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Capital Fringe Festival’s second week: What to expect
The Capital Fringe Festival is back in action across D.C. giving area artists a chance to shine. “Capital Fringe is 19 years old this year — this is our last teenage year,” festival director Julianne Brienza told WTOP. “It is one of the only opportunities we have in...
Police Confirm Identity of Second Casualty in D.C. Deadly Collision
Washington, D.C. – In a recent update on a devastating collision that resulted in two fatalities on Southern Avenue, authorities have released the identity of the second individual who died…
DC residents push back on natural gas infrastructure build-up
Washington D.C. residents are pushing back on a plan to build out existing fossil fuel infrastructure. Washington Gas' $12 billion Project Pipes plan called for upgrading existing infrastructure throughout the nation's capital despite the district's 2045 carbon neutrality goals. Environmentalists worry this will waste ratepayer's money and not address ongoing gas leaks.
Patoka, Pickard make peace following Glen Burnie dustup
The chairs of the Anne Arundel and the Baltimore County Councils have made peace following the “Glen Burnie Burn.”. Back in May, Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka dissed Glen Burnie during a public meeting. During a debate about a development that Patoka considered unattractive, he said, “Do we...
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners. The fire happened Sunday on Westside Drive in Gaithersburg, according to a spokesman for the Montgomery County...
Fairfax County police investigating dental office burglary in Annandale
ANNANDALE, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County police said they need the community’s help “to give teeth to [their] dental office burglary investigation.” The burglary happened on June 21 around 7 p.m. in the 7600 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale. There, a man broke into the business and its safe to steal […]
Father of three fatally shot by police was experiencing mental health crisis, family and advocates say
The family of Bishop Jones-Daniel did not think calling the Montgomery County police to their Fairland home on the night of May 29 would result in a “death sentence” for the 28-year-old man who relatives say was experiencing a mental health crisis. Jones-Daniel, of Forestville in Prince George’s...
Woman violently attacked, tased by juveniles at L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station
WASHINGTON - A woman contacted FOX 5 after being assaulted at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Southwest D.C. The victim, Martha Dulko, says she was viciously hit in the head multiple times by a group of juveniles and even tased. She now has a concussion but is thankful to be alive.
Maisie Howard’s Vision for District 7 As Board Of Education Write-In Candidate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maisie Howard recently announced her candidacy as a write-in for the upcoming Board of Education Election of Anne Arundel County for District 7 at the Annapolis Juneteenth Festival. Howard was inspired to run as she became more knowledgeable about the Board of Education over the past...
Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old – MocoFeed
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Diana Briceyda Portillo-Lopez, a missing 15-year-old. ( Original Image ) For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=45554.
Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire, Destroys Montgomery County Home
During the series of lightning storms that rolled through the area on July 15, a home on Braemar Crescent Drive in Darnestown was struck, causing significant damage. The fire started in the attic area and rapidly spread while temperatures in the area approached 100 degrees with high humidity. Crews had...
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