Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride'
Maryland Firefighter, Nursing Student Dies At 19: 'He Wore His Uniform With Pride' A 19-year-old Maryland firefighter who proudly wore his cadet uniform in high school was still training to serve his community while studying nursing in college when his life was cut short. Emmanuel K. A. Amponsah, a 2025 graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Glenarden, died on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Glenn Dale Fire Association, where he had been a probationary firefighter since March. Amponsah was pursuing a nursing degree at Bowie State University while completing Volunteer Recruit School with the Prince George's County fire company. His commitment to public ser…

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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…
Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon'
Teen Swimmer Who Became Lifeguard, Coach Killed In Crash At 17: 'Far Too Soon' A Maryland teenager spent a decade making memories in the pool, first as a swimmer and later as a lifeguard and coach.  Now, the people who watched him grow up are helping his family honor a life cut short at 17. Ethan Assion Ramos, a junior at Northwest High School in Germantown, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday when the Jeep Wrangler he was driving crashed along Riffle Ford Road in Montgomery County. The crash was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 11, leaving his community reeling. "Ethan was a very loved member of Northwest High School as well as Kingsv…
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'Beautiful Smile': Maryland Hit-Run Victim Leaves Behind Son In Honduras A Maryland man killed in a hit-and-run crash is being remembered by his family as a devoted father with an infectious laugh as his loved ones raise money to bring him home to Honduras for burial. Jackson Alexander Pavon-Fonseca, 30, of Laurel, was struck by a driver who fled the scene around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the 7900 block of 14th Avenue in Hyattsville, according to Prince George's County Police. Officers found Pavon-Fonseca lying in the roadway, where he was pronounced dead. Police identified him on Friday, Nov. 13, as investigators continued searching for the driver w…
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'Mischief Managed': Friends Mourn DC Building Manager Who Loved Holidays, Harry Potter By the time November rolled around, James Stuart usually had his Christmas decorations out, ready for another holiday season surrounded by friends and family. This year, the 46-year-old DC building manager won't be coming home to celebrate. Stuart was killed on Thursday, Nov. 12, when 55-year-old DC doctor Matt Wade Lambert opened fire near VIDA Fitness in the 1500 block of 15th Street NW, wounding four others before taking his own life. For Angelo Gunn, who counted Stuart among his closest friends, the loss is especially painful as the holidays approach, a time of year when "Jimmy" was at…

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VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why VA Among Nation's 10 Most Wasteful States In New Rankings: Here's Why
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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Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say
Woman Killed When Speeding SUV Veers Off Virginia Highway Into Tree, Police Say A late-night drive turned deadly in Virginia when a speeding SUV careened off the road and crashed into a tree, killing the 39-year-old woman behind the wheel. Loudoun resident Assiatou Barry was traveling north on Lee Highway near Pageland Lane in Manassas around 12:23 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, when she lost control of her 2023 Hyundai Tucson, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The SUV left the roadway and struck a tree, leaving Barry fatally injured. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince William County crash investigators are working to determine what led t…

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course An attorney from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon after taking a different kind of hit during the race. Andrea Sager, 35, was seen in viral footage smoking marijuana, apparently with a spectator, during the Sunday, Nov. 1 marathon. The single mom and poker player confirmed her disqualification on Instagram, noting that her results have been scrubbed from the New York Road Runners website.   While Sager's marathon results may have gone up in smoke, her sense of humor certainly hasn't. Sager posted a selfie with the words "Why were you disqualifi…