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Ceremony next month in Old Town honors monumental part of Black history in Alexandria
The City of Alexandria is celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial (1001 S. Washington Street) next month, a monument commemorating a chapter in Alexandria’s history that’s both harrowing and inspiring. The memorial honors the hundreds of Black Americans who died in Alexandria...
A new type of community takes shape in Ashburn
When John Leonard and his wife, Melanie, moved to Ashburn from Leesburg in April, they wanted to wait out the wild housing market before they tried to buy. Leonard, who works in software deployment for Microsoft, wasn’t looking for a cookie-cutter rental home or apartment. “I wanted something unique,”...
Federal contractor owned by Cherokee Nation opens Tysons office
A federal contractor owned by the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. has expanded its presence in the country’s capital region by adding a Tysons office. Cherokee Federal announced Friday (Aug. 9) that it has opened an area office at 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900, in Greensboro Park. The 20,000-square-foot space will host over 100 employees and complement the company’s regional office in Arlington.
In Alexandria, residents mourn the 1899 lynching of a Black teen — and vow to protect teaching about race
Alexandria residents gathered Thursday night to mark the 125th anniversary of the lynching of Benjamin Thomas, a Black teenager killed by a white mob in 1899 after his seven year-old neighbor falsely claimed he had attempted to assault her. The event was hosted by the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, a...
Woman Rescued After Jumping From Thomas Johnson Bridge, CPR In Progress
SOLOMONS, Md. – Around 3:30 p.m. today, August 12, 2024, a woman reportedly attempted suicide by jumping from the Thomas Johnson Bridge, causing traffic to be temporarily suspended. Witnesses say the woman exited her vehicle, briefly looked back, and then jumped into the water. A Good Samaritan boater nearby...
Maryland football’s linebacker unit is positioned for success despite major losses
We’ve already covered the special teams, defensive line and secondary. Now, let’s dive into Maryland’s linebacker depth for the 2024 season. The Terps boasted a solid linebacker group in 2023, but they now face some crucial questions as they look to replace key contributors at the position.
Felton Talks Offense, QB, Personal Development
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland receiver Tai Felton discusses the quarterback battle, the Terps’ offense and his personal development:. We have confidence in every quarterback here, 100 percent. Like I was just telling you guys, seeing their progression throughout the whole spring and summer workouts, those guys have really progressed a lot.
Carl L. Sheriff Jr., 57, Of Chambersburg, Dies In Crash: PSP
A 57-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of a crash along Interstate 81 on Saturday, Aug. 10, Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg announced the following day. Carl L. Sheriff Jr., of Chambersburg, was riding a 2015 Victory Motorcycle on the off-ramp from I-81 South to Exit 14 when he side-swiped a relative's 2022 purple Polaris Slingshot around 8:24 p.m. Trooper Ethen Everetts detailed in the release.
Search Underway for Missing Teenager in Prince Frederick
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has issued a missing juvenile alert for 14-year-old Annabell Starlie Mullen. Described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing between 120-130 lbs, Annabell…
Olympian Quincy Wilson Can’t Believe He Has to Go Back to High School After Winning 1st Gold Medal
Team USA runner Quincy Wilson already has his mind on his next milestone after the 2024 Paris Olympics: heading back to school. “Dang, I really got school in 2 and a half weeks #Gold #OlympicGamesParis,” Wilson, 16, wrote via X on Saturday, August 10, alongside a selfie with his medal. Wilson, who’s in the class […]
Potomac Native Masai Russell Wins Gold In 100-Meter Hurdles
Russell, 24, a Potomac native, won the 100-meter hurdle event at the Olympics with a time of 12.33 seconds, though she didn't know if she bested France's Cyréna Samba-Mayela for a stretch even longer than her run as officials reviewed their photo finish. In the end, Russell's 12.33-second finish...
Community Helps Scrub Anti-Semitic Graffiti From Bethesda Elementary School Sign
Anti-semitic imagery was found on a sign at the Bethesda Elementary School on Arlington Road, though crews and neighbors were quick to clear the paint on Sunday morning. "Free Gaza" and "Israel Rapes" were among the messages plastered in front of the school. Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass said that...
Lottery, casinos, sports wagering contributed $1.585 billion to State of Maryland in FY2024
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators combined to contribute $1.585 billion to Maryland’s good causes in Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024).
Hello Ernesto
BALTIMORE — After Debby, the last thing we want to consider is the tropics, but as we move closer to the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we have another disturbance to watch. As of the 11:00 AM update from the National Hurricane Center on August 13, 2024, Tropical Storm Ernesto has been named and is the fifth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Boswell Borough holds annual Community Days event
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Community. That’s what leaders in Boswell Borough say they were trying to emphasize on Saturday with the annual Boswell Community Days. Activities included bouncy houses, food and shopping vendors, live music and games. The borough council's vice president, Miranda Revak, says this is...
Search Continues For Missing Morgan County Teen
Morgan County police are seeking the public’s help in their search for a teenage girl who went missing earlier this month. Angel Turner was last seen in the Fairview Drive area of Berkeley Springs on Aug. 2, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. The 15-year-old’s parents say...
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