for the second time this year as jet fuel prices stay high, NBC 4 Washington reported.
Santa and Mrs. Claus have a special message at the Santa Send Off on December 4 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., the City of Manassas Park said.
Stafford County is launching a brand-new, immersive Holiday Market experience at this year’s annual Tree Lighting event, Stafford Parks, Recreation and Tourism said.
Grocery chains and restaurants are offering Thanksgiving meal deals for 2026, from a $30 grocery bundle that feeds six to a nearly $300 fully cooked turkey dinner for 12, FOX 5 DC reported.
Fredericksburg Deputy Police Chief Crystal Hill confirmed an infant less than 1 year of age died in a death investigation at a Mary’s Shelter home, FXBG Advance reported.
A police records officer said the death is no longer being investigated as a criminal matter. Hill would not release the cause of death.
“We’re not defending a title,” head coach Marcus Kahn said. “We’re chasing a second one.” Fredericksburg Free Press reported that the University of Mary Washington men’s basketball team opens its season Friday at 7:30 p.m. against Marywood University in the University of Scranton tournament.
The Eagles return 13 players from last year’s NCAA Division III national championship team, including All-America guard Kye Robinson, and were picked No. 1 in the nation by D3hoops.com.
