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Prince George’s County police: Person killed in Suitland shooting was a minor
SUITLAND, Md. (DC News Now) — Police said that the male killed in a Suitland shooting Thursday evening was a minor. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) released more information Friday about a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured. PGPD officers responded to the 7400 block of Towne Park Rd. […]
Maryland man reported missing; truck found empty after crash
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Police said that an Anne Arundel County man was reported missing after his pickup truck was found crashed in Prince George’s County on Wednesday. In a news release, Maryland State Police (MSP) said that 54-year-old Mark Raymond Mathias of Odenton, Md. was last seen around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in […]
Bowie residents sound the alarm over new developments along busy Route 301
BOWIE, Md. — People in Prince George’s County packed a town hall meeting about new developments and Route 301. Bowie residents expressed concerns about the future of the highway as two more new developments are being built. The meeting was hosted by Prince George’s County Councilmembers Ingrid Watson...
Adelphi Road reopens after College Park gas leak
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Police said a portion of Adelphi Road was closed Friday morning while crews investigated reports of a gas leak. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said the affected area was the stretch of roadway between University Boulevard and Stanford Road. PGPD’s post on the X platform said […]
Rabid racoon found in College Park, health officials say
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Health Department is warning community members of a rabid racoon that was found near the College Park Woods area. College Park Animal Control picked up the racoon on June 21 from the 3600 block of De Pauw Place. The racoon had multiple wounds and […]
District Heights, Maryland – Prince George’s County
Rooted in history and looking to the future with a resident focus. Incorporated in 1936, the city of District Heights has a history that is rooted in the postwar era, particularly around the influx of veterans seeking homes under the GI Bill. Today, District Heights stands as a diverse and welcoming city, with easy access to the vibrancy of Washington DC, but offering the quaint community charm that makes it feel like home.
Charles County Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance in locating Hughesville suspect
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Hughesville woman in connection with a home invasion, armed robbery and first-degree assault. The suspect, 27-year-old Danielle Sicam Alicka of Hughesville, is accused of forcing her way into a Waldorf home on […]
Stepfather strangles 18-year-old stepson to death in Maryland: police
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. - A man has been convicted in Charles County after choking his stepson to death in Waldorf, according to police. The suspect has been identified as 44-year-old George Christopher Floyd. He has been convicted of second-degree murder and false imprisonment. Officers responded to a residence in Waldorf...
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another busy week in Alexandria, this one with multiple appearances by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The first was the bridge opening on Tuesday night, the second of a pair of openings related to the Clipper Round the World Race yacht race. The second is an ongoing debate about whether or...
Alexandria opens new exhibit highlighting community stories and neighborhood history
As part of the 275th birthday celebrations this year, the Office of Historic Alexandria has launched a new exhibit in The Lyceum (201 S. Washington Street) dedicated to an oral history project. The project is called Mapping Alexandria: Stories of a Changing City. It includes interviews with current and former...
Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza still opening in former dry cleaner in Old Town North
After a construction delay, Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is still planning to open in Old Town North before the end of this year, the company tells ALXnow. Construction started and then stopped at the building at 700 Slaters Lane, and will resume again in the next few weeks, according to Natasha Neely, a vice president for marketing for the company. Neely did not comment on the delay.
Regional gelato chain opens new location in Old Town
Regional gelato chain Pitango Gelato opened earlier this week at 115 S. Union Street in Old Town, a block away from the waterfront. The location held a grand opening on Tuesday, June 25. The new location is next to Union Street Public House and less than a block away from Ben & Jerry’s.
Lady Seeks a New Home
Lady is a 2-year-old female dog who is searching for someone special!. She can be a bit nervous when meeting new people, but once she's comfortable with you, you will have a best friend for life. Lady quickly fell in love with our animal care team and her social circle...
Alexandria Seeks a Company to Install Public EV Charging Stations
It may get easier to charge electric vehicles in Alexandria. Currently, most electric vehicle charging stations in Alexandria are inside apartment or condo buildings (only for use by residents of those buildings) or at hotels (for guests only). Many homeowners have installed their own chargers at home for personal use.
New Affordable Housing in Arlandria Moves Forward
A project to raze a garden apartment community and replace it with a larger development on Elbert Avenue in the Arlandria neighborhood is moving forward. City Council on Saturday will be voting on a request for a loan of $3,475,000 and a pilot rental subsidy grant of of $350,000 to Community Lodgings, Inc., which will help move forward an application for Virginia Housing Opportunity Tax Credits.
As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter. Connecticut is working to create what proponents believe will...
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