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Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
As summer comes to a close and the new school year approaches, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators on Aug. 19. The event preceded a week-long professional development series that D.C. teachers will participate in ahead of the start of school on Aug. 26.
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
The Washington Spirit restart their NWSL season this weekend, here’s what you need to know
The Washington Spirit are back and here’s what you missed on Glee…. After a break of what’s felt like 84 years (which in reality was 50 days), the Washington Spirit play NWSL regular season soccer games again. In fact, their first is a home game, so they’ll be right back at Audi Field again. That game will kickoff at noon, because it’s the first of a doubleheader. The second match is a preseason London derby in Washington, D.C., between Chelsea and Arsenal. It’s really cool that this is happening and this writer’s opinion is that you should plan to spend the majority of your day at Audi and thank me later.
Game 1: Football vs. Howard
Rutgers football kicks off its 2024 season against Howard on August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium. Under head coach Greg Schiano, Rutgers has historically performed well in season openers, boasting an 11-4 record, including four consecutive wins. The game will feature Youth Football Night celebrations and a postgame fireworks show. Security measures will enhance stadium entry with a new walk-through weapons detection system; fans are encouraged to arrive early. Rutgers also emphasizes a cashless experience for concessions and merchandise, promoting mobile tickets for a smoother entry process.
New in NoVa: Canadian shawarma chain opening first Northern Virginia location
We always like to keep an eye on new national chains (and international chains in this case) that are coming to the area. And there’s an interesting one debuting this coming week. It’s called Osmow’s Shawarma. The brand has 180+ locations, but most of them are in Canada. Now,...
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
Back-to-School Fair Draws Families Ahead of School Year
Students return to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the new school year Monday, and MCPS held its annual back-to-school fair Saturday in Wheaton. This is the fair’s fifth year at Westfield Wheaton mall. There were children’s activities, free immunizations for kids, and different school-related resources for families like...
Police Drone Spots and Tracks Juvenile Robbery Suspects, Leading to Arrest
District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos shared via social media on Saturday that an arrests were made for a street robbery after the juvenile suspects were spotted and tracked by Drone as First Responder (DFR). “Last evening three juveniles robbed another juvenile of property...
Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Waynesboro Walmart
Washington Township Police are seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest linked to a retail theft incident. The theft occurred on August 20, 2024, around 9:10 PM at the Walmart located at 12751 Washington Township Blvd., Waynesboro, PA. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the male and female...
Maryland Star Jayvon McFadden Becomes Third OL Commit for Ohio State
Ohio State secured a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden for the 2025 class. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 300 pounds, McFadden previously played left tackle at Riverdale Baptist and is expected to transition to an interior position at the collegiate level. After his official visit on June 6, McFadden chose the Buckeyes over nearly 30 competing programs, citing a stronger connection with Ohio State. With this addition, OSU now has 25 commits in their 2025 recruiting class, including three offensive linemen.
The Ribbon Has Officially Been Cut at Neelsville MS as Students Prepare to Start in the New Building on Monday
Construction is complete at Neelsville Middle School, located at 11700 Neelsville Church Rd in Germantown, with students ready to return to school on Monday. The new Neelsville Middle School was constructed on the same site as the previous school building. The old building will be demolished and replaced with recreational fields and other amenities to make up for similar facilities currently located where the new building has been built. The new facility added six classrooms for a master-planned capacity of 1,190 students.
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday
This Saturday, August 24, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night series. This weekend, “Trolls Band Together” (2023) will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will launch its 27th season with Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. This Sense and Sensibility brings a fresh, highly physical take on Jane Austen's classic. The Dashwood sisters, left penniless by their father's death, must navigate a world of gossip and societal demands while pursuing their own desires.
In 19 years, Rockville organization donates 200,000 bikes to developing communities in need
ROCKVILLE, Md. — When bike enthusiast Keith Oberg founded Rockville's Bikes for the World in 2005, he was in search of a practical way to put discarded and donated bikes to use. He settled on finding a way to help mostly rural people in developing nations empower themselves with cheap, carbon-free transportation.
2nd annual Black Frederick Festival coming to Carroll Creek
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Vendors will fill up the Carroll Creek area Saturday for the second annual Black Frederick Festival. Organizers said they plan on bringing some new components to this year’s event. “We’ve been talking about this for a while because we are getting to bring our culture down on the creek,” […]
Bethesda Metro Station 40th Anniversary Celebration Takes Place This Sunday
The Bethesda Historical Society is celebrating Bethesda Metro Station’s 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 25th. “Join us noon – 2:00 p.m. on the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza for Bethesda history exhibits and more!” The event will feature “music, exhibits, and fun activities” with special remarks beginning at 12:15. It is one of the busiest suburban Metro stations, serving on average 9,142 passengers each weekday in 2017, according to a previous WMATA press release.
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