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Maryland football 2024 opponent preview: Northwestern
Maryland reaches the halfway point of its football schedule on Oct. 11, a Friday night home game against Northwestern following a bye week. The Terps are seemingly favored in each of their first five games, according to the ESPN FPI, and should be again against the Wildcats. Northwestern, which leads the all-time series between the programs, 3-1, is 57th in the FPI.
Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Coach Dan Quinn declared Daniels the starter on Monday after two preseason games and a couple of joint practices. Daniels was 12 of 15 for 123 yards at the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
Today’s Rental was chosen for the pool, the possibility of a balcony and the price, obviously
This rental is located at 201 I St SW. The Craigslist ad says:. “$1,399 / 485ft2 – Spacious Studio with All Utilities Included (Southwest Waterfront) Experience urban comfort and unrivaled convenience at Capitol Park Plaza & Twins Apartments! Nestled just blocks from the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C., our high-rise buildings offer breathtaking city views and spacious studio apartments designed for modern living.
Cosplayers, Voice Actors and Comic Lovers Unite for ‘RisuCon’ in North Bethesda
Cosplayers, voice actors, and comic lovers gathered at “RisuCon,” a comic convention, over the weekend at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The event was hosted by the Montgomery County Comic & Cosplay Club.
Animal hospital to join new cast of businesses under two Crystal City apartment buildings
A whole new cast of retail and service characters is developing under The Grace and Reva apartments in Crystal City. Veterinary hospital GoodVets is the newest in a series of tenants at 1900 Crystal Drive — including a cafe, a nail salon and a bar — announced by property owner JBG Smith. These will all join the recently opened Tatte and Van Leeuwen.
Federal jury finds Springfield resident guilty of multiple mail theft charges
Springfield, Virginia – A federal jury found Springfield resident Kenshaun Thompson, 26, guilty of possessing and receiving stolen mail, a crime uncovered through thorough investigation and presented in court records. The conviction brings attention to the continuous efforts by U.S. law enforcement to clamp down on mail theft, a rising concern in urban communities.
Habitat for Humanity Prince William: 100 Days of Thanksgiving
Habitat for Humanity Prince William is excited to announce the launch of its 30th Anniversary Campaign, 100 Days of Thanksgiving, to celebrate and raise funds for an ambitious round of projects serving low-income families in the Greater Prince William region. The campaign seeks to raise $100,000 in the one hundred days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Housing Development Leader Erik Johnson New CEO of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). He starts in this position next month, following interim CEO Rickie Maddox. “I am honored to serve as CEO,” Johnson said in an ARHA press...
Virginia abandoned mine land receives federal boost
(The Center Square) — Old coal mining sites in Southwest Virginia are being repurposed into places of business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and greener forms of energy production thanks to $10 million in recently awarded federal grants. Since 2017, various development projects in Southwest Virginia have received federal funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program. The program contributes to projects involving mine land that was active before 1977 in...
You can’t trickle down housing
Supply and demand: We often hear that this is the fundamental issue when it comes to affordable housing. If only we built more homes, meeting demand, then prices would fall. But like many simple stories, it’s more fiction than truth. Recently I was reminded of this when hearing about one of our clients at Housing […]
Man arrested for burglarizing 7 Virginia churches
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A man is being charged for burglarizing multiple places of worship throughout Fairfax County. Over the span of four months, Steven Hildner broke into and burglarized at least seven churches throughout Virginia, according to police. The burglaries began on April 11 and continued through Aug. 12.
Virginia Enjoys Low Unemployment Rate 1.6 Points Below National Rate
According to BLS’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES” or “establishment survey”), Virginia reported non-farm payroll employment gains of 4,800 in the month of July. According to BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (“LAUS”, or “the household survey”), Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July remained unchanged at 2.7 percent, 1.6 points below the national rate which […]
Virginia to Benefit from New USDA Investments in Biofuels
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19, 2024 – Three fueling stations in the commonwealth are included in a new $2.7 million grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to help expand the sale and use of renewable fuels. Pennsylvania is the lead state...
Maryland State Police say Virginia State Police supervisors authorized Amber Alert pursuit that ended in MD crash
VIRGINIA BEACH. VA (AP/CVILLE RIGHT NOW) —Maryland State Police have clarified because Virginia State Police were pursuing a vehicle in Virginia with a felony abduction suspect, Virginia State Police supervision authorized the pursuit continue across the Maryland state line. Maryland State Police Maj. Adam Stachurski said they are the lead investigative agency in the crash that ended the pursuit on I-495 at Branch Avenue in Prince George’s County, MD. He said they received a call for assistance from Virginia State Police and arrived about two minutes after the crash. Stuchurski said while one of the children was transported via helicopter to Children’s Medical Center in DC where he died a short time later, 36-year old Dana Plummer, who allegedly kidnapped the children from a Virginia Beach home, and the two other children were in stable condition at area hospitals.
Purse Snatchers Targeting Flower Vendor On I-495 Wanted In Silver Spring: State Police
An investigation has been launched into the attempted robbery and assault of a woman on Sunday afternoon in Silver Spring, when a woman was targeted by at least two people, authorities announced. Police say that shortly after 3 p.m. on Aug. 18, troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to a...
36 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Book lovers can meet award-winning authors at the National Book Festival this week. There’s also an array of other community, dance, and food festivals around town. National Book Festival. Attention, bookworms: The National Book Festival returns to the Washington Convention Center this month. The schedule is full of appearances by bestselling authors—this year’s lineup includes James Patterson, James McBride, and Sandra Cisneros. There will also be family-friendly read-alouds, science demos, live storytelling, and more reading fun (Sat, free, Library of Congress).
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