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Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Annual National Book Festival to unite authors, book enthusiasts in nation’s capital
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The free annual event serves as a way to uplift and gather over 90 bestselling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of book enthusiasts for panel discussions, book talks, book signings and other engaging activities. This is not a ticketed event; seating for events will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Warm Weekend Ahead in Washington D.C. with Cool Evenings Providing Respite from Daytime Heat
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a stretch of increasing clouds today with a high nearing 88 degrees, as calm winds from the south pick up between 5 to 7 mph in the morning, this shift in weather could bring about a subtle yet appreciable change in the day's mood despite the lack of rain to rinse the summer heat from the city's streets, in a forecast update published early this morning.
Trouble in Queenstown By Delia Pitts: Review/Giveaway
Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase the book from Amazon. Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts introduces badass private investigator Evander Myrick (named after her police chief father, who always wanted a son). “Vandy” has recently returned to Queenstown, New Jersey, the community where she grew up, to restart her career after the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. In the opening chapter, Vandy bests a thug in a bar fight and then picks up a sexy mimbo for a one-night stand.
A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War
Four years ago, voters in the U.S. became familiar with voting by mail. But a new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum opens Saturday as a reminder that earlier generations of voters used the postal service to cast absentee ballots decades before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the 2020 election.
Joe Hickey: a classic rock veteran in St. Michaels
ST. MICHAELS — For Joe Hickey, local musician and seasoned guitarist, rock was not only a genre of music. It was his life. From the Bee Gees to Led Zeppelin to Otis Redding, Hickey has played with them all and assisted in the movement that we now know as “classic rock.” After a 35 year hiatus, Hickey has re-devoted himself to music. A love that he has shared since boyhood....
Residents of new DC luxury apartment building complain of flooding, rising fees
Residents of a new luxury apartment building in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood are furious after the building flooded and their utility fees continue to spike. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom about 1 a.m. Thursday. She said she and her boyfriend bailed with buckets, but after a couple of hours, they faced a torrent. Beyond their door, it sounded like a babbling brook.
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
BREAKING: Former AU student gets suspended sentence, three years probation for Leonard Hall case
The former American University student who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse and second-degree burglary was sentenced on Friday to three years of supervised probation for crimes he committed on Oct. 31, 2022, in Leonard Hall. David Kramer-Fried, 21, received a suspended sentence of 15 months for second-degree burglary and...
Hoban football vs. Archbishop Spalding: Knights open season with loss to Maryland state champ
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Archbishop Spalding quarterback Malik Washington had a big first half as the Cavaliers defeated Archbishop Hoban, 28-14, at Dowd Field in Akron. Spalding is the back-to-back defending Maryland Class A champions. Hoban, which reached the OHSAA Division II state final last season, was ranked No. 1 in...
Maryland Terps running back Roman Hemby eyes breakout season
The Maryland Terps are a week away from kicking off a new season against UConn on August 31 in College Park.Running back Roman Hemby, who played his high school football at The John Carroll School, is among the Terps key returners. He gained 680 yards last season, but the year before, he racked up nearly 1,000 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns.The redshirt junior said he's ready for a bounce-back season."You know, it's minor things for me, just to kind of get back to where I was," Hemby said. "I feel like I wasn't too far off. But, you know, anything...
Sailing Quartet Captures 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship
The Harvard Sailing team, comprising Justin Callahan, Mitchell Callahan, Marbella Marlo, and Lachlain McGranahan, achieved victory at the 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship in Annapolis, Maryland. Their team, Los Huevos, secured the George R. Hinman Trophy with an impressive 15-2 record, easily surpassing competitors like Rock City Cruising Club and Jet Lag, each at 11 wins. Notably, this marks the second consecutive year that Harvard has claimed the Hinman Trophy. The team is set to return to campus as rising juniors and seniors, building on a strong previous season.
New middle school opens in Millersville as Anne Arundel County Public Schools undergo redistricting process
BALTIMORE -- It's been a long and complicated journey as Anne Arundel County Public Schools underwent a redistricting process that will impact 21,000 students this upcoming school year. But Thursday was a day to celebrate as AACPS opened a new state-of-the-art middle school in Millersville. The new Old Mill Middle School South will welcome 1,140 students in just a few days. Clapping and cheering resounded as the principal greeted families and staff during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Welcome to Old Mill Middle School South, everybody!" "Everything is just better here," Silas Hinckle, an upcoming eighth-grader said. For Hinckle, the new school year is looking much...
Maryland Weather: Summer heat returns for back to school
BALTIMORE -- One more day of pleasant heat and lower humidity as many students are focusing on getting back to school. High pressure remains in control at the surface keeping rain clouds out of the forecast until Sunday night. Let the outdoor fun continue with relatively cooler mornings and hot and dry afternoons. It's back to school for many on Monday! Make sure to send the kids in comfortable clothing as temperatures register in the upper 80s to low 90s during the afternoon. We can expect mostly sunny skies during the day and a slight chance for an isolated evening or overnight shower.Steamy heat returns Tuesday through Wednesday with the feels like temperature possibly soaring into the triple digits as a warm front moves through the forecast area. Stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for the latest.A midweek cold front will bring a better chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday into Thursday. Cooler temperatures in store for Labor Day weekend.
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