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ALX Closet Opens to Serve Children and Families Facing Emergencies
A new clothing and resource center is opening to help children and families in need. The Center for Alexandria's Children and The Fund for Alexandria’s Child announced Tuesday the opening of ALX Closet at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor). "ALX Closet is...
Portsmouth's Ryan Minckler begins professional baseball career with Washington Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - Ryan Minckler's dream came true last Tuesday when he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. More: Portsmouth grad Ryan Minckler picked by Washington Nationals in MLB draft, plans to sign ...
Adventure Golf Helps Restore Historic D.C. Mini-Golf Course
The East Potomac Miniature Golf Course, America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course, and the only outdoor miniature golf course in Washington, D.C., was recently restored to much of its original 1931 splendor by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) and will be re-opening this summer, according to a press release.
DEVELOPING: Underground utility fire reported after sound of explosion in Crystal City
A large fire department response responded to an underground utility fire in Crystal City this afternoon. The fire, on the 2400 block of Crystal Drive amid office and apartment buildings, followed reports of an “explosion” heard and felt in the area shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday. “Large Fire...
A Prince George’s Co. school board member was found working in Missouri. Is that legal?
This report is in continuation to exclusive coverage by WTOP. Some parents and voters in Prince George’s County have reacted with outrage after finding out a school board member has spent essentially all of this year working for a school system in Ferguson, Missouri, while maintaining his elected office in Maryland.
Prince George’s County Woman Charged With Multiple Counts Of Insurance Fraud
– Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Prince George’s County has handed down two indictments charging Rhonda Keisha Powell, also known as Rhonda Keisha Jackson, 38, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland with two counts of felony insurance fraud, one count of theft of property with a value of at least $25,000, and one count of attempted theft of property valued at $100,000 or more.
Bank robbed in Old Town Alexandria, investigation underway
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Alexandria, Virginia police are searching for a person who stole cash from an Old Town bank on Tuesday, according to a statement. Officials said at around 12:15 p.m. that they were called to the PNC Bank on North Washington Street after a suspect took money and ran away.
DJ Johnny Juice Headlines Free Vinyl Day in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host its annual event, “Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day,” celebrating music on vinyl records with popular DJs from around the country. The free music festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at...
FLOOD ALERT: Downpours expected, flood watch for parts of the DMV Tuesday evening
WASHINGTON, DC (7News) — Wet weather chances are on the rise this evening and overnight with downpours and thunderstorms likely. The National Weather Service has expanded a flood watch for parts of the D.C. area until 11 p.m. This wet weather could impact your evening plans, so have the...
County Introduces Plastic Film Recycling Program
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a new plastic film recycling program at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center. This initiative lets residents and businesses recycle flexible plastic bags and wraps. These materials require different processing than bottles and containers. DEP encourages residents to...
DC agency lays out transportation plans for 2024-2025 school year; Some still skeptical
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — An agency in D.C. laid out its transportation plans for the 2024-2025 school year in court on Tuesday after a group of parents sued the District for failing to provide safe, reliable transportation for students with disabilities. “We’re hopeful OSSE will carry out the promises they put forward. They put […]
Silver Spring named No. 1 ‘Best place to live for families’ in U.S.
When Fortune magazine announced Tuesday that Silver Spring ranked No. 1 on its list of the 50 best places to live for families in the United States, it just confirmed what longtime resident Fig Ruggieri, 64, already knew. “My favorite part is probably that I’m so close to so much–Baltimore,...
Pedestrian seriously hurt in Herndon crash
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Herndon Police Department (HPD) said a man was seriously hurt after he was hit by a car on Tuesday night. In a post made just after 10:30 p.m. on X, police said the crash happened on Sterling Road near Herndon Parkway. The man who was hit was […]
JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
From shelter life to youth advocate: A woman's quest to end youth homelessness
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Daejanae Day spent time in a shelter in her early twenties. “I became homeless in 2015 after being put out,” she said. Now, at the age of 27, Day works to end youth homelessness as Acting Chair of the Youth Action Board in Prince George’s County.
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