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Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Oscar Is Still Available
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Featured in The Zebra in December, AWLA is still working to help Oscar find a forever home. He’s been with them since last September. Here’s why you should consider taking him into your home. He’s housetrained. He’s extremely well-behaved and well-mannered. He’s an excellent leash...
Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ game presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron’s mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen. Leading the mission was U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Jones, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron and a former catcher for the Miami Marlins organization. ...
Metrorail lowers train speeds as rail temps top 135°
As temperatures soar in the D.C. area, trains are moving more slowly. Metro, MARC and VRE trains were all operating with speed restrictions on Tuesday because of sweltering heat. Metro limited above-ground train speeds to 35 mph across the system as rail temperatures topped 135°, the agency said. The extreme...
New emergency veterinary center opening in Foxchase tomorrow
A 24/7 Pet ER facility operated by the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is opening tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Shoppes of Foxchase shopping center. The facility at 4525 Duke Street is scheduled to launch with an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting. The facility says it allows...
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners. The fire happened Sunday on Westside Drive in Gaithersburg, according to a spokesman for the Montgomery County...
U.S. DOE Selects Two Winners in Prize to Train Workers for Skilled Jobs in Solar Manufacturing Workforce
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Prize Will Help Train Manufacturing Workers for a Surge of New Facilities. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners in the first round of the American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize). The two selected teams will receive up to $500,000 each to implement comprehensive workforce training plans, aiming to support high-quality employment prospects and skill sets that can be utilized for career growth and various opportunities within the solar manufacturing industry. DOE also opened a second round of the prize for new applicants.
Who are Maryland's fastest and best players in EA Sports' NCAA Football '25 and what's up with those ratings?
EA Sports' College Football '25 video game officially arrived Monday afternoon, ending a decade-long wait for a new installment in the beloved franchise. For Maryland fans, though, the big day might've been a bit disappointing. EA didn't give the Terps much respect, listing them at 80 overall, 75 on offense...
D.C. United D Steven Birnbaum announces retirement
Jun 1, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C. United defender Steven Birnbaum (15) controls the ball against Toronto FC in the first half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-USA TODAY Sports. D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum announced his retirement and will be celebrated at halftime Saturday during...
Wizards’ Alex Sarr gets mercilessly roasted amid hideous Summer League game numbers
NBA Summer League is the first chance for the top picks from the NBA Draft to show their stuff after being drafted. But Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr may want to burn the tape of Tuesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Wizards fell 82-80 to the Blazers...
New Centurion Lounge Opening at Reagan National Airport
The American Express facility will have a dining menu put together by award-winning chefs. American Express opens its new Centurion Lounge at Reagan National Airport on Wednesday. The lounge features dining, drinks, and an art gallery. The 12,000-square-foot Centurion Lounge at DCA will have a menu put together by three...
Gaithersburg Family Credits Pet Cat Prince with Life-Saving Alert in House Fire
In a tragic yet heartrending incident in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a cat named Prince is being credited with the life-saving alert that roused a family from their slumber as flames began to envelop their home. According to WUSA9, a family member who wished to remain unnamed expressed their profound gratitude, stating, "If it weren't for Prince waking me up, we would all be dead." The feline's actions afforded them a chance to contact 911 and escape the life-threatening situation. Tragically, Prince succumbed to smoke inhalation.
Several trees in DC's Garfield Park to come down after woman killed by falling tree limb
WASHINGTON (7News) — The six trees deemed dead after last week’s inspections at Garfield Park will be scheduled to come down, according to a spokesperson. Workers for DDOT's Urban Forestry Division inspected every tree in the park last Thursday, a day after a tree limb fell on a woman, killing her.
Suspect Held Without Bond in Gold Bar Scam – MocoFeed
Gaithersburg, MD – 19-year-old Zhenyong Weng, of Brooklyn, NY has been arrested for allegedly targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter related gold bar scam. In early May of 2024, the victim was contacted by an unknown individual who directed her to transfer her assets into...
Mercury’s Natasha Cloud relished over her return to Washington: ‘Somewhere that meant the world to me’
It was tough for Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud to not be re-signed by the Washington Mystics in the offseason before becoming a free agent with all that she gave to the city, but the memories and nostalgia she had in her return to D.C. made her grateful for the eight years spent in the U.S. capital.
Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Over Tred Avon River Near Easton
EASTON, MD - A pilot was killed this morning when his twin-engine plane crashed into the Tred Avon River near Easton, Maryland. The Maryland State Police reported that the aircraft took off from Tipton Airport in Fort Meade, Maryland, just before 9 a.m. and was en route to Easton Airport. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. after the pilot reported engine failure. No passengers were on board.
Xavier University lefty Nolan Hughes drafted by Washington Nationals in 16th round
Xavier baseball has now had a player selected in 10 consecutive full Major League Baseball drafts (the 2020 draft was shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic) after left-hander Nolan Hughes was selected in the 16th round (470th overall) Tuesday afternoon. Hughes, a 6-foot-5 left-hander from Halifax, Massachusetts, went 5-3 last...
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