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Boys high school volleyball is newest game in town at Fairfax County public schools
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now)– Fans of West Potomac High School have more reason to cheer this fall and it’s all in part because of boys volleyball. It’s the latest addition to all Fairfax County public high schools. “I put a lot of work in, you know, gathering interest for the rising underclassmen and upperclassmen […]
As student-athletes return back to school, some families wonder if they can afford high school athletics
From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” this August and September. All summer, Aaliyah Heureaux has been...
Maryland Football Scoop: Twists and turns, a unit bounces back and QB battle rumblings after scrimmage No. 2
Maryland football held its second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, moving one step closer to kickoff -- and determining what the depth chart will look like this fall. The quarterback competition remains the biggest discussion and there's some interesting buzz there. But there are plenty of other storylines to keep tabs on, including a reversal of fortunes for one unit.
Maryland women’s soccer draws against Stony Brook, 2-2
After a chaotic first half, Maryland women’s soccer and Stony Brook drew, 2-2, on Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s contest was back-and-forth throughout and came down to the final few minutes, but the squads finished deadlocked. Maryland now moves to 1-0-1, adding to a mostly-positive start to the season. The...
Raising Cane’s To Open College Park Location
Raising Cane’s started its expansion into the D.C. metropolitan region when its first area restaurant in December 2022 in Sterling, VA (45545 Dulles Eastern Plaza). The first Maryland location opened in Towson in January 2023 and both stores featured lines out the door for months on several days of the week. Additional locations have opened across the state and now a College Park, MD location has been announced the corner of Route 1 and Knox Road.
MCPS Back-to-School Fair Takes Place Saturday, August 24
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road. Per MCPS: “All MCPS students and their families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Back-to-School Fair. The event is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about the school system and county programs and services, while enjoying family-friendly activities, entertainment, a free immunization clinic and more.
Countdown to Kickoff: Churchill Bulldogs
POTOMAC, Md. (DC News Now) — The Churchill football program has improved significantly in the last five years. Entering his fifth season leading the program, head coach Joe Rydzewski has taken the Bulldogs from a 1-8 team the year before he took over, to a team that’s won at least games each of the last […]
Brentwood’s miXt Food Halls Plans Outdoor Art on Route 1
Brentwood’s miXt Food Hall plans to create a new public art display facing Route 1 and is calling for artists’ submissions. Located at 3809 Rhode Island Ave. next to the Studio 3807 apartment building, the food hall is currently looking for an artist to design, create and install an artwork on the patio facing Rhode Island Avenue.
Position Available: Part-Time Contract Secretary
The City of College Park is hiring a part-time Contract Secretary to attend and document evening Board and Committee meetings. We are looking for a dependable individual with excellent grammar and secretarial skills to prepare concise summaries of the proceedings, incorporate approved revisions, and submit the final minutes promptly. This role does not require verbatim transcription. Meetings are held via Zoom or in public facilities within College Park on weekday evenings.
Maryland man arrested after alleged crime spree in Adams and York counties
RED LION, Pa. — A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after police say he committed a crime spree across multiple jurisdictions in Adams and York counties on Sunday. Dwayne Wolfe, 31, was captured by authorities on the 900 block of Country Club Road in York Township shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, about six hours after his alleged crime spree began with two robberies in McSherrystown, Adams County, according to York County Regional Police.
'Suspicious Death' Of Reston Man Found On I-395 In Alexandria Under Investigation: State Police
A 66-year-old man found in a BMW on the side of the road in Virginia died "from a severe injury," at an area hospital, according to the Office of the Medical Examiner following an autopsy.An alert was issued by Virginia State Police on Monday morning as they seek the public's assistance amid an inv…
DC councilman arrested in alleged $156,000 bribery scheme to push violence prevention contracts for kickbacks
Washington, DC, Councilman Trayon White allegedly engaged in a bribery scheme to use his elected position to keep government contracts flowing to two companies, federal prosecutors say, accepting envelopes with thousands of dollars in cash and lucrative kickbacks.
Tickets for Battle at the Burr III Sell Out in Just a Few Days
Only $200 VIP tickets remain for the third edition of the Battle at the Burr meet between Howard and Georgetown Universities. Current photo via Howard Athletics. The one that started it all: General Admission tickets for the 2024 Battle at the Burr meet between Howard University and cross-town rivals Georgetown University in Washington, DC have effectively sold out in less than four days.
Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Bald Eagle!!
Thanks to Lara for sending this beauty majestically perched in Park View. If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Document: Arrests Made in Fatal December Shooting
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of 17-year-old Rayon Davis Jr. and 17-year-old Quintin Reed, who are charged with first-degree murder while armed – felony murder for their alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Dwayne Barbour. The incident occurred on Dec. 20, 2023, on the 2900 block of Knox Place, SE.
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