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UT alum earns position with National Symphony Orchestra
Evan Williams, a Butler School of Music alumnus, recently earned a prized position with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. Williams’ audition for the National Symphony took place over three days. He estimated the symphony invited about 200 people to audition the first day, but only 10 musicians advanced to the second day of auditions. Eventually, the orchestra whittled down its selection to Williams and one other musician.
Search for missing American University student enters 4th day
WASHINGTON — Friends and family of a 19-year-old American University student who hasn't been since in three days are asking for the public's help in finding him. According to social media posts made by the man's roommate, Kris Emmanuel Estrada was last seen Thursday near a well-known Northwest, D.C. grocery store.
Four men allegedly involved in Metrobus shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A shooting occurred on a Metrobus in Northwest, D.C. Sunday afternoon, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The shooting took place on a 92 bus parked at 13th and U Street in Northwest, officials said. Four men allegedly were involved in the shooting. There...
Some faded graffiti remains outside Union Station following protests
WASHINGTON (7News) — Some faded graffiti remains on the statue and replica Liberty Bell at Union Station in Washington, D.C., days after peaceful demonstrations in the area escalated to vandalism. "To have people and that level of hatred directed towards another people group and the antisemitism that was here,...
Gotham FC manages a win over the Washington Spirit thanks to Yazmeen Ryan
On Sunday evening, NJ/NY Gotham FC played their second match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. It was a special home game away from home, for the Bats were at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. This is the home of the Philadelphia Union, and there are plenty of fans in the state. Plus, the team represents New Jersey, so sometimes Southern New Jersey fans find the trek to the Philadelphia area to be easier.
Fire Erupts In Brandywine Barn Extending To Home; Investigation Underway
BRANDYWINE, Md. — On July 28, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the 13500 block of Crain Highway in Brandywine following reports of a structure fire. Firefighters from the Prince George’s County Fire Department arrived at the scene to find a barn engulfed in flames,...
Abercrombie & Fitch is Returning to Montgomery County
Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids are “coming soon” to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. This announcement comes at a great time for Westfield, as several national retailers, including Banana Republic, Bonobos, ICING, Talbots, and Express (closing soon), have recently exited the mall. Abercrombie’s previous location in Montgomery...
Body Recovered From Pond in Gaithersburg
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has confirmed that the body of Fawzan Hassan, a 6-year-old boy who went missing on Saturday, July 27, has been recovered from the pond in Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. Previous update: Police and community members have been actively searching for Fawzan Hassan, a 6-year-old...
Dunkin’ Awards Scholarships to Local Annapolis, Odenton, Pasadena, and Millersville Students
Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees announced the recipients of the Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships, awarding $125,000 to high school and college students in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Partnering with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ awarded $2,500 scholarships to 50 students for the Fall 2024 term. The scholarships aim...
DC man sentenced to 18 years for carjacking, shooting driver
A judge has sentenced a D.C. man to 18 years in prison after he was convicted by a jury in March of armed carjacking, assault and related charges. Tayvon Owens, 31, was sentenced for shooting and carjacking a woman on Newton Street NW in December of 2022, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Hero Shares Drama and Tragedy at Bethesda Chabad
Over one hundred gathered at Chabad of Bethesda to hear Menachem Kalmenson, winner of the Israel Prize, recount how he and his brother Elchanan HYD, each a father of five, rushed from the safety of their homes in Otniel to the jaws of death in Kibbutz Be’eri. A beautiful...
Riverdale Police Seek Help in Suspicious Disappearance of Nonverbal Woman Last Seen at Walmart
The Riverdale Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in the case of Maryann Ponder, a 38-year-old woman lacking the ability to communicate verbally, who vanished under what they are calling "suspicious circumstances." Ponder, identified as a Black woman with a height of 5 feet, 1 inch and a weight of approximately 175 pounds has been missing since she was last seen at the Riverdale Walmart, as reported by Atlanta News First.
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