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Destination AI comes to DC in September
Destination AI 2024, a one-day event focused exclusively on artificial intelligence (AI) and how hoteliers can leverage the technology, will take place on Sept. 26, at the Partnership for Public Service Conference Center in Washington, DC. The curated event will feature keynotes, one-on-one conversations, panel sessions, case studies and networking...
T.J. Oshie 2023-24 Report Card
Next up on our Washington Capitals report card series is T.J. Oshie. He's another veteran that finally had the chance to suit up for 1,000 games and there was a beautiful ceremony with his family back in March. How did he finish after his ninth season with the Caps? Let's find out.
2024 Know Your Opponent: Maryland Terrapins
Each Monday this summer, we’re taking a look at Northwestern football’s opponents for the upcoming 2024 season. This week, we’re focusing on the Maryland Terrapins, the ‘Cats’ week seven task. The Terps are coming off a streaky season in which they finished with an 8-5 overall record, and a 4-5 record in conference play in the now defunct Big Ten East. Northwestern will head to College Park on October 11, with the game currently scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT under the lights.
How will the Commanders utilize wide receiver Luke McCaffrey in 2024?
Luke McCaffrey has some big shoes to fill. He comes from a rich family tradition of NFL accomplishments and has a significant opportunity awaiting him with the Washington Commanders. There's also a lot to like about the way he transitioned smoothly to the team's increased demands over early offseason workouts.
North Bethesda among best US suburbs, Travel + Leisure says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Of all the communities in the DMV, only one made the list of the 10 Best U.S. suburbs, according to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure. It’s North Bethesda. The magazine looked at feedback from realtors and livability rankings to...
PG County Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Wire Fraud And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm
– On July 18, 2024, U.S. District Judge Brendan A. Hurson sentenced Stephawn Watson, also known as “O Dawg,” age 28, of Capitol Heights, Maryland to 53 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for charges related to a Maryland and California unemployment insurance (UI) fraud scheme totaling more than $1.5 million, as well as Illegal Possession of a Firearm. Judge Hurson also ordered Wason to forfeit over $90,000 and to pay restitution of $2,094,319.
NFL Analyst Favors Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Over Bears’ Caleb Williams
In a bold assessment, NFL analyst Kimberly Martin suggests that Washington Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels might be in a better position to succeed than the Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams.
Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say
A homicide investigation is ongoing in Fairfax County days after a suspicious body was found on a path in Oakton on Saturday afternoon.Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 20, officers were called to the 9500 block of Route 29, when a walker found a man unresponsive in the area, "with obvious trauma to the…
Two men arrested in Glen Burnie after drugs and handgun found in cars
Glen Burnie (WBFF) — Two men were arrested after police recovered suspected drugs and a handgun from them in Glen Burnie last Friday night. Police say on July 19 around 10:10 p.m., officers went to Aventura Court and Century Towne Road for a report of a fight. Officers located...
Man Released Next Day Following Shots Fired In Severn
SEVERN, Md. — On the evening of July 19, 2024, officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a reported shooting incident in the 8400 block of Jacobs Road. According to an official statement, the suspect, identified as James R. Frend Jr., allegedly exited his home just...
Man found dead inside SE DC apartment
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after finding a man shot to death inside a Southeast, D.C. apartment on Sunday. Just before 3 p.m., officers with the Metropolitan Police Department responded to a reported shooting on Stanton Road in Southeast. Once there, officers found a man dead inside an apartment. Investigators say he had been shot.
Man killed in Southeast DC shooting Sunday evening
WASHINGTON (7News) — A person is dead and police are looking for suspects after a shooting in Southeast, D.C. over the weekend, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The man, identified as 32-year-old D'Andre Dixon, was found in the 1200 block of Oak Drive, Southeast. Police were notified at...
No charges after crowbar attack and stabbing puts Alexandria brothers in hospital
No charges have been filed against two Alexandria brothers who were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in the West End earlier this month. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing call for service at an apartment in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street on Sunday, July 7. Police arrived and found the brothers on the floor of the apartment, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
Silver Spring’s Zinnia wins RAMMY Award for best beer program of the year
Zinnia, a modern American restaurant and bar with brunch, dinner and late-night offerings, won an award Sunday evening for the Beer Program of the Year from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Each year, the association honors restaurants, chefs and culinary concepts and services from around the region with its RAMMY...
Smoke reported at Benning Road Metro Station, prompts evacuation, service impacts
WASHINGTON (7News) — Metro service at several D.C. stations is on hold after smoke was reported at the Benning Road Station at around noon Monday, according to Metro officials. Officials said service between Stadium-Armory Metro Station and Addison Road was halted after smoke was reported along the platform level...
Metro station in Northeast DC closes temporarily
WASHINGTON — Heads up Metro riders, a train station in Northeast, D.C. has closed after reports of smoke. The Benning Road Metro Station is closed for investigation, while crews work to determine the source of the smoke. No one has been injured as a result. Riders are asked to...
Children’s House Montessori School guides parents in their child’s first school experience
Have you noticed your child wanting to interact with others in public?. Does it seem as if your child’s curiosity is growing every day? Is “Me do” becoming a regular phrase in your child’s vocabulary? Has your child begun to show an interest in being social and independent?
32-year-old man shot, killed in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police are investigating a homicide after a man was killed in a shooting in Southeast, D.C. on Sunday evening. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that on July 21, around 5:45 p.m., someone flagged officers down in the 1200 block of Oak Drive, Southeast, for a shooting. There, police found 32-year-old D’Andre Dixon, of Southeast, with gunshot wounds.
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