Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
Gaithersburg Is The Most Diverse City In US, New Study Says: Here's Why The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Body Found In Alexandria: Police Launch Death Investigation (DEVELOPING) Body Found In Alexandria: Police Launch Death Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Body Found In Alexandria: Police Launch Death Investigation (Developing) A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Alexandria, authorities announced. The Alexandria Police Department said officers responded to the 5000 block of Seminary Road, where the body was discovered. Details surrounding the incident remain scarce, and police say the investigation is ongoing. Officials have not released the identity of the man or provided additional information about the circumstances of the death. This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates as more information becomes available. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens? Join …
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop
Hawaiian Treats, 'Bad Ass' Vibes Coming To New Arlington Coffee Shop Arlington is getting a taste of Hawaii with a new coffee shop set to open. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will open its newest location in Arlington on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The shop will be located at 3701 North Fairfax Drive, about a block away from Quincy Park. Known for its premium Hawaiian coffee and island-inspired menu, the new shop will be the second location for local entrepreneurs Michelle and Richard Lee, who first launched in Alexandria. Their first shop quickly gained a following, and now, they're bringing another dose of Kona-grown caffeine to Northern Virginia. The Lees, bot…
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING) Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (DEVELOPING)
Nine-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Roads In Alexandria: Police (Developing) A scary scene played out in Alexandria on Thursday when a vehicle lost its brakes and plowed into traffic, triggering a nine-car pileup, authorities said. The crash happened on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the intersection of Duke Street and Quaker Lane, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Investigators said the driver of the out-of-control vehicle was unable to stop, causing a chain-reaction collision involving at least nine vehicles. Despite the magnitude of the crash, no serious injuries were reported, police said. Eastbound Duke Lane was shut down at the intersection o Quaker Road,…
Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Alexandria Gets 20 Years: Feds Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Alexandria Gets 20 Years: Feds
Predator Who Stalked, Kidnapped Victims In Alexandria Gets 20 Years: Feds A violent predator who orchestrated two terrifying kidnappings in Virginia and Maryland—one of which ended in gunfire—will spend nearly 20 years behind bars, federal authorities announced. District resident Tyree Eugene McCombs, 29, was sentenced to 228 months in federal prison this week, for his role in the September 2022 abduction and armed robbery of a couple in Alexandria, and the November 2022 kidnapping, robbery, and shooting of a 25-year-old woman in Maryland and DC. McCombs, who was already on supervised release for a previous violent crime at the time of the attacks, pleaded guilty…
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm
Schools Schedule Closures, Delays In Virginia Amid Latest Snow Storm Many schools in Maryland and Virginia will be closed on Wednesday as the region continues to contend with the latest batch of winter weather that brought inches of snow and ice. Some schools were disrupted on Tuesday and dismissed students early, and even more are planning to close for the day on Wednesday, Feb. 12 with as many as six inches accumulating in some areas, leaving conditions on roadways tricky. Among the schools reported to be altering their dismissal times as of 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday:  Alexandria City Public Schools: All virtual; Arlington County Public Schools: Closed W…
Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfax County: Police Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfax County: Police
Mother Killed, Child Hospitalized By Hit-Run Driver In Fairfax County: Police A heartbreaking hit-and-run in Virginia left a mother dead and her young child hospitalized, as detectives work to track down the driver who fled the scene. Fairfax County Police say the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn. Investigators determined that 33-year-old Erica Tibbs, of Alexandria, and her 5-year-old child were crossing Richmond Highway when a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban struck them.  The impact left both severely injured in the roadway as the driver ditched the SUV a short distance…
Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit Through Calvert County, Sheriff Says Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit Through Calvert County, Sheriff Says
Car Thief Leads 120 MPH Pursuit Through Calvert County, Sheriff Says A Virginia man is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a dangerous high-speed chase in Calvert County, MD, hitting 120 mph and running multiple red lights before crashing a stolen vehicle. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, law enforcement was alerted to a stolen vehicle entering Calvert County, traveling southbound on Southern Maryland Boulevard near Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. A Maryland State Trooper attempted to stop the vehicle near the Country Plaza Shopping Center, though, while the vehicle slowed briefly…
Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD
Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD The search for a missing man in Fairfax County has ended in tragedy, authorities announced. Tamrat Gebremichel was reported missing after having last been seen on Jan. 5 in Springfield, Fairfax County police said.  On Jan. 14, police announced that 39-year-old Gebremichel was found dead.  A GoFundMe says that Gebremichel was found dead in Alexandria. Further circumstances around the case have not been released, and police said only that no foul play was suspected. "He leaves behind his loving wife, Feven, and their two young sons, ages 9 and 11," the campaign says…
Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say
Student Stalked By Substitute Teacher, Arlington Officials Say An Arlington Public Schools substitute teacher has been arrested on charges of sexual misconduct involving a student, and police are seeking additional victims, officials announced. Timothy McGhee, 47, of Alexandria, VA, was arrested on January 10 following a criminal investigation by the Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit. McGhee is charged with taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a supervisory or custodial relationship and stalking, police said. The investigation began on January 3 after police received information about an inappropriate sexual rel…
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING) Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (DEVELOPING)
Thousands Without Power In Arlington Area Amid Freezing Temperatures (Developing) Thousands in Virginia were left in the cold on Friday afternoon as Dominion Energy worked to repair an outage reported in the Arlington area. As of 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, crews were working on multiple projects that left more than 6,000 of its 2.78 million customers, largely in Arlington. There was a total of 6,006 customers reporting outages in Arlington, with another 50 in Alexandria.  It is unclear what caused the power to go out.  Complete restoration is expected no later than 7 p.m. on Friday afternoon as crews continue working. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want …
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING) Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (DEVELOPING)
Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In These DMV Communities (Developing) The DMV is contending with the first snowstorm of 2025, causing chaos for motorists and homeowners throughout the region. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the area through 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning as Maryland, Virginia, and DC contend with the first major storm of the season. 7:45am-The heaviest mixed precip remains across southern MD/central VA. Areas further north continue to see light to moderate precip mainly in the form of snow. Meanwhile, a dry slot continues east from I-81 setting up a lull later this morning-midday. More snow later aft/eve. pic.twitter.com/RaTa1FjYsC — NWS…