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D.C. United Bets Big on Boris Enow Signing
The addition of Cameroonian midfielder Boris Enow, straight from Maccabi Netanya FC, is a bold and necessary move for a team that’s been struggling to get back into the spotlight. Let’s face it, 2019 was the last time fans saw the team vying for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and it’s been downhill ever since. But is Enow the missing piece in this puzzle?
Virginia Dream FC soccer team wins another championship
The Virginia Dream FC soccer team, on the heels of becoming the United Premier Soccer League’s DMV South Conference playoff champions, also won another recent title. The Dream, based in Falls Church, defeated the host Annapolis Blues, 2-0, to win the men’s National Premier Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Conference crown. The win came after the Dream earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Alexandria Reds Pro in a semifinal match.
Date announced for Commanders' Darrell Green jersey retirement
WASHINGTON — Commanders fans will celebrate history for one of the team's greatest players. Darrell Green, who spent a record 20 seasons with the Washington franchise, will have his jersey retired during the Carolina Panthers game on Oct. 20 at Commanders Field. Known for his speed, Green is a...
Exploring the History of Berwyn Heights: From Charlton Heights to Modern Day
Berwyn Heights, a charming town in Prince George’s County, Maryland, boasts a rich history that traces back to its early days as Charlton Heights. Over the years, it has transformed from a small, rural community into a vibrant, modern suburb. This article explores the fascinating history of Berwyn Heights, highlighting key events, significant landmarks, and the evolution of the town from its inception to the present day.
Dr. Keith Meister to operate on Washington Nationals pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray on July 24 in Arlington, Texas. The extent of the injury will be determined during the procedure. Based on the severity of the injury, an internal brace procedure, Tommy John surgery or a hybrid procedure could be performed, according to a July 19 news release.
Bruni Deserving Of Draft Opportunity, Plans to Sign…Minster Classic Baseball Gets High Marks From Outside
After four years at Ohio State, the Buckeyes Gavin Bruni was selected recently in the 17th round of the major league baseball draft. What remains to be seen is whether Ohio State’s loss is the Washington Nationals’ gain. I was out of town during the MLB draft, ten...
Metro lines resume normal service after smoke reported at Reagan National Airport
UPDATE 7/22, 9:15 p.m. — In an update, WMATA said normal service resumed at about 8:15 p.m. ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said some of its trains were single-tracking on Monday after smoke was reported at Reagan National Airport (DCA). In a post made […]
Smallwood Village hosts Prince-Mont Division C Swim Championships
Last Saturday morning overcast, cooler conditions brought a modest reprieve to much of the intense heat and humidity that swimmers and onlookers had faced in recent weeks when Smallwood Village hosted the Prince-Mont Division C Swim Championships. Smallwood Village and Indian Head were both well represented in the boys and girls individual events and relays last Saturday morning and several of them performed well enough to earn a berth in this Saturday's Prince-Mont All-Star meet at Temple Hills. Prince George's Parks and Recreation won the...
Purcellville Student Chosen as World Literacy Youth Ambassador
Sixteen-year-old Purcellville student Izabella Piatkowski has been named a 2024 Youth Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation. She joins Leesburg’s Sarina Virami and a global group of 15–25-year-olds from 40 countries working to promote the importance of reading and writing, as well as to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged children.
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
Lawmakers call for Secret Service director to resign following Trump assassination attempt
Bipartisan call for Secret Service director to resign following Trump assassination attempt. Republicans and Democrats came together on Capitol Hill Monday morning, calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign. It comes after the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Iowa Hawkeye Football Schedule Prep: Week 11 vs. Maryland
The 2024 regular season will near its end as the Hawkeyes make one final road trip to College Park, Maryland to take on the Terrapins. The Iowa Hawkeyes have met Maryland in four games, all since Maryland joined the Big Ten. While the Terps shocked Iowa in 2014, each of the past three games has gone to the Hawkeyes in comfortable fashion.
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: Noblis’ Stephynie Velez
Deputy Director, Cyber Innovation and Research Center, Noblis. As the deputy director of Noblis’ Cyber Innovation and Research Center, Stephynie Velez leads groundbreaking projects that shape the future of cyber capabilities and defense strategies. With two decades of experience managing complex technology innovation projects, she thrives in high-stakes environments that demand adaptability and a forward-thinking mindset.
Legion baseball heats up in post season
After winning the first two games of the Frank Riley American Legion District Tournament by a combined sum of 18 runs, the St. Mary's Post 255 (Bean) found itself in a far more contentious affair last Friday evening when it eventually forged a 3-1 victory over La Plata Post 82 at Chancellor's Run Regional Park. St. Mary's Post 255 earned a berth in the upcoming Maryland state tournament, which gets under way July 26 at Joe Cannon Stadium in Anne Arundel County then, regardless of...
Grammy-nominated metalcore band As I Lay Dying ready to shred The Fillmore in Silver Spring
What’s heavier than heavy metal? Check out the screaming and growling of “metalcore!”. “We’ve done some incredible shows in the D.C. area,” frontman Tim Lambesis told WTOP. “Us being from the West Coast, our first time there we thought, ‘Nobody’s going to care,’ so when we got there we felt the love, so now we always look forward to coming back. … We generally will start with our Top 10 (hits), then we’ll add what’s missing. We try to represent at least two or three songs from each album and we’re playing a new song on this tour because we’re beginning to roll out for a new album later this year.”
Leveling the field: MoCo Lacrosse celebrates 25 years of expanding sport’s access
Hidden away from the oppressive heat on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-July, gaggles of young girls chased brightly colored balls with lacrosse sticks around the East County Community Center gym in Silver Spring, laughing and yelling as they tried to win a real-life version of the children’s board game “Hungry Hungry Hippos.”
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