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Thousands gather to celebrate life of Khyree Jackson and others killed in fatal car crash
BALTIMORE -- Thousands gathered at the Glenarden Baptist Church in Prince George's County Friday to honor two of the three lives taken in a deadly crash that killed Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel on July 6. "These two young men, they were outstanding - to be around them at the same time, you get a feeling inside as a coach that you can never lose" Khyree and Isaiah's former high school coach said. The loss of the two young men was felt deeply by many who knew them, from family to former coaches and former teachers. "If you're not what you say...
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
Sunny Skies Continue Sunday in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- One more day of beautiful weather this Sunday as high pressure builds in across the state.Overnight lows in the 60s once again for your Saturday night with mostly clear skies.Sunshine continues Sunday with temperatures climbing just a touch in the low 90s across the forecast area, unless you are in the mountains or near the water. Cooler water temperatures will help keep those afternoon highs in the upper 80s.We have an interesting pattern in effect for the workweek forecast. An upper low to the east, will back up over the forecast area on Monday, increasing our chance for...
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another somewhat slow week for local government reporters, but at the very least there was the Traffic and Parking Board approving street changes. There was still plenty of news elsewhere around Alexandria, though, with the Police investigating a vehicle-related death at the former Landmark Mall construction site and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria continuing to investigate the deaths of three dogs at the Potomac Yard PetSmart.
Construction worker struck and killed by vehicle in Alexandria, police say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle at a construction site Wednesday, according to the Alexandria Police Department (APD). On July 24 around 7:32 a.m., APD was called to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for a report of an injured person.
WATCH: Metallica Learns How to Make Vinyl at Furnace Record Pressing
The guys from Metallica recently got a lesson in pressing splatter vinyl!. Last year they bought a controlling stake in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, VA, so they stopped by to lead how it's done. Check out the video below or on YouTube, and for the complete story, listen to...
Reporter’s Notebook: The latest figures on economic growth
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zachary Halaschak joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to discuss the latest figures on economic growth and the risks of them being revised down before the election. They also discuss current trends in home sales, as well as former Rep. Mike Rogers’s economic plans and policy objectives.
Two Suspects Wanted For “Drive-By” Armed Robbery Friday Evening
On July 26, at approximately 7:06 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of University Blvd for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier in the evening. The suspects drove up to the victim, committed the armed robbery, and drove off, police say. According to...
MCFRS Respond to House Fire Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 2900 block of Beaverwood Lane, near Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring at approximately 8:53 a.m. on Saturday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to the two-story single-family house to find smoke...
Frederick distillery wins Maryland’s best whiskey, Hagerstown’s Meinelschmidt crafts 3rd best cocktail in state
26 July 2024- In its first year, the Maryland Grain Producers Association and Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, have named Frederick’s McClintock Distilling the winner of the 2024 Maryland’s Best Whiskey competition. It is for whiskeys produced in the state, made with at least 50 percent or more local grain.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
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