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Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother'
Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, a Bowie native who graduated from Saint Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel before heading to Penn State to play ball, has been named as one of the 16 new contestants on the popular reality series. Sullivan-Brown was one of the most highly sought-after recruits coming out...
Washington Studio School | Artist Talk with Courtney Applequist Behind the Works of (M)other
Join them at Washington Studio School for an exciting artist talk by WSS faculty and practicing artist, Courtney Applequist as she discusses her works in her current solo show (M)other, now on view at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery. In this talk, Courtney will delve deep into her distinctive process of excavating and layering in her large-scale multimedia works. This exhibition explores the monumentality of ordinary relationships and the pliant nature of the self through a maternal lens, the complexity and power held within the concept of (M)other.
Dangerous heatwave hits DC area, setting new records
The Washington Metropolitan area is experiencing a dangerous heatwave, prompting warnings and precautions from officials. Currently, the area is on its third consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. FOX 5's Caitlin Roth delivers the forecast.
‘It’s bizarre’: Community reeling after suspects ram into Silver Spring gas station in failed attempt to steal ATM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it is investigating an attempted burglary after someone drove a vehicle into a Sunoco gas station and tried to take an ATM Tuesday morning. Police said that just after 2 a.m., officers were called to the 12000 block of Cherry Hill […]
Montgomery County Elrich and County Councilmember Albornoz to Celebrate Three-Time Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes with Unveiling of Sculpture at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 23 – MocoFeed
Montgomery County Elrich and County Councilmember Albornoz to Celebrate Three-Time Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes with Unveiling of Sculpture at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 23. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Tuesday, July 23. Noon. Just a few days before the 2024 Olympics kickoff in...
Multiple cars charred in Silver Spring parking garage fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – A fire Monday evening in the Town Square Parking Garage damaged six cars and prompted evacuation after a car caught fire on the fifth level. Fire officials said the fire was accidental and no one was injured. They said a single car caught fire, spreading flames to five […]
Bethesda daycare, library evacuated after vehicle hits gas meter
BETHESDA, Md. (7News) — A daycare and a library in Bethesda were evacuated Tuesday evening after a vehicle hit a gas meter attached to the building, according to Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to Davis Library on Democracy Boulevard between Old Georgetown Road and Fernwood Road...
New Superintendent Goes 1-on-1 with MCM on Virtual Academy, Transparency and School Safety
As Dr. Thomas Taylor takes the helm of Maryland’s largest school district, MCM sat down with the new superintendent to discuss topics including the virtual academy, budget process, transparency and school safety within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A county native, Taylor had his entire K-12 experience in MCPS,...
Tuesday Dots: The Wait is Over
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 16, 2024. Who else is running the first @EASPORTSCollege game at The Greatest Setting? pic.twitter.com/Hv7cVjIM37— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 15, 2024. The Washington Huskies Entrance in @EASPORTSCollege ! u2614ufe0f. “The Apple Cup”. Ft. @UW_Football X @WSUCougarFB #GoHuskiesu2614ufe0f#BowDown#CollegeFootball25 pic.twitter.com/rllEgpZXGU— Jordon Rayy (@JordonRayy) July 14, 2024...
Disputed Plea Offer Delays Shooting Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A preliminary hearing in a shooting case was delayed in a dispute over the details of a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 16. Damari McLaughlin, 17, is charged with aggravated assault...
Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Judge Tables Modified Release Decisions for Shooting Co-Defendants
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense attorney Alvin Thomas asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to modifyrelease conditions for shooting defendants during a July 16 hearing. Daniel Cary, 29, and Chantel Stewart, 33, are charged with two counts of assault...
Severance Motion in Mother-and-Son Homicide Denied
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a motion to sever mother and son homicide co-defendants, during a July 16 hearing. Jaquell Jackson, 20, and Chakeatia Jackson, 39, are charged with second-degree murder while armed for their...
Defense Disagrees With Stabbing Defendant’s Competency Finding
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted a defense motion on July 16 to continue a stabbing defendant’s mental observation hearing until they can get a second opinion. Lenare Leath, 21, is charged with assault with...
Judge Rules on Witness Credibility Issue in a Shooting Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Jason Park ruled on a witness’ credibility issue in a shooting trial and considered pending motions during a July 12 hearing. Cordell Lesene, 38, is charged with aggravated assault knowingly while armed,...
Fairfax County police investigating dental office burglary in Annandale
ANNANDALE, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County police said they need the community’s help “to give teeth to [their] dental office burglary investigation.” The burglary happened on June 21 around 7 p.m. in the 7600 block of Little River Turnpike in Annandale. There, a man broke into the business and its safe to steal […]
Emergency Communications Center Handled More Than 100 Calls Between 5:30pm and 7:30pm Monday Evening
Emergency Communications Center handled/dispatched over 100 calls for service between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Monday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer. The calls included lightning strikes, wires down, trees down, roads blocked, and isolated power outages. Piringer stated that most of the...
Driskell Center Awarded Nearly $570K to Create Institutional Archive, Digitize Newest Collections
With over 2,000 unique artworks and a library of nearly 5,000 volumes devoted to leading Black artists and scholars, UMD’s David C. Driskell Center has nurtured and celebrated African American art and artists for nearly a quarter-century. Now a new $280,000 grant from the Terra Foundation will fund a...
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