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PHOTOS: Arlington County police wishing K-9 officer a ‘relaxing retirement’
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is wishing K-9 officer Arlo “a relaxing retirement” with his handler and family Wednesday. ACPD said Arlo began his career with the police department in November 2018 as a Patrol/Narcotic K-9. “Arlo faithfully served the Arlington community by helping locate dangerous drugs […]
New chaperone policy in effect for kids under 15 years old at Six Flags
BOWIE, Md. — Six Flags has implemented a new chaperone policy, which started July 26. All guests 15 years old or younger must be with an adult who is at least 21 years old after 4 p.m., according to Six Flags' Park Policies page. The change impacts all Six...
Fairfax County seeks to stifle bad smells from Herndon water plant
Complaints from Herndon residents about a pungent odor from the James Corbalis Water Treatment Plant have led Fairfax County officials to consider diverting the wastewater into the sewer system. Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman explained at a Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday (Tuesday) that the issue began several weeks ago...
Southeast DC neighborhood rallies to stop violence, boycott liquor store
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s been one week since three women were shot on a street in Southeast. Now, the area’s neighborhood association says it’s had enough, rallying for change and boycotting a liquor store. “Stop the killing and shut ’em down,” one man shouted into a megaphone. The Nelson Place Block Association along […]
Founder and CEO of Sports Court Consulting Dr. Tariq Ahmad talks NIL education with Listen In With KNN
On the latest edition of “Listen In With KNN” sports podcast and radio show with host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, the show focused on NCAA athletics and all things name, image, and likeness with sports marketing agent and NIL educator, Dr. Tariq Ahmad. Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Sports Court Consulting, which focuses on NIL education and athlete representation.
Local author, magician wows Waldorf audiences
Joe Romano, a Charles County native, performed a magic show at the Waldorf West Branch Library on July 29, wowing audiences by bringing literature to life in his show “Books! The magic is real!” presentation. The magician brought a whiteboard to life by making a mouth he drew move, flowers bloom and cards magically change places, bringing smiles to every child in attendance. Every trick Romano performed was tied to...
Four people arrested for a robbery after returning to the scene of the crime
WASHINGTON — Four people are in custody after they walked past the crime scene while officers were investigating the robbery they are accused of committing. Officers were flagged down on Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. by the victim who said he had been robbed along U Street, Northwest. The victim told police he was jumped by four people. The group then stole his stuff before running away.
St. Mary's Legion baseball team to host region tournament
When St. Mary’s Post 255 American Legion baseball coaches, players and their parents first agreed to host the upcoming American Legion Mid-Atlantic Region II Tournament that gets under way on Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, at Joe Cannon Stadium in Anne Arundel County, they perhaps never imagined the entire scope of the undertaking. On July 28, the Post 255 squad was eliminated from the Maryland state tournament courtesy of a 3-1 setback to Severn Post 176. Earlier St. Mary’s had rebounded from a tough, 1-0 loss...
Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. Charged With Quadruple Maryland Stabbing
Ricky Lee Dyson, Jr. was arrested at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 by members of the Rockville Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the stabbing. According to police, at around 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, officers were called to the area of Dawson Avenue and Upton Street, where officers were met by a large crowd and blood at the scene.
Gas Leak Displaces Residents In Waldorf
WALDORF, Md. – On July 29, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a significant gas leak in the area of McDaniel Road and Middletown Road. The initial call reported a strong odor emanating from a nearby construction site, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The road...