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Search underway for man who exposed himself in Maryland grocery store, police say
WALDORF, Md. (7News) — Charles County officials are searching for a person who allegedly exposed himself to a woman inside a grocery store in Waldorf, Maryland. The incident happened inside a store on King Street, officials said. A surveillance camera captured the man allegedly connected to the incident. Police...
Dog Attack: 27-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Severe Arm Injury
WALDORF, Md. – On July 30, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., police, animal control, and rescue personnel responded to a reported dog bite attack at a home in the 2500 block of Lisa Drive. EMS arrived and found a 27-year-old man suffering from severe dog bite injuries to his...
Republican Senate Candidate Rips Trump’s ‘Unacceptable and Abhorrent’ Attacks on Kamala Harris’s Racial Identity
Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan condemned former President Donald Trump for attacking Vice President Kamala Harris' "racial identity" on Wednesday. The post Republican Senate Candidate Rips Trump’s ‘Unacceptable and Abhorrent’ Attacks on Kamala Harris’s Racial Identity first appeared on Mediaite.
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters to Open Café
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters will be opening a café in Alexandria this month. Hypergoat Coffee Roasters was started by husband-and-wife duo Rodrigo Ramos (pictured at a farmers' market) and Deborah Joos. They started roasting coffee in their Southern California garage in 2015, before moving to the East Coast and launching Hypergoat Coffee Roasters here in Alexandria. They've been selling their roasted whole beans at local farmers' markets, online, and through the Made in ALX store in Old Town North.
Shanti Integrative Healthcare Opens in Takoma Park for Holistic Wellness
Holistic wellness practice Shanti Integrative Healthcare is now open in Takoma Park. Practice owner Dr. Jennifer Rioux is an Associate Professor at GW Integrative Medicine Programs and has provided full-service preventive and primary care for chronic and acute conditions across all age groups since 1999, according to Main Street Takoma. Available services include Ayurvedic Medicine, Herbalism, Yoga Therapy, Grief and Trauma Care, Workplace Wellness Training, and the Medicine by the Minute program, which offers personalized health and wellness advice in 5 to 45-minute sessions.
Washington Spirit owner pledges millions to women’s sports, including USA Women’s Rugby
Kang will earmark $50 million in seed funding and matching contributions though her new nonprofit, London-based Kynisca Sports International. The nonprofit’s goal is to eventually raise $100 million to support women’s sports. She cofounded Falls Church, Virginia-based government contractor Cognosante, which was acquired by Accenture Federal Services this...
Oregon football summer preview: 3 Maryland Terrapins to watch
Heading into the 2024 Oregon football season, the Ducks will face an interesting test when the Maryland Terrapins arrive in Autzen Stadium for the first time ever. As the Ducks enter the Big Ten, this matchup against Maryland will be intriguing. Partially because we’ve never seen these two teams square up before.
MD Attorney General: Body-Worn Camera Footage from Montgomery County Police Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Released
Per the Office of the Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the. Montgomery County Police Department’s Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting that occurred on May. 30, 2024, in Fairland, Maryland. The decedent was previously identified...
‘Crime is out of control,’ rages Target shopper as store forced to close after thieves smashed up front in horror attack
A TARGET customer claims crime is running rampant in one important US city. Consumers had to cancel their shopping plans after damage to the store forced its closure. On July 29, 2024, Fox meteorologist Jennifer Delgado took to X to report on crime at a Washington DC Target. She shared a photo and video showing […]
Police: Man arrested in connection to murder in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department said it has identified and charged a suspect connected with the murder of a man in Berwyn Heights in May. Police said that on May 12 at about 10:30 p.m., Berwyn Heights Police Department officers were called to the 8600 block of Cunningham […]
Watch: Maryland boxer Jahmal Harvey advances after split decision at Olympic opening round
Jahmal Harvey defeated Brazil's Luiz Gabriel Oliveira to open the men's featherweight boxing competition at the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old from Oxon Hill, Maryland, entered Paris as the No. 3 overall seed in the men's 57 kg weight class, and he eked out an opening-round win with a 3-2 split decision. The bout left Harvey bloodied from a cheek injury, but that didn't stop his flow.
Panelists Voice Concern Over Maryland Juvenile Crime Bill
SALISBURY, Md.- The Maryland Office of Public Defender hosted a discussion Tuesday night about HB 814. The bill became law earlier this year and expands the powers of law enforcement and holding children accountable. HB814’s biggest critique is it allows 10-13 year old's to be prosecuted as adults, if they...
Maryland Weather: ALERT DAYS for extreme heat Thursday & Friday
BALTIMORE -- Heat & humidity have arrived across the state of Maryland. The heat wave will grow intense Thursday and Friday.Sunshine, heat, and humidity allowed temperatures to soar into the lower to middle 90s Wednesday afternoon. Feels like temperatures reached 100° or even higher in some areas. The heat will continue into this evening with temperatures in the 80s & lower 90s. A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible through 9 PM, but most places will stay rain-free.Our weather tonight stays quiet, warm, and muggy with low temperatures in the middle to upper 70s.Thursday and Friday will feature the worst...
Secretary Jake Day Tours Port Street Commons, Discusses Future of Housing on Maryland’s Eastern Shore External Inbox
Chesapeake Community Development today announced Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day’s visit to Port Street Commons. Day’s visit highlights his administration’s commitment to providing housing solutions throughout Maryland. “We are honored to welcome Secretary Day to Port Street Commons to show the innovative...
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