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First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce Third of Six 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (VR) - To commence July 4th festivities, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a private, not-for-profit, educational institution. As hundreds listened to the recitation of the Declaration of Independence while being serenaded by the Fifes & Drums, the Governor and First Lady […] The post First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce Third of Six 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Metropolitan Police Seek Help to Identify Suspect in Aggravated Assault with Firework in Northwest Washington
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault in Northwest Washington. According to the police, on Sunday, June 30, at around 3:13 p.m., an individual recklessly discharged a lit firework towards someone in the vicinity of the 1500 block of 9th Street. This reckless act left the victim with injuries necessitating medical treatment at a nearby hospital. MPD released a statement asking for assistance in locating the suspect who fled the scene post-assault. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result.
Marietta FFA officers attend D.C. conference
Marietta FFA Chapter President Schuyler Blevins and Reporter Josie Dobbins recently traveled to Washington D.C. for the Washington Leadership Conference. The duo, along with 50 other Oklahoma members, left on June 9 and returned home on June 17. During the conference, they participated in 14 different sessions intended to help...
U.S. Cities With The Most Black-Owned Businesses
The African American community is no stranger to entrepreneurship. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Black Americans own 3.5 million businesses, employing over 1.2 million people. These entrepreneurs are at the forefront of a new generation of wealth and ownership for the Black community. However, Black-owned businesses thrive more in some American cities than others. As more Black entrepreneurs emerge, where are the best destinations to set up shop? Here are the U.S. cities with the most Black-owned businesses, according to a new survey from LendingTree.
MCFRS Assists in Battling Early Morning House Fire After Vehicle Driven Into House
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 6500blk of Ager Rd in Chillum, MD to provide mutual aid to the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGPD) on Saturday, July 7, 2024. According to PGPD, units were dispatched at approximately 4:38am for a...
After Maryland men's lacrosse's magical postseason run, who's staying and leaving for John Tillman?
Maryland men's lacrosse coach John Tillman led his Terrapins the Final Four and National Championship game in 2024. Those accomplishments under Tillman seem evergreen in his 13 years at the helm of the program, as 2024 marked his 10th and eighth appearances in the Final Four and National Championship games, respectively. But Tillman himself acknowledged that few thought the 2024 Terps could reach such heights.
2024 Caribbean Carnival Festival to be held in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott joined the founder of Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Dr. Elaine Simon, City leaders, Caribbean artists, and community members to announce the return of this year's Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Festival in Baltimore. The Baltimore/ Washington DC One Caribbean Carnival will be held...
Food for Thought: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4M for Fumbling Food Assistance, Struggling Families Left in the Lurch
Mistakes and Missteps: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4 Million for Food Assistance Errors. Families Left Hungry: District’s Struggling System Slows Down Food Aid. According to WashingTonExaminer, Washington, D.C. is being fined $4.4 million by the government because it makes too many mistakes when giving food assistance to people who need it. This is the second year in a row that Washington, D.C. has made too many mistakes. This means that 20% of the people who get help don’t get the right amount of money. This can cause families to go hungry because it takes a long time to fix the mistakes.
Pool PSA: Wilson Aquatic Center Finally Reopens Sunday!!
“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to announce that the Wilson Aquatic Center will resume operations on Sunday, July 7th at 10 a.m. Significant upgrades have been made to the facility, including a new and redesigned HVAC system with rooftop...
Douglas Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Fatal Alien Smuggling Operation
A Douglas man has been handed a 130-month prison sentence for his role in an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in a death. Manuel Victor Gastelum, 27, received the sentence after pleading guilty to charges of Transportation of Illegal Aliens for Profit Resulting in Death. The sentencing by United States District Court Judge Rosemary Márquez took place last week, according to an official press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona.
Tobacco Hut to open in Annandale
Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale by the end of the month. The store is already stocked, and a cedar case for cigars is under construction. Tobacco Hut carries vape products, hookahs, e-cigarettes, CBD products, kratom, and related items. The store was first...
NEW: Call Your Mother sets grand opening date for McLean deli
Call Your Mother’s McLean location will morph from a food truck into a physical storefront this weekend. The popular bagel shop will hold a grand opening for its newest deli at 6232 Old Dominion Drive in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center this Sunday (July 7), according to a notice posted to its website.
Fairfax turtles find a new home up the pond in Manassas
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - The City of Fairfax is removing accumulated sediment and debris that flows down into the pond and improving the pond’s water quality. Dredging the pond increases its water holding capacity and prevents pollutants from reaching the Accotink Creek Watershed. What happens to the turtles once...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Assistance to Nab Suspects in Northwest D.C. Daytime Car Theft
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the individuals behind a recent vehicle theft in Northwest D.C. In a brazen midday theft on June 25, 2024, suspects made off with a car that was left unlocked and with the engine running. According to the official report, the incident occurred while the victim was delivering packages in the 1200 block of 8th Street, Northwest.
WPL Bus Trip to National Book Festival
The Wyomissing Public Library invites area residents to come along on a one-day bus trip to the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress 2024 National Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Washington, D.C. The free event, which is open to the public, is scheduled to take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Locavino Wins Fifth Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring has received Wine Spectator’s fifth consecutive Award of Excellence. In the 2024 Wine Spectator awards announced last month, more than 3,700 restaurants worldwide were recognized for their wine programs. Locavino was once again the only locally owned restaurant among the five restaurants in Montgomery County, which includes The Capital Grille, Fogo de Chão, Morton’s The Steakhouse, and Seasons 52.
Scouts from Troop 652 spend week together at reservation
Thirty Scouts from Troop 652, sponsored by St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in McLean, recently completed a week in the woods at the Rodney Scout Reservation in Maryland. While at camp, seven scouts from the troop advanced in rank. The troop earned a total of 86 merit badges and competed in the camp’s Iron Scout Competition, which included running, canoeing, rock-climbing and archery. Four Scouts auditioned to participate in the Closing Campfire and were selected to perform.
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