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Rolando 'Roly' Balcazar Jr. Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, July 13, Germantown resident Rolando "Roly" Balcazar, Jr. was killed in what was described as "a tragic accident" while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind his loving family and children. Following his death, the community has rallied around his loved ones as they continue to grip with his unexpected...
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing
Location was everything for a new homeowner who was willing to go over the asking price for a Chevy Chase home that was conveniently located near family. A one-level home nestled along a tree-lined street on 4100 Ingomar St. NW in DC sold for $1.403 million after being listed by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties for $1.295 million, the realtors said.
Police disband illegal car meet-up in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it successfully prevented an illegal car meet-up from taking place on Saturday. Police said they were able to carry out a traffic enforcement plan early on Saturday to address an illegal car meet-up. Officers responded to the area of Sandy Spring […]
25 Montgomery County lifeguard certifications stripped for improper training
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Improper training practices at a Montgomery County country club led to 25 lifeguard certifications being revoked, the American Red Cross confirmed. Wednesday night, 7News learned that the American Red Cross's Quality Assurance team launched an investigation on April 16, after concerns from a quality...
1,100 trees to be cut in Rock Creek Park to repair golf course
WASHINGTON — A plan to restore the historic Rock Creek Park Golf Course includes the removal of at least 1,100 trees inside the park, according to planning documents that have been approved by the National Park Service (NPS). The course suffers from decades of neglect and overgrowth. Four of...
Stabbing Defendant Waives Right to Trial, Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charges
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A stabbing defendant pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in front of DC Superior Judge Erik Christian during a hearing on July 18. Gregory Lewis, 57, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement...
Two buildings in D.C. receive grants to preserve Black culture
Two D.C. sites are receiving grants to preserve African American culture in the U.S.Why it matters: The Ira Aldridge Theater at Howard University and the Masjid Muhammad mosque near Shaw each won grants of $150,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.The big picture: Sites across America representing Black history "have been overlooked and undervalued," says Brent Leggs, the group's director.The fund announced $3 million in grants on Thursday to help preserve 30 sites nationwide. The Ira Aldridge Theater. Photo courtesy Visual14 via African American Cultural Heritage Action FundZoom in: Ira Aldridge was a 19th-century Black actor famed for...
Amid scorching heat, Moore’s order lays foundation for efficient, clean cooling
Recent scorching heat shows the need to prepare for extreme conditions caused by climate change. Fortunately, Maryland has taken the first step with new zero-emission heating equipment standards. The post Amid scorching heat, Moore’s order lays foundation for efficient, clean cooling appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Report Shows How Lawmakers in GOP-Dominated South Harm Workers
"For at least the last 40 years, pay and job quality for workers across the South has been inferior compared to other regions—thanks to the racist and anti-worker Southern economic development model." That's according to a Thursday report by Chandra Childers, a senior policy and economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The new publication is part of her "Rooted in Racism and Economic Exploitation" series.Previous documents in the series have discussed how "Southern politicians claim that 'business-friendly' policies lead to an abundance of jobs and economic prosperity" but in reality, their failed model is designed "to extract the...
Naked Maryland Man Arrested After Trying To Make Bank Deposit
A naked Maryland man has been arrested after trying to make a deposit at the bank. You are not allowed to do that. The incident happened at a Navy Federal Credit Union in Waldorf, Maryland. You can learn more about the story and check out his mugshot below. Naked Maryland...
Maryland congressman demands resignation of Secret Service director
BALTIMORE -- U.S. Congressman Andy Harris, from Maryland, is one of many Republican lawmakers demanding the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the response to the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.Harris told WJZ that the responsibility of the Secret Service is to make sure every venue is safe and that the agency failed to secure the perimeter last weekend.Trump was standing at the podium when shots were fired from about 400 feet away. The former president was injured during the gunfire and an attendee was killed and another was...
IANA president, CEO Joni Casey announces retirement
CALVERTON, Md. — After nearly three decades of leadership, Joni Casey has decided to call it quits effective the end of 2024. For 27 years Casey has served as president and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). Recently she announced via press release that she will...
Multiple Charges Filed Against PG County Man For Firearms And Explosives Following Shooting
SUITLAND, Md. – Nicholas Conrad Norris, 23, of Suitland, Maryland, has been arrested and charged with numerous offenses related to the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and a destructive device, as well as charges stemming from a non-contact shooting incident earlier this month. According to court documents, on July...
Police called after assault at Rockville grocery store
Rockville City police were called to a grocery store at the King Farm Village Center, after an individual was allegedly assaulted there Saturday night, July 13, 2024. The assault was reported at the Safeway store at 403 Redland Boulevard at 9:05 PM. An individual was also accused of shoplifting in the same incident.
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
July 19-21 Weekend Roundup of Things To Do in Montgomery County
Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are 9 things to do this weekend, July 19-21. Summer concert series in Germantown: Journey’s Crossing host a free summer concert sweries with local musicians and food vendors on Friday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 at 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive #A in Germantown.
One Killed One Critically Injured in D.C. Late-Night Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC—A fatal shooting incident in Southeast resulted in one death and left another person critically injured. D.C. Metro Police Department officers were dispatched just before 2:30 am Tuesday to…
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