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Neighborhood Aldi is Hiring – Apply online (Updated)
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024. New Aldi Store Hiring Poster (South Dakota Avenue NE) Individuals must apply online. Current opportunities posted on Aldi’s career site:...
At Franklin Park this weekend: “Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families”
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more.
New artisan shop at Cabin John
Dov & Company, the newest addition to Cabin John Village, is a popup shop showcasing the works of local artisans. The store is run by Colombian-born sisters Maria and Sofia Tapias, who create jewelry from recycled silver and other upcycled materials. In addition to their own line, the store features handmade jewelry from other as well as handbags, kitchenware, home decor, stuffed animals, skincare products, clothes and other goods from D.C.-area artisans. There will be weekly craft workshops, and the store has a permanent make-your-own jewelry bar. You’ll find Dov & Company in the middle of the Cabin John shopping center, between Jurisdiction Clothing and Rewild. If all goes well, it will be there at least through the holidays.
Frederick County Grand Jury Hands Down Seven Indictments On Friday
One was against a suspect involved in a shots-fired incident in June. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictments on Friday, including one against a Frederick man involved in a shots-fired incident in Urbana in June. Adrienne Mendoza Milam, 48, is charged with three counts of 1st-degree assault, one count possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, three counts of reckless endangerment, one count of violation of a protective order and other offenses. .
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce NOW committees and board of directors presented three area students with scholarships at its quarterly member meeting July 24. The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber, in partnership with Go Virginia, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania, and King George public schools, Germanna Community College and University...
UPDATE: Identities released in fatal police-involved chase in Talbot Co.
TALBOT CO., Md. – The Independent Investigations Division has identified the decent and involved law enforcement officers in a fatal police-involved crash in Talbot County. The incident happened on Monday evening just after 7 p.m. 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the hospital following the...
Parts Of Catoctin Mountain Park To Close This Weekend
The National Park Service says it’s due to increased security. Catoctin Mountain Park visitor center (Photo from Catoctin Mt. Park’s website) Thurmont, Md (KM) Portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed this weekend due to security reasons. The National Park Service says the closure will begin on...
Two rescued after car plunges off 75-foot embankment in Southeast D.C.
WASHINGTON (7News) — Early Friday morning, first responders pulled two people from a car that jumped over a railing and fell off a steep embankment in Southeast D.C., D.C. Fire and EMS Department (DC FEMS) officials confirmed this morning. Shortly after a call came in to DC emergency services...
Free Shakespeare In The Park Returns To Western Maryland
The Cumberland Theatre will once again be presenting free Shakespeare in the Park to local residents. Last year, the theatre partnered with the Embassy Theatre in Downtown Cumberland and Our Town Theatre in Oakland to create a month-long festival of events centered around the works and styling of William Shakespeare.
WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett wants to smash a guitar over your head at the Frederick Keys ballpark
He’s one of the most decorated champions and promoters in professional wrestling history, launching entire companies behind the scenes, then strutting to the ring, talking trash and smashing guitars over opponents’ heads. “I’m looking for somebody who needs a guitar shot,” Jarrett told WTOP. “I’m looking forward to...
Hospice of Washington County values volunteer support for patients, staff
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown paid special tribute Thursday to the many volunteers who devote time to the Hospice of Washington County. Being a meaningful volunteer can be as simple as just spending a few hours watching TV with a patient. When it comes to end-of-life care, it takes […]
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
Double-Fatal Crash at Route 301 and Popes Creek Road in Charles County, Maryland
FAULKNER, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) continue to investigate a two-car crash on Wednesday that claimed two lives and sent another to the hospital in Charles County. The deceased are Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey. Matthews was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Licata was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Capital Region Medical Center and pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Trauma Center After Collision With Deer In Hughesville
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – In the early hours of July 27, 2024, emergency responders were dispatched to a severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Burnt Store Road near Boone Place in Hughesville. According to authorities, at approximately 12:44 a.m., the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male, collided with a deer...
A schedule of when Olympic events featuring athletes from DC, Maryland and Virginia
PARIS, France — Are you looking to keep an eye on how athletes from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia do in the Olympics?. WUSA9 has put together a complete schedule of the event's DMV Olympic athletes will compete. All times are Eastern. MARYLAND. Jahmal Harvey. City: Oxon Hill. Event: Boxing...
Rising Seneca Valley Sophomore Moni Jinasena Wins Silver Medal in USA Karate Nationals
Manmitha Jinasena (Moni), a rising sophomore at Seneca Valley High School, represented Maryland and won a Silver medal for Kata at the USA Karate Nationals! Her journey began in Sri Lanka at just 8-years-old and she has dreams of joining the National team, MCPS recently shared. She is a student...
SUN: Left to ‘languish’: Jailed Marylanders in need of psychiatric treatment are waiting
Over the course of about a year, a 43-year-old Middle River man called police 62 times, often “rambling” or “speaking in nonsensical speech” about such things as the military infiltrating his home or his neighbors operating a sex trafficking ring involving the Baltimore Ravens. Police described...
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