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Helluva Way(s) to Wake Up cont.
Thanks to D. for sending above from Dupont Circle. And thanks to OB for sending below from McLean Gardens:. It had been 2 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition on Display in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition is on display now through September 8 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park (506 South Frederick Ave) in Gaithersburg. The gallery’s viewing hours are Monday through Saturday, 8am-9pm and Sunday, 8am-5pm. Per the news release: “This exhibit features 47 images from the...
Amazon Opens Drone Academy At Howard University Amid DEI Rollbacks Across U.S.
This post was originally published on The Washington Informer. In a world with diversity efforts being rolled back because of a rise in conservative pushback, Amazon launched its weeklong Drone Academy at Howard University to promote diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Oluwafemi “Femi” Oladosu, a doctoral student...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report. 🏠 Why It Matters: Greene is an elected official representing the Georgia 14th district. It is of interest to voters to know where...
Beat the heat: Here's a list of cooling centers across the DMV
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — With temperatures expected to feel like 105 degrees on Friday, multiple cooling centers will be open to the public across the DMV. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. Residents are urged to stay cool, stay hydrated, and seek refuge in the cooling centers if needed.
1 killed, another hurt in separate Southeast DC shootings
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating after two separate shootings left one man hurt and another dead overnight in Southeast D.C. MPD responded to the first shooting just after 12 a.m. in the 700 block of Upsal Street SE. There, a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He […]
Highlands, Vienna Woods lead diving divisions with 3-0 records
The Vienna Woods and Highlands summer diving teams took over sole possession of first place with 3-0 records in the respective Northern Virginia Swimming League divisions with road victories the night of July 2. In Division I, Vienna Woods edged Old Keene Mill, 37-35. In Division II, Highlands downed Hunt...
T-Bolts Outfielder Matthew Walters Showcases Passion for Performance With National Anthem Renditions
Matthew Walters stood alongside the first baseline for the National Anthem at a Thunderbolts game last July as he typically would. He placed his right hand on his white T-Bolts jersey over his heart and swayed throughout the song. This time, however, Walters gripped a microphone and echoed the song...
Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency
Proposed policy includes a reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through third grade identified with a reading deficiency. The post Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care
Maryland lawmakers and regulators made great strides this year to protect patients and physicians from insurance barriers. The General Assembly must continue this progress. The post Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Dangerous heat, humidity across DC region Friday; evening storms possible
WASHINGTON - Dangerous heat and humidity are building across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday with temperatures near 100 degrees expected and heat index readings close to 110 degrees possible. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings have been issued for the entire region amid the sweltering July temperatures. A heat...
MoCo inspector general deals with eight-fold increase in MCPS-related complaints
The number of complaints about Montgomery County Public Schools received by the county’s Office of the Inspector General showed an eight-fold increase in the past year, with 185 complaints filed from July 1, 2023, to June 30. That’s compared with 22 from the year before, according to office data. [The Washington Post]
Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland
Nancy Shapiro worked as an associate vice chancellor for the University System of Maryland for 24 years. The post Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Washington DC sports betting handle reaches record $35.4m in May
The sports betting handle increased by 183 per cent year-on-year. US.- Washington DC’s sports betting handle was $35.4m in May, up 183 per cent compared to May 2023, establishing a new record for the District. Revenue was $5.4m, also a new high, and tax receipts reached $544,600. FanDuel’s new...
State leaders approve $27M contract to secure EBT benefits amid ongoing theft concerns
BALTIMORE -- To ensure low-income families get the help they need, state leaders approved a contract to make EBT benefits more secure.However, there could be a challenge to this move.For years, WJZ has reported on how EBT benefits have been stolen from Marylanders. Around 943,000 people use these benefits, according to the Maryland Department of Human Services.These benefits include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and other cash assistance.Most of the theft has happened through card skiming, according to state authorities.Since last year, DHS has reimbursed millions of dollars in stolen benefits."We've replaced $27.1 million in stolen benefits to...
Exclusive: Maryland mail theft complaints doubled since 2019, records show
A public records request filed by 11 News Investigates revealed that the number of mail theft complaints in Maryland doubled over the past five years. Across the country, mail theft has spiked since before the COVID-19 pandemic as more letter carriers have been robbed. Since 11 News Investigates began reporting...
DC police’s youth summer curfew now in effect
D.C. police have started enforcing the city’s summer youth curfew as part of a plan to curb violence and keep communities safe. The summer juvenile curfew started July 1 and runs through August 31, beginning at 12:01 a.m. and ending at 6 a.m. It is in effect seven days a week.
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