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Notes: Second dog death linked with stay at Potomac Yard PetSmart boarding facility
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching near 88°F, as north winds of 5-9 mph shift to light east winds during the afternoon. The evening will be partly cloudy, with lows around 72°F and southeast winds of 3-6 mph. 🚨 You need...
Jon Henry General Store receives grant to help local farmers and community
NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced an $85,000 grant for Jon Henry General Store. The grant is meant to help local farmers and to provide food pantries with fresh food. Over the next ten months, Jon Henry, owner of the store, will...
Varina-Enon bridge lane to close for six months
Drivers who take the Varina Enon Bridge on I-295 will have to navigate with a reduced number of lanes for the next six months. The right lane on the southbound side of the bridge will close on Monday, July 22 for bridge maintenance and will remain closed for about half a year, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Virginia General Assembly repeals VMSDEP language, veterans say it’s a ‘slight relief’
After months of debate and disagreement, the Virginia General Assembly has agreed to repeal recent changes to a program designed to help the children and spouses of qualified disabled military veterans attend college.
DC man convicted of Maryland woman’s 1979 killing in cold case cracked by DNA
A D.C. man has been convicted of first-degree murder and rape in the killing of a Maryland woman that had gone unsolved for more than 40 years before advancements in DNA helped crack the case. Following a nine-day trial in Charles County, Maryland, the jury deliberated for about two hours...
Silver Spring man charged in fatal Takoma Park hit-and-run
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County detectives said a man was charged in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that happened on June 3. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said during the investigation, detectives learned that Efrain Diaz Romero, 34, of Silver Spring, was driving a black Chevrolet Silverado east on […]
Robert Ward appointed as Activation Capital’s interim president and chief executive officer
He most recently has served as Virginia’s chief transformation officer. The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority Board has appointed Robert Ward as interim president and chief executive officer of Activation Capital, an innovation ecosystem development organization, effective today. Ward is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience...
BREAKING: American University enrollment below target for fall semester
Undergraduate enrollment at American University for fall 2024 is projected to be 7,004 students – 400 below University targets – as announced by University leadership on Friday in an email. Numbers will be finalized with a census in October, but the incoming freshman class is projected at 1,864 full-time students — 386 students below target.
Chef Carlos Camacho unveils dLeña's quick lunch menu on Good Morning Washington
WASHINGTON (7News) — Carlos Camacho, Regional Chef, with dLeña stopped by Good Morning Washington to invite us all to Destination Oaxaca. dLeña is a modern Mexican restaurant located in Washington, D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood at 476 K Street NW, Suite D. dLeña recently launched its...
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring on July 27
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet, a new ice cream and dessert shop coming to downtown Silver Spring, announced on Instagram Thursday evening that it will open on Saturday, July 27. We reported last month that the sweets shop would open in the previous Smoothie King space at 8563 Fenton St., which was initially mistaken for a new TCBY location due to the brief appearance of their signage.
Mexican fugitive wanted for rape deported from Virginia
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted for rape in his home country was deported from the United States on July 17, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. Alejandro Piedras-Padilla was removed from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities, stated ERO...
Student-achievement notes, 7/18/24 edition
• The following local students earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at Shenandoah University. Claire Beck of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Caitlin Pyne of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Nicole Seal of Vienna earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Michael Davis of McLean earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Roza Ahmad of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree. Fatimah Aldubaisi of Oakton earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of business administration degree. Shahrzad Ashena of McLean earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science degree in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Mahtaub Darvish of Oakton earned a doctor of medical science degree and a master of science degree in physician-assistant studies. Emily Fowles of Vienna earned a doctor of pharmacy degree and a master of science desgee in pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Sarah Guthrie of McLean earned a doctor of medical science degree.
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