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Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility
A third dog has died after being housed at a PetSmart boarding facility in Alexandria, according to officials.An investigation was launched early in July when the Alexandria Animal Services team was contacted regarding the death of a dog at the PetsHotel in the 3300 block of Richmond Highway.Follow…
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring on July 27
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet, a new ice cream and dessert shop coming to downtown Silver Spring, announced on Instagram Thursday evening that it will open on Saturday, July 27. We reported last month that the sweets shop would open in the previous Smoothie King space at 8563 Fenton St., which was initially mistaken for a new TCBY location due to the brief appearance of their signage.
Police Investigating Restaurant Burglary; Surveillance Footage Released
Montgomery County Police are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at La Fonda Paisa Restaurant (7900blk of Georgia Ave) in Silver Spring. According to police, the suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black and white t-shirt with red...
Event at House That Almost Hosted “DMV’s Biggest Mansion Party” in 2022 Has Been Cancelled By Police
An event scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the 5900 block of Sundown Rd. in Gaithersburg/Laytonsville, has been cancelled, according to a social media post by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). The post also stated that “Montgomery County Police will be present and are advising attendees to stay...
New owners for Mod Pizza
Several weeks after the closing of the last Mod Pizza in Montgomery County, the struggling chain has been sold. Mod Pizza is now a division of Elite Restaurant Group, a California firm that already owned a half-dozen other pizza chains. Mod had been teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, closing several dozen locations (including Kentlands) in the months before it went dark at Rockville’s Montrose Crossing. No word yet on what will replace it at this location.
Heat, humidity impacting Montgomery County cycling groups
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The heat and humidity is having an impact on cycling groups in Montgomery County. The chair of the Rockville Bicycle Committee, Jake Jakubek, said their weekly group rides have been canceled for the past few weeks because of the high temperatures. Jakubek said when he does go for […]
Cook & Boardman Acquires Bunting Door & Hardware, Loktek
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Cook & Boardman Group LLC, the leading specialty distributor of commercial entry solutions and systems integration services, has announced the acquisition of Bunting Door & Hardware Co. Inc. and Loktek LLC, located in Elkridge, Maryland. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1983,...
Teenage girls recorded video beating a man to death before turning camera around to take selfies, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON — Two of the five teenage girls accused of beating a man to death in October 2023 appeared in court Friday, during which the 13-year-old defendant punched a U.S. Marshal. The 13-year-old and a 15-year-old are the latest arrested in the death of 64-year-old Reggie Brown. Brown was...
Suspect accused of taking $16K in merchandise in 3 Lululemon thefts
D.C. police arrested a suspect in three Lululemon thefts in which about $16,000 worth of athleticwear was stolen. Investigators identified 23-year-old Avante Demarco Greene as a suspect in part because clothing he’s seen wearing on his Instagram appears to be the same clothing seen in surveillance video from the three thefts, court documents say.
Retirement savings stretch less in Washington DC
Recent studies reveal that in Washington DC, a retirement nest egg of $1 million would likely only last for about 11 years, 10 months, and 25 days. Factors such as the cost of living, housing, and healthcare influence this calculation. Despite substantial savings, the high cost of living in Washington DC can severely limit a retiree’s financial independence.
Extreme heat is setting records across the US. Could the same happen in Hawaiʻi?
Cities around the country are experiencing record-breaking temperatures. Washington, D.C., saw a 3-day run of temperatures 101 or above, which hasn’t happened since the Dust Bowl. Las Vegas reported an all-time high of 120 degrees. Phoenix is investigating more than 300 suspected heat-related deaths, and the city's sidewalks have been hot enough to cause severe contact burns.
Maryland Weather Saturday Showers
BALTIMORE- Spotty showers give way to consistent rainfall across the forecast area this Saturday. Overall, we will see less than a 1/2" of rain. It's possible there might be an isolated thunderstorm as well. A stalled frontal system over the Carolinas moves back over the forecast region.We get a brief break Sunday, with sunshine peaking through, before a warm front moves through the area Monday, creating unsettled weather for the remainder of the week with a chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms each day.Lows tonight in the upper 60s.Highs for the Sunday are in the low 90s.Eventually the 80s do make a comeback, but unfortunately the humidity does return with it.Increasing clouds and rain keep the high temperature in the mid to upper 80s for Monday.Tuesday, there is a slight break in between systems, temperatures will again climb to around 90 degrees for the afternoon high.Although the weather pattern will be rainy for much of the week, sunshine returns for Saturday!
5-year-old girl struck, pinned by vehicle in Takoma Park
A 5-year-old girl was hit and pinned Friday afternoon by a vehicle exiting a driveway in Takoma Park, but was ultimately freed around 5 p.m., according to local police radio transmissions. Takoma Park police received a call around 5 p.m. reporting that a young girl was struck by a vehicle...
Downed wires shuts down Route 28 in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Downed wires in Fairfax County have shut down Route 28 in both directions at Centreville Road. According to VDOT, drivers are advised to seek alternate routes after downed wires shut down a major roadway in Centreville, Virginia. No word on the cause of the downed wires. There could be potential traffic in the area, more than normal.
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