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Activists target state’s continued reliance on fossil fuels in energy portfolio
For years, a consumer watchdog and environmental advocates have urged the state to rethink policies that prolong the use of natural gas. They pressed the case Thursday with the Public Service Commission.
Two Suspects Wanted For “Drive-By” Armed Robbery Friday Evening
On July 26, at approximately 7:06 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of University Blvd for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred earlier in the evening. The suspects drove up to the victim, committed the armed robbery, and drove off, police say. According to...
Deadpool & Wolverine special items at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 in Bethesda (Photos)
AMC Theatres has arguably been the top movie theater chain in recent years when it comes to special promotional items for blockbuster movies. There are almost as many limited-edition collectible and consumable products for Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend at AMC Theatres as there are cameos in the film. True believers will find all of these snacks, beverages, collectibles, and merchandise in the lobby. Here's a look at what's available for this superhero slugfest at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda:
Reporter’s Notebook: The latest figures on economic growth
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zachary Halaschak joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to discuss the latest figures on economic growth and the risks of them being revised down before the election. They also discuss current trends in home sales, as well as former Rep. Mike Rogers’s economic plans and policy objectives.
2 shootings in DC just hours apart, 1 dead
WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate two separate early morning shootings that left one man dead. 4th Street Northwest, D.C. According to police, a man was found shot in the area of 4th Street Northwest and N Street. Police say the victim has since been pronounced dead.
7News talks 1-on-1 with the Lieutenant Roshawnda Drake on Camp Spark
WASHINGTON (7News) — Happening in the district this weekend is an event that allows girls to explore a career they might not have otherwise considered. Camp Spark is a 2-day firefighting and EMS training camp put on by the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Lieutenant Roshawnda Drake joins 7News' Kellye Lynn to discuss the camp and how it can impact young women's lives.
MCFRS Respond to House Fire Saturday Morning
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 2900 block of Beaverwood Lane, near Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring at approximately 8:53 a.m. on Saturday. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to the two-story single-family house to find smoke...
Police and Hyundai to Host Free Free Steering Wheel Lock and Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Event
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Hyundai will host a free anti-theft software upgrade event August 2-4 at Paint Branch High School (14121 Old Columbia) in Burtonsville. This event is open to 2011-2021 Hyundai vehicle owners and lessees, and will offer free software solutions to help prevent a method...
A New Navy Museum on M St. SE – 5 Aspirational Concepts
A New Navy Museum on M St. SE – 5 Aspirational Concepts. The Navy is relocating its National Museum of the US Navy to M Street, SE, to alleviate security concerns associated with high rise development of the M Street site by private developers and to provide greater public access to the museum. The site is currently owned by GSA which is engaged in a land swap for a piece of the Navy Yard’s SE corner for the purpose.
Pro-Palestinian encampment removed from Secretary Blinken’s Arlington home by police
The pro-Palestinian encampment outside of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Arlington, Virginia, home is no more. The encampment along the 400 block of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) in McLean had been lined with protesters holding signs with phrases such as “Let Gaza Live” and “Full Ceasefire in Gaza now,” since January.
Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program's effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program's Impact on Policing. According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander...
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
Competition Times for Alexandria, Virginia’s Olympians
ALEXANDRIA, VA – T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) alum Noah Lyles will compete in the 100-meter preliminaries on August 3 at 5:45 am ET on NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com. The semifinals will take place on Sunday, August 4, at 2 pm ET on the same networks, and the 100-meter finals will take place at 3:50 on August 4. He will compete in the 200-meter preliminaries on Monday, August 5, at 1:55 pm, the semis on Wednesday, August 7, at 2:02 pm, and the final on Thursday, August 8, at 2:30 p.m. on the same networks.
Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges
On July 28, 2023, Donte Peoples was working as a truck driver and making a delivery at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana when he encountered a problem. A security guard, he said, informed him that his driver’s license was suspended for unpaid child support. The development set off a chain of events that “totally […] The post Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges appeared first on 92 Q.
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