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Runaway horse steals the show at Takoma Park’s July 4th parade
Like a scene out of an old-fashioned Western, a riderless runaway horse galloped along the route of Takoma Park’s annual July 4th parade Thursday morning, scattering marchers and startling bystanders who gazed in disbelief as it flew by. Its black mane flying, the brown horse, without a bridle or...
Horse Rescued After Falling Through Pool Cover In Huntingtown
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — Emergency personnel responded to an unusual call yesterday evening, July 3, 2024, when a horse fell through a pool cover on the 800 Block of Warner Drive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a horse named “Slick” stuck in the shallow end of an empty pool. Members of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department quickly removed the pool cover from around Slick’s neck.
Yes, a photo of Trump’s plane next to a Russian plane at Washington Dulles airport is real
After the presidential debate against Joe Biden on June 27, a photo connected to Donald Trump went viral online. But the photo wasn’t of the former president. It was a photo of his plane. The photo shows “Trump Force One” – named while Trump was in office and a...
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Charles County, Sheriff Says
In June, the sheriff's office launched an investigation into the shooting on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf when the suspects purposely shot several rounds at a house, grazing a woman who was inside. According to investigators, the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding a stolen cell phone. On Thursday,...
Marine Corps Barracks Washington celebrates Independence Day with DC News Now
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Marines from Marine Corps Barracks Washington joined the DC News Now morning show for the Fourth of July. The Marine Corps Barracks Washington is the oldest Marine Corps active duty post in the heart of Southeast D.C., located at 8th and I Streets. It is the home of the Marine […]
Texas quarterback Jackson Hamilton commits to Maryland
Maryland football added a second quarterback to its incoming recruiting class, one with close ties to Terps coach Mike Locksley. Manvel, Tex., quarterback Jackson Hamilton announced his pledge Thursday. The Manvel (Tx.) product is the son of well-known coach Pep Hamilton, who was a finalist for the Maryland football job...
Banana Republic to Close Montgomery Mall Location
Banana Republic will close its Montgomery Mall location at 7101 Democracy Blvd Suite 2054 on July 17th, according to a representative from the store. Banana Republic has a factory store location at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets that will remain open. The clothing retailer is owned by Gap, which will remain at the mall through its Gap and Gap Kids stores in the upper level by Nordstrom.
Hundreds call for Columbia University administrators to resign after antisemitic texting scandal: Petition
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni are calling for the resignations of four senior administrators at Columbia University after text messages revealed apparently antisemitic sentiments in light of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The petition, which began being circulated Tuesday, appears to have garnered more than 600 signatures so far, and it calls on university […]
SHARKFEST! At Calvert Marine Museum
SOLOMONS, Md. – Celebrate the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at one of the museum’s most popular events. SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sharks are one of the world’s most riveting creatures...
Suspect Arrested in Southeast D.C. Shooting, Charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
The Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection to a Southeast shooting incident that occurred in mid-April. On April 14, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police were called to the 2300 block of Marion Barry Avenue, Southeast, following reports of gunfire, on arrival, they discovered an adult male with gunshot injuries, who was subsequently taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening wounds, according to a press release by the MPD.
Playa Bowls is Coming to Burtonsville
EDENS/Burtonsville Crossing has announced that “Playa Bowls will bring never ending summer to Burtonsville Crossing with delicious smoothies, açaí bowls, cold brews, and juices. Welcome to the Burtonsville Family Playa Bowls”. Based on the rendering shared (seen below), the store will be located next to Ulta...
Three Cities’ TRO Against County Is Rejected; Firefighters Pulled
As Greenbelt’s City Council held a closed-door meeting, Berwyn Heights and College Park did the same. Around midnight on Thursday, June 27, the three cities filed a joint motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George’s County Fire Chief Tiffany Green to prevent them from removing career firefighters from Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights on June 30.
DAR Chapter Continues Cleanup Of Historic Walker Gravesite
On Saturday, May 25, members of Pleasant Prospect Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the John Hanson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered to remember two soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. They raked leaves and cleaned the historic gravesites of Isaac and Nathan Walker, located behind Golden Triangle Drive in Greenbelt. Isaac Walker was a lieutenant during his service and his son, Nathan Walker, was a private during the American Revolutionary War.
Prince George's County Council At-Large candidate withdraws hours after announcing her bid
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Hours after announcing her candidacy for the At-Large County Council position, Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay says she is withdrawing from the race to support Bowie's mayor. Blegay, who represents the County's Sixth District, told WUSA9 that she will be backing Mayor Timothy...
Hancock observes Independence Day with salute to flag
HANCOCK, Md. (DC News Now) — With the Fourth of July upon us, communities across the region are taking time to salute our service veterans. Hancock, Maryland has decorated Widmeyer Park, on the western edge of town, with American flags as a tribute to those who wore the uniform. The Hancock Rotary Club has been […]
Maryland native Quincy Wilson potential race dates, times revealed for Paris Olympics
WASHINGTON (7News) — Bowie, Maryland native and Bullis School rising junior Quincy Wilson will be running in the 2024 Paris Olympics in either the mixed 4x400m relay on August 2 or men's 4x400m relay on August 9, according to a newly revealed track and field schedule. As a member...
"The cheapest insurance you can have" says head of UMD Shock Trauma
If you’re banged up in a car crash somewhere in the Free State or if you’re shot on the street, chances are you’ll be transported quickly -- maybe by helicopter -- to the R Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. The sixty-five hundred badly injured patients admitted there each year get the highest level of trauma care in the U.S. But even though it’s the heart of Maryland’s exceptional Emergency Medical Services, the Shock-Trauma center has struggled for money.
Tokyo Hibachi (Formerly Nori Japan in Lakeforest Mall) Now Open
Tokyo Hibachi is now open at 9615 Lost Knife Rd in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center in Gaithersburg. Tokyo Hibachi is owned by the former operators of Nori Japan, one of the last remaining tenants at Lakeforest Mall. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously occupied...
TaKorean Has Closed A Little More Than a Year After Opening
TaKorean has closed its Kentlands location after a little more than a year at 261 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The Korean taco grill took over the space that was home to Nalley Fresh and opened on May 4, 2023. Permanent signage has already been removed and a note on the window states the following:
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