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Odenton residents vent concerns over new "Two Rivers" development in their rural community
BALTIMORE - Residents in Odenton are concerned about a new development they say is disrupting their rural way of life. For more than a decade, residents have watched the development of "Two Rivers," a master-planned community, behind their properties.The community is spread across more than 1,400 acres with more than 2,000 homes, including 1,200 single-family homes and 800 homes for people 55 and older.Community members addressed their issues while developers explained their plans during a meeting on Wednesday at the Crofton Library.Jim Holman, who lives in the community, says the new development will fracture the quiet rural lifestyle that comes with...
Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council passed new tenant safety regulations on Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring. The fire claimed the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz and her two dogs. Council Vice President Kate Stewart authored and introduced...
WATCH: Suspects use U-Haul in attempt to steal ATM from Silver Spring gas station
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — An attempted robbery involving a U-Haul truck at a Silver Spring gas station was captured on video early Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers responded to the Sunoco Gas Station in the 12000 block of Cherry Hill Road around 2:03 a.m. for...
Water Main Break Closes 355 in Both Directions
5:20pm Update: Emergency utility work blocks both directions of Frederick Rd (MD 355) at Professional Drive. This may be an extended incident. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. Montgomery County Police have issued a traffic alert for Professional Drive being closed at N. Frederick Ave. (355) in Gaithersburg due to...
Man in custody, 1 injured after stabbing near Wheaton Metro Station
WHEATON, Md. (7News) — A man is in custody after a stabbing near the Wheaton Metro Station left another man injured, according to Montgomery County police. Officials said Metro Transit police officers and county police responded to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road around 4:32 p.m. for a reported stabbing.
Montgomery County police to hold drone program meeting with Bethesda-Chevy Chase community
BETHESDA, Md. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase is next on the list of community town halls to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s newer drone program. A meeting with the County Executive, 2nd District Police Commander, and Councilmember is planned for Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School auditorium.
New ‘Häagen-Dazs’ ice cream shop opens in Rockville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – What better way to cool off during these hot summer days than with some ice cream? A new Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop opened over the weekend in the Congressional Plaza in Rockville. The new shop is the franchise’s second location in Montgomery County. DC News Now caught up […]
Five-star prospect offered by Eric Musselman and USC basketball
According to 247Sports, five-star sophomore small forward Babatunde Oladotun, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound wing at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville (Maryland), was extended an offer by Eric Musselman and USC basketball. In his freshman season Oladotun attended James Hubert Blake High School in nearby Silver Springs, Maryland. The class of...
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith celebrates first year in charge as crime drops; residents still concerned
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In 2023, crime was increasing by the day in the Nation’s capital and ended with a 39% hike in violent crime and the most homicides in decades, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). So far this year, violent crime is down 33% and homicides have fallen 26% compared to […]
DC police: Missing 5-month-old baby found safely, man in custody
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that a 5-month-old boy was found in good health after he was reported missing on Wednesday. In a post at 2:20 p.m., MPD said that 5-month-old Rajah Leonard was reported missing from the 6000 block of 16th St. NW. MPD had deployed K-9 units […]
DC police looking for suspects who robbed 3 businesses in 1 day in Northwest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is looking for the suspects involved in robbing three businesses around Northwest D.C. On Wednesday morning, a group of suspects went into three different businesses in Northwest and stole merchandise. This is when and where the robberies happened: MPD released a picture of the suspects […]
Scorching Heat Interfering with Northeast Corridor Operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After several days of temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, especially near the Washington, D.C. area, NEC railroads are reporting operating problems due to the extreme heat. For example, NJ Transit has issued the following warning:. “Due to the extreme temperatures, NJ TRANSIT is currently experiencing...
D.C. allows extended alcohol service for 2024 Olympics and select events per new order
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an emergency legislation Monday that allows select types of alcohol licenses to register with the Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration (ABCA) during four special events, including the 2024 Summer Olympics. Registering allows venues to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. and operate 24...
MPD provides delivery lockers for Amazon Prime Day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Millions of customers are expected to take advantage of the deals for the last day of Amazon Prime Day. However, thieves are as eager as customers to scoop up packages. A report from Security.org said in 2023, 44% of American customers were victims of a stolen package at some point in […]
Georgetown Stories 2024-2025 cast applications closing soon. Apply now!
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is closing applications for the Georgetown Stories 2024-2025 cast in just over one week. The Georgetown Stories team consists of students who produce content for the university's digital platforms, sharing their experiences and stories. The application deadline is July 26th, and interested students can apply at https://bit.ly/3W1U5hl.
Carjacking Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann granted a carjacking defendant’s motion to waive his preliminary hearing on July 16. Larry Fisher, 31, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that took...
This Weekend: Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth
Temperatures are set to cool to the high eighties this weekend –just in time for the 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, happening from July 19 to July 21 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The ponds are set to burst into clouds of pink with towering lotuses and acres of vibrant water lilies. Join the National Park Service for three days of art, history, food and entertainment.
News Bytes: Mansion Tax, GU President Suffers Stroke
The District Council passed the city’s $21-billion budget for fiscal 2025 on June 12. The new budget contains a property tax hike, introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, on homes valued at more than $2.5 million. . The D.C. Policy Center wrote: “The so-called ‘mansion tax’ would separate class 1...
‘My Own Pizza’ coming to former Flippin Pizza space on Connecticut Ave!
Good news pizza fans – the folks from My Own Pizza (menu here), same owners as Z Burger and Maman Joon, are bringing pizza back to the former Flippin Pizza space which closed back in April 2023. Some renderings:. STAY TUNED for an opening date.
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