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Maryland woman celebrates 100th birthday on 4th of July with family and friends
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A Maryland family received a special 4th of July gift this year as Alberta Russell celebrated her remarkable 100th birthday. Surrounded by three generations of her family, along with close friends, Alberta marked this significant milestone in her life. She was born in Philadelphia and grew up in New York before moving to Florida and finally settling in Baltimore to be near her loved ones.
Illegal dumping in Southeast DC leading to rodent, racoon and odor issues
WASHINGTON — Residents in Southeast D.C. have a big mess on their hands. They reached out to WUSA9 after they say there's been several failed attempts at getting the city to clean up a large pile of trash. Residents from the 1900 block of Curtis Court told WUSA9 the...
Rides tip at Washington's Fourth of July carnival—6 injured
Malfunctioning Ride Injures Six at Independence Day Carnival. A ride malfunction at Oak Harbor's Independence Day Carnival left six people with minor injuries, officials said. The carnival closed Wednesday night after a spinning swing ride tipped over. Firefighters and paramedics treated the injured on-site. "This happened on a fairly tame...
Did You Miss It? Fantasia Rocked ‘A Capitol Fourth’ with a Stunning National Anthem Performance [Video]
Fantasia has rendered her fair share of jaw-dropping renditions of the ‘Star Spangled Banner‘ over her 20-year career, but she arguably delivered her most memorable yet when she took to the West lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. for Independence Day 2024. One of...
Giancarlo Esposito, Known for His Role as Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, to Appear at Montgomery College
Montgomery College will host “In Conversation with Giancarlo Esposito” at the Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville on Thursday, November 7. Esposito is best known for his role as Gustavo Fring in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”. Per Montgomery College:...
DC pools, spray parks and cooling centers open on July 4
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DCDPR) said that outdoor pools, spray parks, and 10 cooling sites will be open on the Fourth of July to help residents beat the soaring heat. According to a post on the X platform from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, all outdoor pools and […]
Heartbroken pet owner wants answers after beloved dog dies at PetSmart boarding
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) - A Virginia man says his dog died last weekend at a PetSmart boarding facility while he was out of town. Andrew Noles said he got a call from a veterinarian saying his dog Clark was dead when a PetSmart employee dropped him off. According to Noles,...
Craving a unique frozen treat? Here’s the scoop on 14 supercool DC-area ice cream spots
Mother Nature is turning up the temps, so of course, it’s about that time for us to all scream for ice cream. For foodies and lovers of culinary variety, though, it can be a rocky road to finding an ice cream treat or flavor that has yet to dazzle and delight your summertime taste buds.
DC's Barracks Row attempts world record for largest human ice cream cone
WASHINGTON (7News) — Barracks Row Main Street geared up for a sweet celebration on Independence Day, as they attempted a Guinness World Record for the "Largest Human Ice Cream Cone." The exciting event took place after its annual Fourth of July parade. Visitors gathered at 8th Street SE to...
Community garden brings homegrown organic vegetables to DC’s Ward 7
In D.C.’s Ward 7, where many residents struggle with food insecurity, lies a community garden which is bringing locally-grown, organic vegetables to nearby residents. The garden is run by the Nicholson Project, a nonprofit arts organization that gives visiting artists a D.C. residency in which they can stay and create new works.
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