Jessica Albert

Washington, D.C., United States

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Police shooting in senior living facility kills 1, injures woman

2 weeks ago | nbcwashington.com | Jessica Albert |Maggie More

NBC ConnecticutA man is dead and an elderly woman is in the hospital with gunshot wounds after the police response to an emergency call in Prince William County, Virginia, ended with officers firing their guns. Dozens of police cars could be seen scattered around the parking lot of the senior assisted living complex, as officers investigated the scene in the 12100 block of Clipper Drive. The initial emergency call came in around 10 a.m. on Saturday, police said.
DC residents, artists and relatives of JFK react to shakeup

Feb 14, 2025 | nbclosangeles.com | Maggie More |Jackie Bensen |Jessica Albert

Washington, D.C.'s arts community is still reeling from changes made to leadership at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Less than 24 hours after the announcement that President Donald Trump had been voted as chair of the board of trustees, the Kennedy Center is seeing fallout from featured performers and some of the remaining board members. "I really don't want to see any changes.
Kennedy Center changes: DC residents, artists and relatives of JFK react to shakeup

Feb 14, 2025 | nbcchicago.com | Maggie More |Jackie Bensen |Jessica Albert

Washington, D.C.'s arts community is still reeling from changes made to leadership at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Less than 24 hours after the announcement that President Donald Trump had been voted as chair of the board of trustees, the Kennedy Center is seeing fallout from featured performers and some of the remaining board members. "I really don't want to see any changes.
DC business owners say they support Trump’s ‘return to office’ order – NBC4 Washington

Jan 22, 2025 | nbcwashington.com | Jessica Albert

Golden Triangle businesses are hoping for a golden opportunity. “That’s definitely going to help us quite a bit,” 68 Café owner Ryan Nguyen said. Nguyen...
FBI accuses George Mason University student of plotting mass-casualty attack on Israeli consulate in NY

Dec 20, 2024 | nbcnewyork.com | Maggie More |Jessica Albert

A George Mason University freshman was arrested by the FBI this week and charged with distributing information about weapons of mass destruction online, after prosecutors say he plotted a mass-casualty attack against people at the Israeli consulate in New York. Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, an 18-year old student living in Falls Church, Virginia, operated "several pro-ISIS and Al Qaeda accounts that promoted violence against Jews," court documents said.
Man 'born and raised in Maryland' arrested in NYC CEO killing

Dec 9, 2024 | nbcwashington.com | Jessica Albert |Andrea Swalec

A 26-year-old Maryland native is being questioned as a person of interest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the executive gunned down on video last week on a busy New York City sidewalk. Luigi Mangione was "born and raised in Maryland," NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said at a news conference Monday. He was being held near Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a McDonald's employee thought he looked suspicious and called police.
Plaid Friday gives boost to Old Town businesses, shows 'woven threads' of community

Nov 29, 2024 | nbcwashington.com | Jessica Albert |Maggie More

For the last 15 years, Old Town Alexandria small businesses have been celebrating their own twist on Black Friday called "Plaid Friday.""Plaid Friday is the alternative to Black Friday," said Fibre Space Owner Danielle Romanetti. Romanetti actually founded Plaid Friday 15 years ago. "We've reclaimed the day," Romanetti said.
4 Health Benefits Of Pilates For Kids

Nov 26, 2024 | momjunction.com | Jessica Albert

Pilates is an excellent exercise to tone the muscles. But is it safe for kids? Learn the vital safety points to remember when considering Pilates for kids.
Man charged in deadly Virginia explosion mishandled propane leak, documents say

Oct 23, 2024 | nbcwashington.com | Jessica Albert |Gina Cook

Court documents reveal more details about a house explosion that killed a volunteer firefighter earlier this year in Sterling, Virginia. Roger Bentley, a former employee of agricultural retailer Southern States Cooperative, was indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, "unlawful release of hazardous materials, namely, liquified petroleum gas" and related charges, Loudoun County officials said Tuesday.
Dog found alive in rubble nearly a week after Virginia home exploded

Oct 21, 2024 | nbcbayarea.com | Gina Cook |Walter Morris |Jessica Albert

Six days after a powerful explosion leveled a home in Haymarket, Virginia, a dog was found alive in the rubble, fire officials say. Two couples and their young children who lived in the home on Coby Hunt Court managed to escape the house unharmed before the explosion reduced their home to an unrecognizable pile of debris the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 15. They thought their three pets likely died in the blast, which shook the neighborhood.