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Maryland Football Scoop: Four-Star Abundance | Who's the QB? | Announcements Coming
Maryland football had a busy week, racking up a bunch of commitments highlighted by prized quarterback Malik Washington. But there's a lot more action left, including an unusually long list of four-stars seriously considering Maryland. That latest on that, plus some whispers on the quarterback situation ...
One year later: What American University has changed since the Supreme Court ended race-conscious admissions
June 29 marked one year since the Supreme Court ruling that banned race-conscious admissions. Like other universities, American University issued immediate statements expressing disappointment in the decision. The University’s last update about the decision’s impact came on September 15, 2023. A year later, here’s a look at what has changed and what hasn’t.
No designated driver this 4th of July? SoberRide is offering a free lift home
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is making it easier to get home safe this Independence Day by offering free Lyft rides (up to $15) to Fourth of July travelers. WRAP President Kurt Erickson announced the SoberRide offer alongside Lyft’s public policy director for community safety, citing a concerning trend of traffic deaths involving drunk drivers around the federal holiday.
Traffic Alert: Water main break closes intersection in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Fairfax, Virginia crews are working to repair a water main break that briefly closed off a portion of Allison Circle early Monday morning, according to Fairfax City Police. Officials said the intersection of Allison Circle and Ashby Place is temporarily closed as of 7:40 a.m.,...
MM 7.1: Maryland women’s basketball wins second game of Croatia tour
In its second and final match in Croatia on Sunday, Maryland women’s basketball secured a decisive 92-53 victory over All Star Split. The Terps quickly established control, going on a 16-2 run in the first quarter, ending the frame with a 24-13 lead. They maintained this momentum, heading into halftime with a 45-31 advantage.
LuminoCity Dino Safari Kicks Off July 4th for a Month
The LuminoCity Dino Safari kicks off on Thursday, July 4th at Westfield Montgomery Mall, MD (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda, MD from July 4-August 4, 2024. This month-long event is being brought to you by the same company that brought the LuminoCity Winter Lights event to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds last holiday season (video below). The Dino Safari event will be located outside of the mall in the parking lot near Cheesecake Factory.
Syracuse basketball offers 5-star Baba Oladotun, the nation's No. 1 prospect in 2027
Syracuse basketball coaches have officially entered the recruitment of 2027 five-star forward Baba Oladotun from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., market, who is the country's No. 1 national prospect per ESPN. The 6-foot-9 small forward/power forward is a rising sophomore at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Md. On...
Tractor-trailer catches fire after hit-and-run, spills barrels of metal on Beltway in Bethesda
Traffic was snarled for hours Sunday morning after a tractor-trailer truck struck in a hit-and-run collision caught fire and dumped barrels of metal on I-495 in the area of Bradley Boulevard and Interstate 270, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. [WTOP]. Suspect in Chevy Chase woman’s 2001...
Neighbors concerned after police cruiser crashes in DC neighborhood
WASHINGTON — A Forest Heights Police cruiser crashed in a tree in Southeast D.C. during a pursuit Sunday night. Surveillance video is raising concerns for people who live in the neighborhood where the crash happened. Dispatch audio indicates that Maryland police officers were pursuing a car following an armed...
NHRA drag racing great John Force shows improvement but long road to recovery after brain injury
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NHRA drag racing great John Force suffered a traumatic brain injury in a fiery, 300 mph crash at the Virginia Nationals a week ago but is showing “daily signs of improvement” in a neurological intensive care unit, according to his team. John Force Racing said Sunday that the 75-year-old Force initially couldn’t follow […]
New NPR leader looks to the future
This is the Manager’s Minute. I recently attended the NPR member station managers meeting at the NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. We discussed a variety of issues, including editorial practices, audience research, technology, fundraising, and community engagement. We also heard from the new Chief Executive Officer of NPR, Katherine...
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