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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.
Baltimore and Washington DC Under Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar, St. Mary's County Faces Extreme Heat
As Baltimore braces itself for another sweltering day, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM this evening for multiple areas including, the DC area, parts of Maryland, Virginia, and the western shores of the Chesapeake. Baltimore and Washington DC are expected to hit the upper 90s with heat indices soaring between 105-108, according to the National Weather Service.
Heroic Water Rescue On The Potomac River This 4th Of July
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. – On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:54 pm, a distress call was made over VHF Marine radio and to Public Safety Communications, reporting a boat rapidly taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the Potomac River. The vessel, carrying seven people, was disabled.
East All-Stars win big in resumption of District 17 July 4 game
After a decade’s absence, the all-District 17 American Legion all-star baseball game resumed on its traditional July 4 summertime date this season, and the result was a one-sided finish at Waters Field in Vienna. The competition included players from all eight district teams (four teams per side), with the...
Fairfax Water: No quality concerns after use of Washington Aqueduct paused
Fairfax Water customers weren’t affected by the recent Boil Water Advisory that went out to D.C. and Arlington County residents before Independence Day. The utility, which serves almost 2 million people in Northern Virginia, suspended its use of the Washington Aqueduct early on Wednesday (July 3) before the advisory was issued later that day. Though D.C. and Arlington both lifted the advisory yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax Water says it hasn’t yet resumed getting water from the aqueduct.
Nominate a Non-Profit Organization for Our Giving Back Award!
Prince William Living is proud to announce that nominations are open for our annual Giving Back Award!. Part of our mission here at Prince William Living is to enhance our community’s quality of life and inspire our readers to do the same. We highlight ‘Giving Back’ organizations in every print issue, creating greater awareness and support for their efforts. Annually, we invite our readers to nominate outstanding not-for-profit organizations in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park through our “Giving Back Award.”
Rockville High School Won the “It’s Academic” Super Bowl (DMV) 25 Years Ago
In this edition of the MoCo Time Capsule, we take a look at a team of students from Rockville High School that led their school to victory in the “It’s Academic” Superbowl, beating the champions of the Baltimore and Central Virginia regions back in 1999. A total...
Missing 3-Year-Old Found In Rockville Pool Dies At Area Hospital: Police
Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 5, the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a missing boy. Rockville City Police responded to Elmcroft Court, where the child was found in a neighborhood pool. First responders provided CPR to the boy, who was rushed to an area...
Peace Day Celebration Set for Sunday, July 14
11:10 a.m. – Let’s get this party singing…. 12:05 p.m. – Let’s get this party thinking about peace…. Billy Gilman – performance includes songs from his album with Mattie. 1:05 p.m. – Peace Day Proclamation Program. Most Peace Stations begin closing. Remarks & Mattie’s...
Fugitive captured after he's caught urinating in public in Rockville
If you are currently wanted by the police, the smartest mode of operation is to avoid engaging in further illegal activity that might attract the attention of law enforcement. That strategy eluded an individual who allegedly was caught urinating in public in the 2000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Rockville on June 29, 2024. A Rockville City police officer ran the 32-year-old suspect's name through the system, and learned that the man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, for failure to appear in court. He was taken into custody on both matters, police report.
NHRA legend John Force moved from neuro intensive care, healing from traumatic brain injury will be ‘long and difficult’
NHRA legend John Force has been moved from the neuro-intensive care unit as he continues the "long and difficult" road to recovery following a catastrophic crash at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals.
Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency itself. Kayla Owen — a […] The post Youngkin administration denies FOIA request from member of own task force appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
IKA Keratoconus Symposium, CIME spark educational opportunities
IKA Keratoconus Symposium and Controversies in Modern Eye Care shone brightly in May. The International Keratoconus Academy (IKA) was organized around a mission, and the IKA Keratoconus Symposium is a means to that end. CEO and cofounder S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, serves as cochair of the IKA Keratoconus Symposium alongside Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, president and cofounder, and Elizabeth Yeu, MD. Together, they strive to promote professional education and scientific development in keratoconus, bringing the disease front and center for eye care providers around the globe.
Football Player Capsules: Chantz Harley
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Harley was a two-star recruit out of Landon (Bethesda, Md.) in the 2021 class. He earned several lower Division I offers and opted for Villanova.
Giancarlo Esposito, Known for His Role as Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, to Appear at Montgomery College
Montgomery College will host “In Conversation with Giancarlo Esposito” at the Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville on Thursday, November 7. Esposito is best known for his role as Gustavo Fring in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”. Per Montgomery College:...
Donnell Rawlings comes home to Alexandria
The comedian hits The Birchmere on the heels of his first Netflix special. After playing to a packed house last summer, comedian and D.C. native Donnell Rawlings is headed back to the Birchmere with his Black & Mild Tour on July 6. “I enjoy coming back to Alexandria and seeing...
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