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Moore comes to Biden’s defense over demands he step aside: ‘The president deserved better’
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) stood by President Joe Biden‘s side Sunday, arguing that he “deserved better” than having Democrats publicly call on the president to step aside as the presumptive nominee. Moore criticized his fellow Democrats in an interview with ABC News’s This Week, claiming that calls for Biden to withdraw from nearly 40 congressional […]
Maryland football 2024 opponent preview: Virginia
Our Maryland football opponent preview series continues with a look at the Terps' third game: a primetime battle at Virginia on Sept. 14. Virginia enters Year Three of the Tony Elliott era in search of its first winning season since 2019. The Cavaliers went 3-9 last season and 3-7 in 2022.
UT alum earns position with National Symphony Orchestra
Evan Williams, a Butler School of Music alumnus, recently earned a prized position with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. Williams’ audition for the National Symphony took place over three days. He estimated the symphony invited about 200 people to audition the first day, but only 10 musicians advanced to the second day of auditions. Eventually, the orchestra whittled down its selection to Williams and one other musician.
Apple reaches tentative contract agreement with unionized store employees in Maryland
The Apple store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson was the first in the U.S. to unionize. The contract agreement must be approved by roughly 85 employees there. A vote is scheduled for Aug. 6.
Shop Local: We Love Sabrina Cabada
Sabrina Cabada’s portfolio is overflowing with vibrant, vintage-inspired portraits of bold and audacious women. Her muses—often based on photos she’s found online—tend to be daring and rebellious, iconoclastic and teasingly confrontational. “They’re not all beautiful, perfect women,” explains the figurative painter, who lives in Falls Church....
30-Story Mixed-Use Building at Tastee Diner Site Moves Forward in Downtown Silver Spring
Plans for a redevelopment project to preserve the historic Tastee Diner dining car as part of a 30-story mixed-use residential building in downtown Silver Spring are set to move forward. The county’s Planning Board unanimously approved the preliminary and sketch plans from D.C.-based Roadside Development for a high-rise proposed for...
Some faded graffiti remains outside Union Station following protests
WASHINGTON (7News) — Some faded graffiti remains on the statue and replica Liberty Bell at Union Station in Washington, D.C., days after peaceful demonstrations in the area escalated to vandalism. "To have people and that level of hatred directed towards another people group and the antisemitism that was here,...
Sheriff’s office: Carjacker hits, kills Silver Spring woman with her own car in Sterling
STERLING, Va. (DC News Now) — A woman died Sunday after a carjacker hit her with her own car, sheriff’s deputies said. Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) responded to the 21000 block of Towncenter Plaza around 11:40 a.m. for a reported carjacking. LCSO said that the suspect hit the victim, 54-year-old Melody […]
Gotham FC manages a win over the Washington Spirit thanks to Yazmeen Ryan
On Sunday evening, NJ/NY Gotham FC played their second match of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. It was a special home game away from home, for the Bats were at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. This is the home of the Philadelphia Union, and there are plenty of fans in the state. Plus, the team represents New Jersey, so sometimes Southern New Jersey fans find the trek to the Philadelphia area to be easier.
Body Of Missing Autistic 6-Year-Old Pulled From Gaithersburg Pond, Police Say
An extensive search for Hassan was launched at around 3 p.m. on July 27 when the non-verbal, autistic child was reported missing by his family in Gaithersburg. The Montgomery County Department of Police announced on Sunday that the boy had been found, and were able to positively identify Hassan as the person recovered from the pond.
Hoyer Joins Melwood To Commemorate The 34th Anniversary Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Melwood leaders and employees on Thursday, July 25, to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the lead House Sponsor of the ADA, Congressman Hoyer worked to pass the ADA to prohibit discrimination against...
Abercrombie & Fitch is Returning to Montgomery County
Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids are “coming soon” to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. This announcement comes at a great time for Westfield, as several national retailers, including Banana Republic, Bonobos, ICING, Talbots, and Express (closing soon), have recently exited the mall. Abercrombie’s previous location in Montgomery...
Top150 recruit Christian Jeffrey is down to eight schools
Christian Jeffrey, a strong and tough guard out of Lanham (Md.) Mt. Zion Prep and New Heights Lightning (EYBL), has cut his list down to eight schools, he tells 247Sports. The No. 138 overall recruit in the country is considering Butler, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M.
5 people rescued from sinking yacht in Maryland river
Five people were rescued from a sinking yacht in the area of Edgewater, Maryland, on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard told WTOP that guardsmen were called to the mouth of the Rhode River just before 1 p.m. for reports of a 100-foot yacht taking on water. All five people aboard...
Dean ‘Delivers’ Again in $150,000 De Francis Dash
LAUREL, MD – Stonehedge homebred Dean Delivers capped a successful and emotional day for his connections, leading all the way around and repelling a late bid from 40-1 longshot Five Dreams to register a three-quarter-length triumph in Sunday’s listed $150,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash. The 33rd...
United Airlines flight from Houston to Boston diverted to Dulles due to 'medical issue'
EAST BOSTON, Mass. — United Airlines Flight 2477 from Houston to Boston made an unexpected stop on Sunday in Washington, D.C., after at least one passenger suffered a medical issue. Records from FlightAware show the flight departed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, at 9:39 a.m. and...
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