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MCFRS Respond to 2-Alarm Apartment Fire Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 12oooblk of Clarksburg Square Rd in Clarksburg. According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, “MCFRS is responding to 12832 Clarksburg Square Rd(Clarksburg) for a building fire with a report of fire to the rear of a 4-story residential apartment building with rescues. 2nd alarm requested.”
‘We will take our country back’ | Capitol riot charges unsealed against two Washington men
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors field new charges this week against two Washington men accused of joining the pro-Trump mob on the west side of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Derek Noftsger, 47, was taken into custody in Snohomish, Washington, Thursday on felony charges of civil disorder and assaulting, resisting or impeding police with a dangerous weapon. Noftsger also faces additional misdemeanor charges of engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds. Noftsger was charged alongside another Washington resident, Thomas Hodo, 47, who faces one felony count of civil disorder and multiple misdemeanor charges. It was not immediately clear Friday whether Hodo had yet been arrested.
August 17: Back-to-School Events
There will be two back-to-school events in the neighborhood on August 17, 2024, one at Riggs-LaSalle Rec and one at Fort Totten Metro station. Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center Back-to-School Community Day. August 17, 2024. 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (501 Riggs Road NE) Free backpacks, school supplies, snacks & ice...
Discover the art of rum-making with Tiki TNT and Thrashers Rum
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Good Morning Washington Celebrated National Rum Day on Friday. Michael Saccone, General Manager at Tiki TNT gave Britt and Kidd several samples of Thrashers Rum before making a cocktail with the spirits. You can learn more about Thrashers Rum and Tiki TNT by heading to...
Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to offer inspiring words to incoming freshmen and their families, reflecting on her own experience and encouraging them to be leaders in the nation and the world. The post Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Storms across the DMV are possible this weekend: Here's the timing
WASHINGTON (7News) — The upcoming weekend in the D.C. area will feature showers and thunderstorms, some of which may be impactful with damaging winds and flash flooding. Don't cancel outdoor plans yet, but plan to check the radar with the First Alert Weather App if your plans are during the afternoon and evening hours of both Saturday and Sunday.
Police ask for help with 20-year-old missing persons case
WASHINGTON — Twenty years after a woman disappeared from Northeast D.C., police are asking for help with her cold case. Gwendolyn Carswell was 44 years old when she went missing in 2004. Police say she had many friends and family and was a mother, and when she suddenly stopped communicating with her children, it was very out of character for her.
All Creation Sings in 360° Immersive Sound with L-Acoustics L-ISA at Museum of the Bible
Two blocks south of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall, home to the capital city’s many historic monuments and institutions, stands the six-story, 430,000-square-foot Museum of the Bible. Since 2017, the museum has welcomed millions of visitors through its 40-foot bronze doors to explore an extensive collection of biblical artifacts in a gallery that documents the collection of books’ narrative, history, and impact. But not everything in the building is “ancient history.” Recently, the museum opened All Creation Sings, a high-tech interactive exhibit that brings scripture to life through immersive technology.
Little River man who pleaded guilty to taking part in Jan. 6 released from prison
WASHINGTON (WMBF/AP) – The Little River man who threw dangerous objects at police officers during the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is out of prison. Nicholas Languerand, 26, was released from federal prison earlier this month on Aug. 6, according to the Federal Bureau...
'Address it when it happens': City Schools CEO open to new contract but focused on school year
Dr. Sonja Santelises is keeping the door open to signing another contract with Baltimore City Public Schools. The longtime City Schools CEO sat down with 11 News Investigates Friday morning for a wide-ranging interview ahead of the new school year. The 2024-25 academic year will be her ninth and potentially...
Luna Siesko ’25 builds career skills at the Baltimore County Arts Guild
With plans to become a professional photographer, Luna Siesko, a rising senior in visual arts, has already generated an impressive portfolio of work, ranging from portraiture to landscapes to event photography. But Siesko knows that in order to succeed as an artist, in today’s world, that also means succeeding as a small business owner—promoting herself and her work in the marketplace.
Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution
This story was co-published with in In These Times on Aug. 14, 2024. The explosion happened on Dec. 30, 2021, in the working-class South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay. At the coal plant building owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, no more than a city block away from residents’ homes and local businesses, a buildup of methane gas inside one of CSX’s coal silo towers led to the thundering explosion.
Stories from the Stoop: A passion for teaching
The next Stoop show is tonight at 7 pm at Manor Mill. The theme is, “Rose Colored Glasses: Stories of Summertime Nostalgia.”. Maureen Harvie is Senior Supervising Producer for On the Record. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and joined WYPR in 2014 as an intern for the newsroom. Whether coordinating live election night coverage, capturing the sounds of a roller derby scrimmage, interviewing veterans, or booking local authors, she is always on the lookout for the next story.
The Fentanyl Crisis: Baltimore’s Struggle with Overdose Epidemic (Video)
Baltimore is currently facing an unprecedented public health crisis, with more drug overdose deaths than any other major American city. The driving force behind this alarming trend is fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that has wreaked havoc across the United States. Every year, over 100,000 Americans die from drug overdoses, and no city has been hit as hard as Baltimore.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Two Virginia Beach children are recovering after violent crash in Maryland
Two Virginia Beach children are recovering in the hospital after police said their father allegedly committed a stabbing and abduction that ended in a violent crash in Prince George's County Maryland.
Police use drone to catch suspects in CVS theft
Montgomery County police were able to use a drone to catch suspects who allegedly stole more than $800 of merchandise from a CVS store on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, according to district commander Capt. Jason Cokinos. According to Cokinos, the two suspects are also tied to other theft cases...
Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Warning issued in the Baltimore area
BALTIMORE --Flash Flood Warnings continue after thunderstorms dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.Some of those storms produced up to 60 mph wind gusts with heavy rain and flooding.A flash flood warning has been issued for Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City until 12:45 a.m. The areas of concern include Baltimore, Columbia and Ellicott City.Areas that received multiple thunderstorms may experience flash flooding with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches.Storms will exit the area after 11 PM. Expect partial clearing with patchy fog overnight. Low temperatures will dip down into the middle to upper 60s.Monday will be another...
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