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Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
Theatre News: ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ Leads Workhouse Arts Center’s New Performing Arts Season
Tickets are on sale now for our new season of theater performances. Every season gets better and better (did we mention that we are a multiple Helen Hayes Awards nominee?). Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets in advance. Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. By Steve Rosen and Gordon Greenberg.
Beautiful New Mural at Lake Anne Elementary School
This new, captivating art piece titled Water and Warmth features aquatic creatures, woodland animals, mandalas, and children. Mural Masters, Inc artists, Shawn James and Charles Lawrance worked over a few weeks and completed the artwork at the end of June. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony is August 15 at 3pm, located at Lake Anne Elementary School. Please join us!
A wealth of experience plus some Euro flare: what Emily Fox brings to the USWNT in Paris
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — National pride is not a landlocked emotion. You don't have to be physically at home to feel gratification in representing your country. So even though Emily Fox took her talents overseas this past season, she is more than happy to be playing for the United States.
Workforce NOW awards student scholarships at chamber meeting
The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce NOW committees and board of directors presented three area students with scholarships at its quarterly member meeting July 24. The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber, in partnership with Go Virginia, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Caroline, Spotsylvania, and King George public schools, Germanna Community College and University...
Rookie Mike Sainristil has maturity and quickness to make a difference for the Commanders
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — 2024 has been the Year of Mike Sainristil. The rookie defensive back finished his college football career as a national champion with the Michigan Wolverines before being drafted in the second round by the Commanders in April. He also became a Girl Dad in June.
Lansdowne Resort named 2024 Smart Stars Award winner
Leesburg, VA, (July 25, 2024) – Lansdowne Resort has been named a 2024 Smart Stars Award winner in the Best Golf Resort category from Smart Meetings Magazine. The resort’s 45 holes of golf harmonize with its rolling Potomac River Valley setting on 500 acres in Loudon County. Golf is available exclusively to members and resort guests.
Know before you go: Commanders training camp fan days start Sunday
ASHBURN, Va. — Commanders training camp officially got underway Wednesday, but the first day that fans will be allowed to watch the team is Sunday. The bad news is, if you haven't already scored tickets, you are out of luck, as the public access days are mostly sold out, save for two season ticket holder events. The good news is, WUSA9 will be covering every minute of the camp from start to finish, so you can get extensive coverage and exclusive content on air and online.
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...
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges
On July 28, 2023, Donte Peoples was working as a truck driver and making a delivery at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana when he encountered a problem. A security guard, he said, informed him that his driver’s license was suspended for unpaid child support. The development set off a chain of events that “totally […] The post Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges appeared first on 92 Q.
Boyle, Stabler honored at Commodity Classic
CENTREVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Grain Producers Association honored two stalwarts in the grain industry during the Maryland Commodity Classic. Gene Boyle received the Dr. James R.Miller Award for outstanding service to state’s grain industry and Drew Stabler was handed the inaugural Lawrence E. Meeks Farmer Lifetime of Service Award July 25 at the Queen Anne’s 4-H Park.
Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
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 […]
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