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Juvenile Crashes Stolen Vehicle into BMW Dealership in Burglary Attempt; Arrest Made on Scene
A juvenile suspect was arrested Friday night after crashing a stolen vehicle into the BMW dealership in the 1400blk of Rockville Pike. According to the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD): “Last night at approximately 11:33pm, RCPD responded the BMW dealership on Rockville Pike for a report of a burglary in progress. The investigation determined a juvenile male made unlawful entry into the building by crashing a vehicle into the dealership. Once inside the dealership, the juvenile removed several keys and attempted to flee the scene in the same vehicle used to make entry.
Notes: WTOP dives National Treasure-style into rumored Masonic history of obscure Alexandria monument
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day reaching a high near 91, accompanied by a calm wind transitioning to a southern breeze at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The night will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am and again after 5am, with a mostly cloudy sky and a low temperature around 72. The southern wind will remain at about 9 mph, and there will be a 30% chance of precipitation.
Carter's to open at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this fall
Is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this fall. The children's apparel retailer has posted "coming soon" and help-wanted signage at its future storefront. Carter's is a venerable clothing manufacturer, having been founded in 1865. It has snapped up some other well-known brands like OshKosh B'Gosh in more recent times. When it opens, look for Carter's on Level 1 of the mall, next to Windsor.
D.C. youth provided with free, accessible health care via rebranded MedStar Health Kids Mobile Medical Clinic
Washington, D.C. residents in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 under the age of 21 will continue to have access to free and accessible health care via a new partnership between MedStar Health and Monumental Sports and Entertainment (MSE). Aimed at serving the children and adolescents of the District, the Kids Mobile Medical Clinic will continue to serve the community for at least the next five years through the financial backing of MSE founder and billionaire Ted Leonsis.
Fairfax officials seeking feedback on bicycle, trail efforts
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is inviting the community to learn more about and provide feedback on the proposed Active Transportation and Trail Network, a new effort that combines and updates the Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan. Attend a Community Open House or Virtual Meeting...
Police Say 16-Year-Old Carlos “Fatboy” Segura III Was Gunned Down in Maryland
A tragic incident unfolded in Langley Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, claiming the life of a beloved teenager known as “Fatboy.” Hailing from Sandy Spring, Maryland, this young individual became the latest victim of a senseless act of gun violence. On the night of the shooting, police responded...
MPD’s Weekly Firearm Recoveries: August 5 to August 12, 2024
Every day, the Metropolitan Police Department works to investigate and recover illegal firearms in Washington D.C. through intelligence-based policing to identify, interdict, and interrupt armed violent offenders within the District. In addition to our patrol officers, members from several of MPD’s specialized units work tirelessly to safely and respectfully secure illegal firearms and get them off our streets. From Monday, August 5, 2024, through Monday, August 12, 2024, MPD detectives and officers recovered 63 firearms in the District of Columbia.
Preview: DC Power FC’s inaugural season begins today
Though still in the process of creating a team and filling out their roster, DC’s newest women’s soccer team kicks off their first season this weekend in a game that is also the very first match for the fledgling USL Super League. DC Power Football Club will play Carolina Ascent FC this afternoon in Charlotte, NC.
Whooping Cough on the Rise in Fairfax
The illness spreads when someone coughs or sneezes and can spread for at least two weeks after the coughing starts. Whooping cough, known as pertussis, is on the rise, according to the Fairfax Health District. Word of the increase in Fairfax, statewide, and nationwide comes as kids head back to school, and the district is encouraging people to get vaccinated.
Lee-Fendall House Gets Historic Paint Job
The big, old white house at the corner of Washington and Oronoco streets has a bit more color this summer. The Lee-Fendall House, now a museum and garden space, was built in the 1700s. The large property today interprets American history through tours and special programs about enslaved persons, Prohibition and more. It also hosts a variety of community events including trivia nights, an Easter Egg hunt each spring and more.
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. The most intense weather is expected to come down between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Aug....
McLean golfers top local finishers in Statesmen Invitational
There were no local champions but plenty of top area finishers at the initial Statesmen Invitational golf tournament hosted by the Marshall High School team. The 18-hole, 16-team event was held Aug. 15 at Bristow Manor Golf Club in Prince William County. The McLean Highlanders were the highest finishing local...
The skies are rumbling: Strong to severe showers, thunderstorms enter DC region
Showers and thunderstorms ranging from strong to severe brought heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings to portions of the D.C. area Saturday evening. The National Weather Service predicted showers and thunderstorms bringing severe weather and the potential for flash flooding through at least 8 p.m. Rain is coming down hard...
Nearly 500,000 Virginians in Medicaid have been disenrolled
Of the roughly 2 million Virginians who’d been enrolled in Medicaid before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 480,000 of them have been disenrolled as of this August. Typically eligibility determinations are made annually, but they’d been on pause nationwide amid the pandemic due to federal policy. That’s changed over the past year in what’s colloquially referred […]
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