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Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Three Dead In Fairfax County Crash
Three people have died in an overnight crash in Fairfax County, police said.Police said the one-car crash happened at West Ox Road and Route 29 in Legato sometime around 4:30 a.m.The driver, an adult male, and two women passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.No further information had been re…
Accenture Federal Services Appoints Ron Ash as Chief Executive Officer
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Accenture Federal Services has appointed Ron Ash as CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Ash succeeds John Goodman, who will step down as CEO and Chair of the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers on August 31, 2024, and retire on March 31, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722042442/en/ Accenture Federal Services, Ron Ash (Photo: Business Wire)
2 in custody in connection with Oakton homicide: chief
OAKTON, Md. - Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a weekend homicide in the Oakton area of Fairfax County. Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis told FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey that the two people are expected to be charged with murder later today. The...
Maryland Weather: Showers & storms likely tonight
BALTIMORE-- Scattered storms will develop late this evening through the overnight. Some storms will have heavy downpours.After a warm and muggy day, were looking at the chance of rain returning to the area later this evening into tonight. Some of the scattered showers & storms will contain heavy downpours. While most places will see a quarter to half inch of rain, some areas will see locally higher amounts where storms take place. Look for low temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of humidity tonight.Scattered showers and storms are possible again Wednesday and Thursday with a stationary front draped across the area....
Gaithersburg receives $50K for historical marker honoring Metropolitan Grove community
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Gaithersburg has received $50,000 in funding to support the installation of a historical marker for the historic Black community, Metropolitan Grove. The city received funding from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, according to a […]
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores, Including Reisterstown Location
The retailer, which operates more than 1,400 stores nationwide - including 27 in Maryland - is planning to shutter the doors of approximately 40 locations. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move, and a bankruptcy filing could reportedly be on the way. None of Virginia's...
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell...
Maryland athletics to offer streamlined ticket system, new premium options at basketball and football games
The University of Maryland athletics department is announcing a revamped ticketing system and new premium options at Terps basketball and football games, the school is announcing today. The moves come in response to fans asking for more straightforward ticket pricing and college sports' rapidly increasing nationwide emphasis on offering premium experiences to lure fans to stadiums.
Maryland Attorney General Announces Sentencing after Guilty Pleas in Felony Theft and Identity Fraud in Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Claims Cases
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencings of Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu of Rockville for filing fraudulent Unemployment Insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the news release, “In February, the defendants each pleaded guilty to one count of Theft by Deception, with...
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