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Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Theatre News: ‘Will On The Hill’ presented by the Shakespeare Theatre Company
When the co-chairs of Shakespeare Theatre Company’s (STC) “Will On The Hill” (WOTH), Gail McKinnon and Karishma Shah Page, ask the audience to stand if arts education has made a significant impact on their lives, more than half of the room rises to their feet, myself included. Having had the opportunity to participate in STC’s Teen Critic program and later intern as a communications apprentice, arts education has not just had an impact—it has defined it.
Breakfast links: 525 housing units on Tastee Diner site gain preliminary approval
Montgomery County Planning Board approves preliminary plans for 30-story building on Tastee Diner site. The Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a 30-story mixed-use building with 525 housing units on the former Tastee Diner site in Silver Spring. The developer intends to keep the diner car on the site. Some nearby residents voiced concerns about traffic, height, and property values prior to the vote. (Elia Griffin / MoCo360. Tip: Former Commenter)
Broccoli City Festival: A 2-day festival with a purpose
WASHINGTON — One of the biggest music festivals is back in Washington this weekend. This is when those big names will show up in DC – as part of the Broccoli City Festival. There's more to this two-day event offered outside of the concert. The founders of the...
Pep rally in Bethesda celebrates 3 Montgomery County natives heading to Olympics for swimming
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Many gathered at a pep rally in Bethesda to cheer on three swimmers from Montgomery County who are going to compete in the Olympics. Representing 15% of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Swimming Team, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell all attended Stone Ridge School and will be heading […]
B-CC High teacher’s lawsuit alleging false accusations of racism to continue
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging he was falsely accused of racism is moving forward after a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge denied a motion to dismiss the case against B-CC Principal Shelton Mooney and the county school board. Now B-CC teacher Daniel Engler and his attorneys...
Visitors Advised to Use Caution After Signs of Microcystin Are Reported at Local Lakes
Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.
Silver Spring man sentenced to 27 years for nearly killing landlord over rent
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — A Maryland man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for nearly killing his landlord during a dispute about rent over four years ago in Silver Spring. Geoffrey Gaitan, 31, will now spend nearly three decades in prison after being found guilty in April of attempted murder in the […]
'I was scared for my life': Woman who survived attack caught on video demands justice
WASHINGTON (7News) — The unmistakable scream of terror at the beginning of the video showing two girls attacking Kate Rios is a reminder to her of how quickly she can become a victim of a violent crime. On Sunday, Rios was walking from the Metro stop to a first...
Update: Ophelia’s Fish House Closed Thursday
Ophelia’s Fish House at 501 8th Street, SE, Barracks Row. Waiting to see if Ophelia’s Fish House on Barracks Row would close was like waiting for the other shoe to drop. The shoe dropped Thursday as sources confirmed that the day would be the restaurant’s last. For months the word on the street has been that Boxcar across from Eastern Market and Ophelia’s would close once their leases were up. Both restaurants were owned by the Hill Restaurant Group (HRG).
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
1 hurt after fire breaks out in storage room of Bethesda apartment
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said a fire broke out in the storage room of an apartment in Bethesda Thursday evening. The fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Triangle Towers, located at 4853 Cordell Ave. Near Woodmont Avenue. The fire was contained in the storage room, which housed some contents. […]
New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council. Bill 15-23 was approved last summer, but the regulations adopted by Montgomery County this week allow the bill to officially go into effect. Under the law,...
Trespasser incident causes train delays from Union Station to New Carrollton
WASHINGTON (7News) — Train riders should expect delays getting home on Amtrak and the MARC's Penn Line train due to police activity. As of 6:27, Amtrak officials confirm that they are operating with delays of 30 minutes or more for trains arriving to and departing from Washington's Union Station.
The New Pop’s Bagels Promos a Friday Freebie — And More D.C. Openings
Despite the sweltering heat and many locals on vacation, new spots to eat and drink continue to open across D.C. this summer. Consider this your guide to all the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have debuted in July 2024 so far. This list will be updated weekly. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at dc@eater.com.
July 26: Two Free Friday Night Music Events
Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza features the Herb Scott Band at 5:30pm. Scott is a star on the Washington, D.C. Jazz scene. While studying at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts under the award-winning educator Davey Yarborough, he performed with renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock. For more, go here: https://bit.ly/3PzUeCI.
Washington & Lee professor talks Salvador Dalí in segment of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Washington and Lee University professor of art history Elliott King was featured in a July 18, 2024 segment of the popular NPR show “All Things Considered.”. The roughly two-minute segment played an interview with King from an earlier NPR article titled “An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous ‘lobster phone.’” The article and subsequent radio segment focused on how the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to allow visitors to ask questions of the famed surrealist artist who died in 1989. Named “Ask Dalí,” this new museum installation features a copy of Dalí’s famous Lobster Telephone sculpture which visitors can pick up and ask a question. Dali’s AI-generated voice will respond with an answer using generative AI technology.
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