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Calvert board approves acquisition of cliff properties
Some people still blame it on the beetle. In fact, several years ago when it was revealed that a nearly extinct species known as the puritan tiger beetle was believed to be an inhabitant of the cliffs fronting the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, the option of using engineering solutions had to be discarded. Instead, the federal government has been assisting locals in demolishing properties deemed in harm’s way by unstable cliffs. ...
Series of smash-and-grab break-ins reported across DMV overnight
Stores spent Tuesday cleaning up after a series of smash-and-grab break-ins across the D.C. area overnight. Starting just after 1 a.m., there were a series of at least 10 break-ins in Northwest D.C., Montgomery County and Fairfax County. While the crimes and suspect descriptions are similar, police have not confirmed...
Charles veteran, business owner participates in reality TV show
Despite not winning the $100,000 prize, one Charles County resident brought a good fight to a new, unique television show this year. Tyrenna Tolbert, 54, of White Plains competed in the new competition-based TV show series “The Anonymous.” The show is a strategic competition played in two worlds, the real world and in an “anonymous mode.” ...
Maryland Senate race deadlocked: Survey
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) are tied in a new poll of what could be a closer-than-normal Maryland Senate race. The AARP poll released Tuesday showed Alsobrooks and Hogan tied at 46 percent support each, with 7 percent of respondents undecided and 1 percent saying they…
Indian restaurant Spice 6 closes, Vietnamese eatery in the works near Dunn Loring Metro
One of the Shops at Avenir Place’s earliest tenants has left. Spice 6, a fast-casual Indian restaurant, closed its doors last Wednesday (Aug. 21) after serving customers near the Dunn Loring Metro station for nearly a decade. Paper signs posted to the doors said only that the eatery is...
Maryland Transportation Authority receives $350M insurance payout over Key Bridge collapse
WASHINGTON (7News) — The company that insured the now-collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge has completed an initial $350 million payout to the Maryland Transportation Authority after its deadly collapse in March, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Federal officials said Wednesday they were notified that proceeds from Chubb,...
WEATHER ALERT | Dangerously hot and humid across Maryland today
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland is bracing for near-record breaking heat ahead of strong to severe storms tonight. A heat dome over the region will cause temperatures to jump to the upper 90s and possibly the low 100s. The record high for BWI is 99 set back in 1973. That record could be tied or broken.
Weather Alert: Heat index soars above 100° as poor air quality grips DC area
Feels-like temperatures surpassed 100° in the D.C. area Wednesday afternoon amid poor air quality in the region. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Chuck Bell said it's important to stay weather alert during the sweletering heat. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water and limit time outdoors, especially if you're doing strenuous activities.
New catch limits set for Maryland blue crabs
ANNAPOLIS — Starting Aug. 30 at 12:01 a.m., there are new recreational limits in place for the number of blue crabs one can catch per day. These new regulations go farther in breaking down who can catch and the daily limits. Beginning Aug. 30, an unlicensed boat with one person crabbing can take no more than two dozen crabs per day. Two unlicensed crabbers on an unlicensed boat can take four dozen. A licensed boat with any amount of licensed or unlicensed crabbers has a one bushel — or six dozen male crabs — catch limit. Recreational crabbers may not keep females. Until the new regulations go into effect, any recreational crabber is allowed to take a bushel of male crabs daily.
Heat emergency activated in the District
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that a heat emergency will be in effect in the District on Wednesday, Aug. 28. This activation comes as temperatures are expected to surge to 100 degrees across the DMV on Wednesday afternoon. “Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, […]
Cava founders to open Bouboulina steakhouse in Pike & Rose this fall
The latest restaurant from the founders of the Cava eatery chain will be Bouboulina, a modern steakhouse with Greek influences that’s set to open this fall in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development, according to Cava co-founder and chief concept officer Ted Xenohristos. Bouboulina, which be located at...
Falls Church man pleads guilty to murder at Idylwood apartment complex
A Falls Church man pleaded guilty yesterday (Tuesday) in connection to a fatal shooting and stabbing incident at an Idylwood apartment complex last year. Vladimir Garcia Montes faces up to 40 years in prison for a charge of felony homicide, a form of second-degree murder involving an accidental killing while committing another felony, according to state law. He entered the plea to the shooting death of one of the victims, the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office said.
Rutgers Football Opponent Preview: Howard Bison Edition
Rutgers Football is all set to open up the 2024 season this week with a Thursday night matchup against Howard University inside of SHI Stadium. Before kickoff happens, let's take a look into this year's Howard program. Howard is coming off a solid 6-6 season last year, but ended up...
MPD Seeks Help to Identify Southeast Burglary Suspects, $1,000 Reward Offered
The Metropolitan Police Department is turning to the community for help in tracking down two suspects involved in a recent burglary in Southeast. The break-in occurred on July 16, 2024, around 7:45 p.m. in the 400 block of Xenia Street, Southeast, as confirmed by the MPD. According to the official press release, the suspects shattered a window to gain entry to the residence and made off with various items before making their escape.
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