In a year when so many have stayed at home, Jackie Hairston did not. A 35-year U.S. Postal Service employee, she loved her job, deemed essential, inside the busy Ward Circle substation in Northwest D.C. “Yes, she was dedicated,†her brother Melvin told the News4 I-Team. “She was loved by her coworkers; anybody would have loved her.†Before her birthday in…
Daily Archives: February 4, 2021
Lawyer Found Dead in Laurel Home After Report of Possible Burglary
A lawyer was found dead in his home in Laurel, Maryland, on Wednesday after police responded to a report of a possible burglary. A homicide investigation is underway. Brian R. Bregman was found in the 500 block of Main Street, in his home above his law office. He was 43, Laurel police said. “Brian was a very nice guy,†the…
Trump says he won’t testify at impeachment trial, denying Democrats’ request he answer questions
Democratic prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump requested he testify under oath either before or during the Senate trial.
Parler CEO John Matze fired by Rebekah Mercer-controlled board
Parler fired its CEO John Matze after the freewheeling social media platform was taken offline last month over its role in the Capitol riots.
Coronavirus in DC, Maryland, Virginia: What to Know on Feb. 4
Here’s what to know about the coronavirus data, resources and reopenings across the D.C. area.
Virginia to Halt Deactivations of Idle E-ZPass Accounts
Officials in Virginia say they are temporarily pausing deactivations of idle E-ZPass accounts during the coronavirus pandemic
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty After Government Contracts for Masks Go Unfilled
A Virginia businessman who was awarded $38 million in federal contracts to provide high-quality masks during the coronavirus pandemic has pleaded guilty to fraud and making false statements
Virginia Senate Passes Death Penalty Abolition Bill
The Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would abolish the death penalty