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Loudoun’s Sky Zone Trampoline Park moving locations
The Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Sterling is going to be moving to a new location — but the precise spot and timeline haven’t been announced. Sky Zone is currently found in the Cascades Marketplace shopping center. But as regular readers know, the center is undergoing a significant makeover.
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
Fairfax County’s school district leadership ignores parents on Title IX revisions
Last week, I sent an email to Fairfax County Public Schools leaders, inquiring whether they intend to implement President Joe Biden’s revisions to Title IX on Aug. 1. It’s a simple question with a “yes” or “no” answer. But, as with many other important decisions involving our children, the district’s leaders seem to be ignoring […]
Experts: COVID on the rise, highly transmissible; less lethal
WASHINGTON — You might have forgotten about it, but COVID is on the rise again. Wastewater levels and hospital visits have seen a summer uptick in COVID cases in 44 states and DC. Over the last few weeks, the amount of COVID in wastewater has risen. The CDC Wastewater...
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Rotary Club of Broadlands-Dulles South Inducts New President
Sharon Wright, founder and president of Loud & Clear Marketing was inducted July 11 as the President of the Rotary Club of Broadlands-Dulles South Rotary for the 2024-2025 year. She replaces Justin Dobson whose term ended June 30. Wright was also named Rotarian of the Year, which is an award...
Maryland Republicans show united front behind Trump going into National Convention
MARYLAND (7News) — As Republicans gather in Milwaukee for their convention to officially nominate their Presidential candidate attendees say they will present a united front. “We are energized and together behind President Donald Trump,” long-time Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga said. She is also a delegate to the convention....
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Maryland woman wins Taylor Swift ticket contest; Baltimore City Schools CEO to chair urban schools council; Man arrested in Chesapeake Bay Bridge shooting; and more.
‘My mind is just blown. I can’t believe it.’ Maryland woman wins Eras Tour tickets in national radio contest — WMAR. Baltimore City Schools CEO to chair urban schools council after current contract — The Baltimore Sun. Voices from broiling Baltimore: “Something’s not right. Every year...
Key Bridge collapse means Maryland will likely raise bridge, tunnel tolls in 2027
The Maryland Transportation Authority will raise tolls for the Bay Bridge and harbor tunnels in two years, part of the ongoing economic fallout caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year, but the size of the increases aren’t yet known. MDTA officials originally planned to raise tolls, due in part […]
No-Questions-Asked Gun Buyback Event Set for August; $100 and $200 Gift Cards Offered in Exchange for Guns
The Rockville City Police Department has announced a gun buyback event for Saturday, August 17, at RedGate Park (14500 Avery Road). Participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for functional handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and $200 in Visa gift cards for functional assault-style weapons and privately manufactured firearms (ghost guns).
House struck by lightning, trees down after storms move through DMV area
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A house was struck by lightning and several trees are down after storms moved through the DMV region Monday evening. Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials said crews responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg around 5:20 p.m. after a home was struck by lightning.
Three more heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, including two in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.According to state data, there have been nine heat-related deaths this summer, which is the same amount as in 2023.Temperatures reached 100 degrees for four straight days -- from Sunday to Wednesday -- for the first time since 1930.Three of Maryland's heat-related deaths happened in Baltimore, four in Prince George's County, one in Anne Arundel County and one in Kent County.Overall, four of those deaths were between the ages of 45 and 64, and the other five were older than 65 years old.State data shows there were 21 heat-related deaths in Maryland in 2019, 21 in 2020, 16 in 2021, five in 2022 and nine in 2023.Dr. Clifford Mitchell, with the Maryland Department of Health, says when it comes to the sweltering sun, everyone needs to stay hydrated and stay cool."You can have a weak heart rate, you can have confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, those are all signs of potentially life-threatening heat exhaustion or heat stroke," Mitchell said.
Gov. Moore announces $12.1M to expand electrical vehicle charging stations
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday that $12.1 million in federal funding will be used to expand electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. This comes after the first round of conditional awards was announced to add the sites as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Officials […]
County seeks funds to build Town Center Parkway underpass in Reston
With development continuing to emerge around Reston Town Center, Fairfax County is making a new push to obtain funding for a long-planned extension of the Town Center Parkway. The proposed Dulles Toll Road underpass, which will connect Sunrise Valley Drive and Sunset Hills Road, is one of four major projects that the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) plans to submit for state funding from Virginia’s FY 2026- FY2031 Smart Scale Program.
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