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Prince George’s County detectives searching for man wanted for murder in Oxon Hil
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man wanted for a deadly shooting that happened in Oxon Hill. On Sept. 27, around 7:40 p.m., police responded to the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway for a shooting. There, […]
12-year-old shot near McDonald's along Georgia Ave.
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a shooting that left a 12-year-old boy wounded in D.C. Calls came in just before 4:30 p.m. Monday for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived they located the wounded boy. Police say the victim was a 12-year-old who was struck in the leg...
Alexandria Police search for young girl seen seen sitting in parking lot alone
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Police are working to learn why a young girl was wandering by herself in Alexandria early Monday morning. Police say there have been no reports of a missing child matching her description. However, investigators have not been able to locate the girl. Officers were called to...
Region's workers, volunteers go south to assist in hurricane relief
Some of Southern Maryland’s workers and volunteers are lending a helping hand in a time of need. Following the catastrophic devastation that Hurricane Helene wreaked across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and other states, organizations like Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Red Cross have sent volunteers and workers to aid in recovery efforts. On Sept. 26, two of SMECO’s cooperative crews headed south to Statesboro,...
Judge rules to allow Palestinian student group to host vigil on Oct. 7 at the University of Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — A judge from the U.S. District Court of Maryland has ruled to allow the pro-Palestinian student group, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), to hold an event on Oct. 7 at the University of Maryland (UMD), following previous restrictions. The Tuesday ruling comes after SJP reserved a space […]
Man Gunned Down In Oxon Hill Parking Lot Identified By Police In Prince George's County
District Heights resident Daryl McCall was killed over the weekend following an incident that broke out late on Friday afternoon, police say. He was found at approximately 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the 5100 block of Indian Head Highway. According to a spokesperson from the Prince George's County Police...
Stone Class of '84 gathers 40 years later
It was back to 1980s for several graduates of Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf as members of the class of 1984 celebrated the 40th anniversary of their graduation. The festivities were held Sept. 28 at Port Tobacco Marina. In addition to enjoying food and fellowship, attendees also paused to remember those classmates who have died. Class reunion spokesman David Meadows told Southern Maryland News "proceeds from the anniversary will be used to plant a living, thriving tree in the memorial gardens on the grounds of Thomas Stone High School. We hope that as this Class of 1984 remembrance tree grows, it will remain a symbol that, no matter how far we branch out into the world, our roots will remain deeply embedded with the Cougar spirit." Meadows said that the 1984 Cougars are planning an even bigger event in 2034 to mark the class's 50th anniversary.
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