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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...
Barricade situation after shooting in DC resolved
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police said officers resolved a barricade situation in Southeast Sunday afternoon after a man was found shot nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said its officers and an Emergency Response Team were at the 3200 block of 28th St. for a barricade situation as of 4 p.m. MPD said […]
Applications Open for Laurel Citizens University
What are the dynamics of your local government? What is a Strong Mayor government? Where do your concerns go to when reported? These questions and more can be answered at Laurel Citizens University!. Registration is limited to 20 participants, with selection made on a first-come, first-serve basis:. You must be...
Dunkin’ Awards Scholarships to Local Annapolis, Odenton, Pasadena, and Millersville Students
Dunkin’ and its DMV franchisees announced the recipients of the Dunkin’ Regional Scholarships, awarding $125,000 to high school and college students in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Partnering with Scholarship America, Dunkin’ awarded $2,500 scholarships to 50 students for the Fall 2024 term. The scholarships aim...
Sunny Breeze Stays Perfect with $100,000 Concern Win
LAUREL, MD – Stonehedge homebred Sunny Breeze, a front-running winner of his first two career starts, switched tactics and came from off the pace to keep his perfect record intact with a head victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Concern at Laurel Park. The eighth running of the seven-furlong Concern...
Daily News Brief | July 29, 2024
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Montgomery Parks August Events: ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ All-Star Comedy at Cabin John, and Foodie Friday
“Puppet shows starring ‘Hansel and Gretel,’ an all-star comedy show at Cabin John Regional Park, “tasting the land” at a Food Friday event and summer concerts are among the special events and programs that will be sponsored by Montgomery Parks in August. The August schedule of...
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...
DC man sentenced to 18 years for carjacking, shooting driver
A judge has sentenced a D.C. man to 18 years in prison after he was convicted by a jury in March of armed carjacking, assault and related charges. Tayvon Owens, 31, was sentenced for shooting and carjacking a woman on Newton Street NW in December of 2022, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
The First Phase of Pike & Rose Opened Approximately Ten Years Ago
Located at the key intersection of Rockville Pike and what’s now Josiah Henson Parkway (then Montrose Parkway) Pike & Rose opened its first phase approximately ten years ago– in 2014. Named after Rockville Pike and Montrose Parkway, the project was described as a “pedestrian-oriented, urban-minded, mixed-use neighborhood across...
Hero Shares Drama and Tragedy at Bethesda Chabad
Over one hundred gathered at Chabad of Bethesda to hear Menachem Kalmenson, winner of the Israel Prize, recount how he and his brother Elchanan HYD, each a father of five, rushed from the safety of their homes in Otniel to the jaws of death in Kibbutz Be’eri. A beautiful...
Riverdale Police Seek Help in Suspicious Disappearance of Nonverbal Woman Last Seen at Walmart
The Riverdale Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in the case of Maryann Ponder, a 38-year-old woman lacking the ability to communicate verbally, who vanished under what they are calling "suspicious circumstances." Ponder, identified as a Black woman with a height of 5 feet, 1 inch and a weight of approximately 175 pounds has been missing since she was last seen at the Riverdale Walmart, as reported by Atlanta News First.
8-year-old donates Icee sales as a thank you to Fairfax Fire Department
An 8-year-old boy set up an Icee stand in Alexandria, Virginia to raise money for the Fairfax County Fire Department on Saturday. How he was able to come up with the idea was simple. “Because they saved my arm, we are donating to them,” Everett Eskew, the 8-year-old, said.
Woman faces felony charge tied to 2023 escape of prison inmate from Dale City
A woman from D.C. is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections prisoner who was from Dale City. Sasha Castillo, of Washington, D.C., was indicted on a charge of aiding escape of a prisoner by a grand jury in Richmond on July 1.
20-Year-Old Suspected of Armed Carjacking Arrested in Northeast Washington, D.C.
In a succinct display of justice served, the Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old man following an incident of armed carjacking that terrorized a driver in Northeast Washington, D.C. The suspect, identified as Kendall Joiner of Northeast, faces steep charges for his involvement in the May 30 episode that unfolded on the 2000 block of Savannah Street, Southeast, the Metropolitan Police Department detailed.
American Cancer Society seeking volunteers for new study focused on Black women
WASHINGTON — A groundbreaking study could have a major impact on Black women across the country. Currently, Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer than white women, but more likely to die if they are diagnosed. That's according to research from the American Cancer Society. Researchers...
Montgomery County Unveiled New Statue Honoring Olympic Athlete Dominique Dawes
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley and staff welcomed Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes to celebrate the unveiling of a statue in her honor at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC) on Tuesday. “With the Olympic Games kicking off this week,...
Deadpool & Wolverine special items at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 in Bethesda (Photos)
AMC Theatres has arguably been the top movie theater chain in recent years when it comes to special promotional items for blockbuster movies. There are almost as many limited-edition collectible and consumable products for Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend at AMC Theatres as there are cameos in the film. True believers will find all of these snacks, beverages, collectibles, and merchandise in the lobby. Here's a look at what's available for this superhero slugfest at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda:
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