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Silver Spring man sentenced to 13 years for fatally shooting teen
A Silver Spring man was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison for the killing of an 18-year-old in Southeast Washington, D.C., in October 2021, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has announced. Jordan Jones, 23, pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2023, to voluntary manslaughter while...
Caesars Virginia generates over $19 million during the month of June
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Caesars Virginia casino in Danville generated over $19.2 million during the month of June, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. The Virginia Lottery adds the value is adjusted to deduct any winnings at the casino. The report says over $14 million was generated through slot machine...
Läderach Now Open in Montgomery Mall
Swiss chocolatier Läderach is now open in Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The store is located on the mall’s upper level, in the space previously occupied by Chocolate Moonshine. Läderach is renowned for its FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) slabs, pralines, and truffles. According to its website, “Fresh chocolate...
Woman Dies After Tragic Car Accident In Anne Arundel County
FRIENDSHIP, Md. – A single-vehicle accident on the night of July 14, 2024, claimed the life of a District Heights woman and seriously injured a man. Emergency personnel responded to a crash on Friendship Road near Fairhaven Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. Upon investigation, it was revealed that a 2020 Nissan Versa was traveling at high speed when the driver failed to handle a left-hand curve. The vehicle veered off the road, ascended an embankment, struck multiple trees, and overturned in a ditch with two occupants injured.
Kat Shaw to Present ARIA Accessibility Guide at Drupal GovCon 2024
Drupal GovCon 2024 will feature a session titled "What the Heck is ARIA? A Beginner's Guide to ARIA for Accessibility," presented by Kat Shaw, a Lead Engineer and Accessibility Advocate (CPACC) at Lullabot. Scheduled for August 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST in Orem Hall A, this 45-minute session aims to educate attendees on using ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance accessibility in web development. Kat will cover what ARIA is, its functionalities, appropriate usage scenarios, and instances when sticking to native HTML is preferable. Attendees are expected to have a basic understanding of HTML to maximize their learning experience.
Regency Furniture Stadium - Southern Maryland Senators
Regency Furniture Stadium 11765 Saint Linus Dr Waldorf, MD 20602. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League is a summer collegiate baseball league featuring eight teams in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The newest club in this league is the Southern Maryland Senators, who play their home games at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, also home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League.
Montgomery County under heat emergency as temperatures soar
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is under a heat emergency through Wednesday evening, as temperatures soar across the DMV. “This is the hottest day we’ve had,” Sybelle Mensah said. “It is very hot. Very, very hot.” Mensah and her mother run Back to the Roots, an African clothing stand in downtown […]
Open Air Burn Ban issued in Front Royal, Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials have announced that, in an order from the Fire Marshal, an open-air burn ban has been issued throughout Front Royal and Warren County. The ban went into effect on July 15 and will remain until further notice. Warren County officials said the ban was issued under the […]
Prince George’s Co. helping students get school supplies for the new year
This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Buying school supplies can be difficult for some families, especially if they’re already struggling to put food on the table. That’s why Prince George’s County is back with its annual Stuff TheBus Back to School Supply Drive.
Sculpture of Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Be Unveiled in Downtown Silver Spring
A sculpture of Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes will be unveiled on July 23. A meet-and-greet will follow the event, which starts at noon at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, located at 1319 Apple Ave. in downtown Silver Spring. The center opened in February...
Household hazardous waste and electronics collection event planned for July 20
Noble Environmental and Somerset County Recycling are sponsoring a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event starting at 9 a.m. July 20 at 6022 Glades Pike Somerset, in the Penn Highlands College parking lot. Do you have old paint, household chemicals, pool chemicals, insecticides, or other household chemicals, or any...
Miami Takeover Will Celebrate Go -Go Music in Miami Beach
Washington, DC, and Miami Beach will come together for the 16th Annual MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO), a vibrant three-day celebration grounded in a legacy of culture and community from July 26-29, 2024. This highly anticipated weekend is dedicated to Go-Go music, spoken word, and community service. MTO weekend offers professionals and tastemakers of color a unique blend of parties, networking, community service, vibrant culture and diversity, and an authentic Miami experience. The theme of the weekend is to celebrate and share the vibrant and unique culture of DC, centered around its deep-rooted affinity for Go-Go music. Tickets are available at https://eventnoire.com/events/mto2024.
Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, storms possible later
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Dangerous heat kicks off the week with forecast high temperatures around 100 degrees and a Heat Alert on Monday. Yesterday was a record 101 degrees in D.C. The record in D.C. on Monday is 100 degrees which was set back in 1988, so we will likely tie or break the record this afternoon.
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