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Police: 1 person in custody following attempted ATM theft in Crofton
One person is in custody after an attempted ATM theft in Crofton Tuesday morning. Anne Arundel and Prince George’s County police conducted a woodland search for two burglary suspects. Officers said the burglary happened at the Shore United Bank on Route 450 just before 8 a.m. Police said the...
Judge Tables Modified Release Decisions for Shooting Co-Defendants
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense attorney Alvin Thomas asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to modifyrelease conditions for shooting defendants during a July 16 hearing. Daniel Cary, 29, and Chantel Stewart, 33, are charged with two counts of assault...
Defense Disagrees With Stabbing Defendant’s Competency Finding
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted a defense motion on July 16 to continue a stabbing defendant’s mental observation hearing until they can get a second opinion. Lenare Leath, 21, is charged with assault with...
Here's how long $1 million in savings lasts retirees in DC
WASHINGTON - A new study found that $1 million won’t last retirees long in DC compared to other states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates, found that $1 million dollars in DC would last retirees the third shortest amount of time of any state at 11 years, 10 months and 25 days. The District narrowly beat out Hawaii and Massachusetts at approximately 9 years, seven months and 11 years, eight months respectively.
Montgomery County Residents Encouraged to Join State, Local Health Officials for Listening Session on Public Health Priorities on Tuesday, July 30 – MocoFeed
Montgomery County Residents Encouraged to Join State, Local Health Officials for Listening Session on Public Health Priorities on Tuesday, July 30. Maryland’s Commission on Public Health, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, will host a public listening session for Montgomery County residents from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, to share their thoughts and offer ideas related to public health improvements with the commission. The event will be held in the seventh-floor hearing room of the County Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville.
Dangerous heatwave hits DC area, setting new records
The Washington Metropolitan area is experiencing a dangerous heatwave, prompting warnings and precautions from officials. Currently, the area is on its third consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. FOX 5's Caitlin Roth delivers the forecast.
Several trees in DC's Garfield Park to come down after woman killed by falling tree limb
WASHINGTON (7News) — The six trees deemed dead after last week’s inspections at Garfield Park will be scheduled to come down, according to a spokesperson. Workers for DDOT's Urban Forestry Division inspected every tree in the park last Thursday, a day after a tree limb fell on a woman, killing her.
Indiana Corn, Soybean Farmers Advocating for Better Policy in DC
Members of the Indiana Corn Growers Association and Indiana Soybean Alliance Membership and Policy Committee are advocating for better policy in Washington, D.C. this week as they meet with other corn and soybean growers from around the country. Ferdinand, Indiana farmer JR Roesner is an Indiana Corn Growers Association board...
Metrorail lowers train speeds as rail temps top 135°
As temperatures soar in the D.C. area, trains are moving more slowly. Metro, MARC and VRE trains were all operating with speed restrictions on Tuesday because of sweltering heat. Metro limited above-ground train speeds to 35 mph across the system as rail temperatures topped 135°, the agency said. The extreme...
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Judge Rules on Witness Credibility Issue in a Shooting Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ruled on a witness’ credibility issue in a shooting trial and considered pending motions during a July 12 hearing. Cordell Lesene, 38, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed,...
Man Charged in Connection with Forceful Robbery in Northwest Washington D.C.
A recent release from the Metropolitan Police Department has shed light on an arrest made in connection to a robbery in the neighborhood of Northwest, Washington D.C. The incident, which took place during the evening of July 3, saw a victim confronted by an individual who subsequently used physical force to take their possessions.
Emergency Communications Center Handled More Than 100 Calls Between 5:30pm and 7:30pm Monday Evening
Emergency Communications Center handled/dispatched over 100 calls for service between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Monday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer. The calls included lightning strikes, wires down, trees down, roads blocked, and isolated power outages. Piringer stated that most of the...
New Superintendent Goes 1-on-1 with MCM on Virtual Academy, Transparency and School Safety
As Dr. Thomas Taylor takes the helm of Maryland’s largest school district, MCM sat down with the new superintendent to discuss topics including the virtual academy, budget process, transparency and school safety within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A county native, Taylor had his entire K-12 experience in MCPS,...
Missed Connection – swimming laps at Marie Reed on Friday morning (7/12)
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. You were swimming laps at Marie Reed on Friday morning (7/12) and were wearing a red swim cap. I was wearing a black cap and a purple and white striped swimsuit. We shared.
Online sports betting in DC on hold until Mayor Bowser approves the budget
Online sports betting in Washington, D.C., is suspended until at the latest July 25 — the deadline for Mayor Muriel Bowser to sign the city’s budget for fiscal 2025. It is the fiscal 2025 budget that will give authorization for online sports betting to take place, but in the meantime sports betters must place their […]
Northampton Oak in D.C., estimated to be more than 400 years old, topples on wires, cars and a house
The "Northampton Oak" on the street of the same name in Northwest D.C. fell on Monday, hitting cars, wires and a house. The tree was estimated to be more than 400 years old.
Where to Get Your Wieners on National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day is on Wednesday, July 17, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the top dogs in town. Dog Haus Biergarten is giving all Dog Haus Rewards members a free Haus Dog on July 17. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National...
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