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Drug Bust In Indian Head: $50K Worth Of Narcotics Seized
INDIAN HEAD, Md. – On July 3, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, detectives assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Section served a search warrant at a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head. The suspect, Domonique Carlton Hawkins, age 31, of Indian Head, was taken into custody away...
Meet the Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention
Maryland’s 106 delegates to the Democratic National Convention could vote to make Vice President Kamala Harris the party’s presidential nominee as soon as Thursday. While the national convention isn’t set to begin until Aug. 19 in Chicago, party officials believe the presidential roll call may need to be held virtually and earlier, rather than on […] The post Meet the Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention appeared first on Maryland Matters.
After Two Failed Comeback Bids, Vincent Orange Is Working as a Mid-Level D.C. Bureaucrat
For the better part of three decades, Vincent Orange has been a brash, blustery, and occasionally bizarre part of D.C.’s civic life. So his absence from the political scene these past two years after his failed Ward 5 Council comeback has felt a bit surprising to Loose Lips. Plenty of politicos have wondered: Where did you go, VO?
American University holds young voters event to discuss what unites - not separates - them
WASHINGTON (7News) — As stories of hyper-partisanship dominate political headlines, American University's Sine Institute of Policy & Politics held an event Monday night aimed at young voters to discuss what unites - instead of separates - the two parties. The event was called, "Dialogue for Democracy," and included a...
Driver Crashes into Woods Monday Evening, MCFRS Responds
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision involving a vehicle that crashed into the woods. According to Tim Pruss (@MyDronePro on Twitter/X), the incident occurred on Norbeck Road, east of Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill. We will provide an update if additional information...
KaFean Koffee to Open in Montgomery Mall
Kafean Koffee is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The coffee shop will be located on the lower level of the mall, in the kiosk that was previously home to Moorenko’s. KaFean is set to open in about two weeks and will specialize in espresso...
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.”
Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Wright, a missing 14-year-old from Rockville. Wright was last seen on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., at a residence in the 1600...
Murder Defendant Denies Involvement at Arraignment
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defendant pleaded not guilty during an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 19. Randolph Thomas, 41, is charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with...
Theatre Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ presented by McLean Community Players at The Alden Theatre
The McLean Community Players’ production of “Heathers: The Musical” (book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe) is really good. Though it was hampered by some technical issues with the sound which interfered with a few punchlines, Director Liz Colandene, along with a stellar cast and team, has pulled off a successful production, with some slight changes from the original.
New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships
A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened...
Sense of Thai is Coming to Bethesda
Sense of Thai, which opened its first location in Ashburn, VA in 2015, and is opening a second location soon in Chantilly, VA, has announced plans to open a new restaurant at Westbard Square in Bethesda, according to a report by The Burn. Sense of Thai offers authentic Southern Thai...
North Bethesda among best US suburbs, Travel + Leisure says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Of all the communities in the DMV, only one made the list of the 10 Best U.S. suburbs, according to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure. It’s North Bethesda. The magazine looked at feedback from realtors and livability rankings to put together its list: 10 Best U.S. […]
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. And sure enough, after what seemed like an interminable wait...
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