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Store employee scares off skimmer scammers in Vienna
An employee at Wawa, 465 Maple Ave., W., informed Vienna police July 16 at 5:55 p.m. that a couple had come into the store and the woman had distracted the employee while the man attempted to install what the employee believed was a card skimmer to the register’s card reader.
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame inducts four in 2024 class
The "Undisputed Queen of the JFK 50 Mile" took her rightful place in the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday evening. So did one of the county's most successful high school volleyball coaches, following in the footsteps of those who taught her the game. So did a beloved...
Ben Sinnott tipped to spearhead Commanders' offensive culture shift
There aren't many position groups on the Washington Commanders that didn't receive a significant makeover during Adam Peters' first offseason as general manager. This was nowhere more evident than within the tight-end unit. After another underwhelming campaign from the group in 2023, changes were expected. The Commanders made Logan Thomas...
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Triple Murder in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—Christopher Van Johnson, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on July 17, 2024, to seven consecutive life sentences for his role in the brutal murders of three individuals on…
Downtown church's annual block party offers fun, information
Tents and tables lined West All Saints Street in Frederick on Saturday, part of the annual Community Block Party hosted by the city’s Asbury United Methodist Church. The church has hosted the block party since 2012, and the event has grown by “leaps and bounds,” said Nina Rollins, one of the organizers. Rollins said this year’s event featured 128 organizations providing a variety of services. ...
Detectives Investigate Goshen Road Fatal Collision
Identity of the victim has been released. Gaithersburg, MD- Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on Goshen Road near Rock Elm Way. At approximately 2:16 a.m., 6th District officers and...
Where to find deals for National Ice Cream Day in the DC area
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. WTOP has the scoop on where you can get a deal in the D.C. area. Ice Cream Jubilee, with locations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland, is celebrating 10 years of business on National Ice Cream Day and is offering a buy one scoop, get another scoop free deal.
Meeting For Anticipated Final Action on Lakeforest Mall Property Redevelopment is Set For September
The Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission conducted a Joint Public Hearing on June 17, 2024 on the redevelopment of the Lakeforest Mall property by WRS, Inc. followed by a Joint Work Session with the Mayor and City Council and Planning Commission that was held on July 8, 2024. Video of the meeting can be seen below. followed by renderings of what is proposed for the area.
Suspect Vehicle In Manassas Woman's Murder Could Be In Loudoun County, Cops Say
Police in Manassas are searching for a suspect vehicle in a Manassas killing of an 18-year-old woman.Ashlin Paz, of no fixed address, was shot and killed in a wooded area near Pineview Road and Cregger Lane around 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 18.The suspect vehicle, a blue Hyundai Elantra with Vir…
Big Ten primer — Maryland’s greatest football moment
The Maryland Terrapins haven’t been in the Big Ten very long, and within the Big Ten, they haven’t done anything of note. Yet, they are a Big Ten member school, and their football history deserves to be looked at along with all the other schools which were part of the conference before the four Pac-12 refugees joined them. Maryland has had some very successful clusters of seasons, but the Terps haven’t been annually relevant the way college football blue bloods have. Maryland was highly successful in a 13-year period from 1973 through 1985. The Terps had 10 or more wins in...
STORM ALERT: areas of rain Monday may help put a dent in drought conditions across the DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — Much-needed wet weather will overspread parts of the DMV though Monday evening. While the severe weather risk remains low, First Alert Weather is on Storm Alert for isolated thunderstorms and gusty winds. The greatest risk is southern Maryland and the Northern Neck. On a scale of one through five, southern Maryland is under a one. A low end tornado is unlikely, but stands at a 2 percent chance according the the Storm Prediction Center.
"DC Fire & EMS Platoon 3 responds to 587 calls"
DC Fire and EMS in Washington, District of Columbia, reported that DC’s Bravest Platoon 3 responded to a total of 587 calls on July 20th-21st. Among these calls, there were 148 critical and 301 non-critical EMS dispatches, as well as 138 fire-related incidents and other types of emergencies. Source:...
Baltimore Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, a repeat violent offender, in connection with a recent stabbing incident. The stabbing occurred on July 12,…
LINKS: Cooley Talks to Rothstein About His ‘Multidimensional’ Players
Ed Cooley and your Georgetown Hoyas hosted John Rothstein for a visit as part of his annual national tour. While there, Rothstein spoke with Cooley on the record, and provided some insights from his own observations and discussions with the staff. If you haven’t read the full interview already, you’re...
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