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Squad Handles Hyattsville Commercial Fire
Aug 22nd: Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to respond to the 4600 blk of Ingraham St in Hyattsville as the search company on a reported building fire. Units arrived on the scene to find smoke showing starting the working fire dispatch. The Rescue Squad completed searches throughout and returned to service.
New Lane Place pedestrian bridge opens to public
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A pedestrian bridge destroyed over three years ago has reopened to the public. The Lane Place pedestrian bridge crosses over D.C. 295, connecting Lane Place Northeast and Meade Street. The old bridge collapsed in June 2021 after being struck by a truck. Since then, people have had to travel hundreds […]
Keith Lee Says D.C. Food Scene Is Heavily Centered on Alcohol: 'I Don't Drink, so I'm Hungry'
Keith Lee believes the food scene in Washington, D.C., is hampered by the heavy alcohol use by consumers. Over the weekend, Lee shared a video discussing the food scene in D.C. According to Lee, he had a difficult time looking for a restaurant as all the eateries were "geared directly towards alcohol," and he felt a way that if you weren't someone who consumes liquor, finding spots to eat would be a problem.
Boasting gold medals and a reloaded roster, Spirit looks like a contender
Back on an NWSL field for the first time in 50 days and fresh off a two-week breather from soccer, Trinity Rodman wasn’t necessarily pulsating at her electric peak for much of the Washington Spirit’s 4-1 win over the KC Current on Sunday afternoon at Audi Field. But...
There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?
Martinez Majors, Sr. of Alexandria Virginia, 65, had no idea his kidneys were failing. Then, three years ago, a severe case of edema landed him in the hospital. “I was bloated. My legs looked like somebody took an air hose and just plugged it into my body,” he says. “The blood tests came back. Whoever the doctor was who was on duty told me, ‘You have chronic kidney disease.’”
2 books represent Oklahoma at the National Book Festival
The Great Reads from Great Places initiative features books from across America that represent each states' literary heritage. The National Book Festival celebrates books from every state in Washington, D.C., annually. This year, the festival’s theme was “Books Build Us Up.”. Two books at the festival represented Oklahoma...
Commanders owner Josh Harris ‘very pumped’ to see stadium upgrades, sets ‘realistic target’ by 2030
LANDOVER, Md. — Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris couldn’t wait to show off numerous upgrades at the team’s stadium ahead of the 2024 season. Answers about a new stadium, hosting the NFL Draft and his standing on the team name were also part of the conversation.
Man accused of exposing himself to women along Takoma Park trail
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Maryland-National Capital Park Police are searching for a man accused of exposing himself or actively masturbating along trails in Takoma Park. At least six women reported being approached by a man along Sligo Creek Trail. The incidents took place between July 14 and Aug. 17 on Carroll and Garland Avenue.
Josh Harris has telling quote about Commanders’ new Sean Taylor memorial
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris more or less threw the old regime under the bus when discussing the team’s plans to redo the memorial to former safety Sean Taylor. Harris addressed the media prior to Sunday’s preseason game, and confirmed that the decision to redo the Taylor memorial was his. The owner openly admitted that... The post Josh Harris has telling quote about Commanders’ new Sean Taylor memorial appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Maye delivers a strong performance, while Brissett injures his shoulder in the New England Patriots’ preseason defeat to the Washington Commanders
Drake Maye completed 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown in New England’s 20-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday night during the preseason finale. Maye, a rookie from North Carolina who is competing with Jacoby Brissett for the starting job, had a strong performance. However, the offensive line showed why first-year coach Jerod Mayo might be hesitant to start him right away.
Braves Star Outfielder Michael Harris Injured, Removed from Game vs. Nationals
The 23-year-old was hit by a fastball from Washington Nationals rookie pitcher DJ Herz in the first inning of Sunday’s game. As a precaution, he was removed from the contest in the fifth inning and replaced by Jarred Kelenic. After being placed on the 60-day injured list due to...
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Martavis Bryant, middle, celebrates with wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (83) and quarterback Trace McSorley (3) after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in Landover, Md. George Walker IV - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Ralph Steadman on Art, Poetry, and Hunter S. Thompson’s Mean Streak
Artist Ralph Steadman, whose scratchy, gory, and often hilarious illustrations accompanied gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson's best-known work for Rolling Stone, insists that the notion of "content" matters more than "style." "Style is looking for something and then not taking any notice of the things that you're supposed to be drawing," he tells Rolling Stone.
Game Observations: Eight Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Finale in Washington
Landover, Md. – The Patriots concluded the preseason with a 20-10 loss to Washington's backups at Commanders Field on Sunday night. Before the game, the Commanders announced that 34 players, including starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, wouldn't play in the preseason finale. It would've been fun to see Daniels versus Maye, No. 2 pick vs. No. 3, but we didn't get that. Instead, everything you're about to read needs to be looked at through the prism of it being Washington's backups.
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