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Maryland Man Thought He Was Soliciting Young Girl Online, She Was a Cop
WALDORF, Md. — Rafee Al-Mansur, 33, of Waldorf, Maryland, was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Al-Mansur has been…
Phone-free pilot program in Fairfax County Public Schools
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The start of the 2024-2025 academic year should come with fewer distractions for students in several schools that are part of a phone-free pilot program. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) said the goals of the effort, which begins on Sept. 3, are to “limit classroom disruptions and improvement […]
Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to offer inspiring words to incoming freshmen and their families, reflecting on her own experience and encouraging them to be leaders in the nation and the world. The post Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Faces To Know: 2024-25 Men's Basketball Newcomers
Head coach Kevin Willard and Maryland men’s basketball were active in the transfer portal and its recruiting efforts this offseason. The Terps welcomed five transfers and two freshmen. Here’s everything you need to know about each incoming student-athlete ahead of the 2024-25 season, including their reason for choosing the University of Maryland as their new home.
Death investigation underway on Loudoun County trail
STERLING, Va. - Police are on the scene at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Loudoun County where a death investigation is underway. The investigation began around 10 a.m. on a section of the trail in Sterling between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.
Body reportedly found along W&OD Trail in Sterling, Virginia
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A body was reportedly foundalong the W&OD Trail in Sterling early Friday morning. TheLoudoun County Sheriff's Office said they had a heavy law enforcement presence in the area stretching between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Officials urged residents and trail users to avoid a...
Raku reopens on Bethesda Row after renovations
Raku, a sushi bar and Asian fusion restaurant on Bethesda Row, reopened Tuesday with an updated dining room after closing in early March for renovations, according to co-owner Marcel The. For months, the windows of the restaurant at 7240 Woodmont Ave. had been covered and signs were plastered to the...
Maryland Weather: Alert Day today for severe storms this afternoon
BALTIMORE -- The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued an Alert Day today for possible strong to severe storms this afternoon.It's a relatively quiet start to the morning with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. We can expect mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies today. Perhaps a bit more sunshine coming through and after the lunchtime hour. Temperatures will quickly climb into the lower to middle 80s by early afternoon.This afternoon looks to be an active severe weather day with a greater risk for severe storms during the afternoon and evening hours. After 2 PM scattered strong...
Jailed Marylanders Sit Through Long Wait Times For Psychiatric Treatment
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — We're continuing to follow new reporting from the Baltimore Sun, on Maryland's embattled psychiatric system for current inmates. Our partner at the Sun found that people arrested with severe mental illness deemed too sick by the courts to participate in their cases and are often left sitting in jail cells for weeks beyond the states deadline.
SMCPS Announces Administrative Appointments And Transfer
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the administrative appointments and transfer made by the Board of Education at its meeting of August 14, 2024. The Board appointed Ms. Anna Mudd Morris as Supervisor of Special Education, 12 month, in the Department of Special Education....
St. Mary’s Ryken Names Austin Kraisser Head Wrestling Coach
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) is pleased to announce that Austin Kraisser has been hired as the Head Wrestling Coach. Coach Kraisser will begin his role effective immediately and will also be a full-time resource specialist for SMR students. “My immediate goal as head wrestling coach...
Charles resident to appear in new Apple TV show
Dwayne Alistair Thomas, a Swan Point resident, is set to appear on the international stage with a recurring role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” which premiered this week. He will appear in four episodes of the show. This marks a significant milestone in his acting career and brings a bit of Southern Maryland to the massive streaming platform. “This has been a big leap forward in regards...
Free supplies, haircuts, mark new Cambridge back-to-school traditions
According to the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child, when it comes to helping youngsters prepare for the new school year, Cambridge and Dorchester County are doing their part. Individuals and organizations are increasingly stepping up to ensure youngsters begin the school year with new supplies and freshly groomed hair, without needing to worry about a struggling budget.
Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nevaeh Washington, a missing 16-year-old. Washington was last seen on the evening of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence on Castle Boulevard in Fairland. She is...
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