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Virginia’s prestigious women’s college bars transgender women from enrollment
Sweet Briar College, a distinguished private liberal arts institution for women, has announced a controversial new admissions policy that excludes transgender women from joining its campus for the upcoming academic year. This decision places Sweet Briar among the few remaining women’s colleges in the United States to adopt such a...
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
‘Racism is still alive': Man says Chick-fil-A printed racial slur on meal label instead of name
When Marquise Vanzego got his food from the La Plata Chick-fil-A drive-thru last Friday, he was shocked by the racist name printed on the label. The Charles County man says the label he received had the word "monkeys" printed instead of his name. "It was devastating," Vanzego said. "It just...
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (Developing)
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of...
Marine Corps Base Quantico training schedule
September 3, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50Lbs and Below (Frag) September 4, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 5, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 6, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Live Fire Range Operations 200Lbs and Below. September 9, 8:00 a.m....
Data: Apartment-rental costs in Tysons priciest across region
Tysons recorded the highest median apartment-rental rate across the Washington region in August, according to new data, with tenants typically spending 4 percent more than they did a year before. The median apartment-rental rate of $2,666 for the month in Tysons compares to $2,203 for the Washington region as a...
Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Library holding fall book sale
Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library will host its next quarterly book and media sale Sept. 5-8 at the library, 7584 Leesburg Pike. A wide array of items will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Donations of items are welcomed in advance of the...
Field Hockey Battles VCU to Double Overtime in Season Opener
RICHMOND, Va. – On Friday afternoon the Eagles and the Rams battled it out through four scoreless periods of regulation and a fifth scoreless overtime period before the Rams found the back of the goal in the 72nd minute. The American University field hockey team ended up falling on the road to VCU, 0-1, in double overtime in its first contest of the season.
Capital One Center aims to open urban parks in Tysons next year
Construction continues at Capital One’s headquarters campus in Tysons, this time to turn vacant land near the McLean Metro station into urban parks. Work on the future Capital One East and “Block D” parks has been underway for months. In addition to providing open space and recreational amenities, the projects will deliver hundreds of new parking spaces, though it’s unclear whether the lots will be free or paid.
Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Aug. 28 approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to extend operating licenses for the company’s North Anna Power Station for another 20 years. With this 20-year extension, our ... Read More » The post Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Maryland women’s soccer at George Mason preview
After a 1-0 victory on Thursday over Navy, Maryland women’s soccer (2-1-2) looks to build a winning streak on Sunday night at George Mason (1-2-2). “I think last night’s game was really big for us. We got to play a lot of possession and play like more our style of play.” Lauren Wrigley said on Friday. “So, I think just building off of that and then just using these next few games against local opponents to continue to prepare for confidence is gonna be huge.”
Maryland Weather: Tonight's Storms Mainly a Rain Event
BALTIMORE - Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won't be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures... possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
‘Serial’ podcast case: Murder conviction stands; judge orders hearing redo
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands after Maryland’s highest court Friday ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. The court ruled that the earlier proceeding violated the rights of the victim’s family, marking the latest development in a legal saga that gained widespread attention through the hit podcast “Serial.”
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