Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore To Pay $3.5M To Businesses In Freddie Gray Unrest
The city will spend $3.5 million to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from Freddie Gray's 2015 death, multiple news outlets report.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Miami, FL|News|
1,644-Pound Great White Shark Pings Off Florida’s Coast
Scot, a 12.3-foot adult male shark, is an ambitious traveler. He was first tagged in September 2021 in Nova Scotia.
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Tampa, FL|News|
FL Sues Biden Administration Over Transportation Mask Mandate
Florida is leading 20 other states by taking legal action against President Joe Biden’s federal mask mandate on public transportation.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Proposed Biden Tax Could Cost 14 Georgia Billionaires
The Biden Administration has proposed a new 20 percent tax on billionaires. Here's what it means for Georgia's wealthiest.
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Miami, FL|News|
Proposed Biden Tax Could Cost 70 Florida Billionaires
The Biden Administration has proposed a new 20 percent tax on billionaires. Here's what it means for Florida's wealthiest.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Tyre Sampson: New Details In Teen's Fatal Fall From Tower Ride
Family said Tyre Sampson, 14, had been turned away from 2 rides at ICON Park before he went on the Orlando FreeFall, and fell to his death.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
'Unmask Georgia Students Act' Signed Into Law By Gov. Kemp
The "Unmask Georgia Students" law prevents kids from suffering disciplinary or academic consequences for ignoring school mask mandates.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Chris Rock’s Atlanta Show Sees Ticket Surge After Oscars Slap
Tickets for Chris Rock's comedy show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta are going fast following the "slap heard around the world."
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Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington County PD Adjusting Services Due To Smaller Workforce
Because the police department has seen a significant reduction in its workforce, Chief Andy Penn said it must prioritize its workload.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Falls Church To Host 'Walk Through A Park Day' Wednesday
Residents can take advantage of free tours at three Falls Church parks.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington County Police Searching For Missing Teen
Arlington County police are asking the public to help them locate 16-year-old Mauricio Alvarado Gutierrez.
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Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn, VA|News|
Renovations Coming To The Crossing Clarendon
This outdoor shopping mall's central green space, The Loop, will be expanding to offer more spaces to walk, shop, relax and explore.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Worker Injured After Confronting Store Thief In Arlington: Police
According to police, a worker was struck in the face after confronting a person who stole cigarettes from an Arlington store.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Couple Steals Power Tools From Arlington Homeowner's Garage
According to police, the homeowner left his garage door open when a man and woman decided to help themselves to his belongings.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Sailor Killed In Pearl Harbor Attack Interred At Arlington
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the remains of U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Walter C. Stein were never recovered — until recently.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Drug Take Back Day Is April 30 In Falls Church
Residents can properly dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other medications at the Falls Church Police Department next month.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
First Attempt To Free Container Ship Stuck In Bay Set For Tuesday
Crews will try to refloat the Ever Forward, a container ship that has been stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for more than two weeks.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Meridian High School Awarded LEED Gold Certification
Meridian High School received the certification by utilizing environmentally friendly building practices, the school district said.
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Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Students Win 15 Nat'l Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Arlington students were selected from more than 100,000 teens from across the country and Canada, the school district said.
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Arlington, VA|News|
MOLTN Cookies To Open In Arlington This Saturday
The Arlington shop will offer cookies baked to order along with milkshakes and ice cream.
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