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Dangerously high temperatures to take over Midwest, excessive heat warning issued in Chicago
Thirty-eight million people are under heat alerts Monday as dangerously high temperatures are set to take over the Midwest. An excessive heat warning has been issued in Chicago, where the heat index — what the temperature feels like with humidity — could reach a scorching 110 degrees on Monday and Tuesday.
International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest
New Jazz Underground, the 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest's winning band, will be performing on Sunday, Sept. 1, and a special tribute to Donald Byrd and Kevin Toney has been added to the schedule. The post International Competition Winners New Jazz Underground Perform at 20th Anniversary DC JazzFest appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Cheerleaders, mascot kick off first day of school at Jackson-Reed High School
More than 2,000 students kicked off their first day of school at Jackson-Reed High School on Monday. Patrice Arrington, the Athletic Director, shared that student-athletes are already getting prepared for competitions.
JMU Women’s Soccer gets a late goal to earn a draw at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (JMU Athletics) – A late goal by senior Sophia Verrecchia evened a competitive duel with Maryland, 1-1, earning James Madison women’s soccer a draw on the road at Ludwig Field on Sunday afternoon. Both teams move to 1-1-2 in 2024 with the draw. Neither side...
Maryland men’s soccer falters in 2-0 loss to No. 16 Georgetown
After opening its season with a 1-1 draw against UMBC, Maryland men’s soccer entered its home opener Sunday night hungry for its first win. Ninety minutes later, the Terps were trudging off Ludwig Field following a 2-0 defeat at the hands of No. 16 Georgetown. Both goals came off the foot of freshman forward Mitchell Baker.
National Harbor crowd reflects on juvenile curfew as new school year approaches
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — As families across the DMV soak up the final days of summer, many of them have made their way to the National Harbor for some fun before heading back to the classroom. They have also been keeping tabs on the juvenile curfew that's...
Ledo Pizza Opens ‘Corner Shoppe’ in Downtown Silver Spring
Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened another Montgomery County location at Giant Food (1280 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910), and serviced by Ledo Pizza at 7435 Georgia Avenue in NW DC. Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney last year and followed it up...
45th Takoma Park Folk Festival coming to town with live music, food and more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is set to return this September, and residents can expect an experience of “community” and “culture.” The festival, which is free to attend, will be held at 7611 Piney Branch Road on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This […]
Big Greek Gyro Eating Competition Takes Place September 7th
The Big Greek Gyro Eating Competition, which takes place at 6pm on Saturday, September 7th at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival (721 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring, MD). A video to get you excited for the event can be seen below. This family-friendly event will be emceed by our...
Federal appeals court upholds Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements, rejecting an argument from gun-rights activists that the law violated the Second Amendment by making it too difficult for people to obtain guns.
Morning Notes for August 26, 2024
Woman Grazed by Bullet in Franconia — “A suspect was taken into custody after what police are calling a ‘domestic-related shooting’ where a woman was grazed by a bullet in her head Friday night. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the shooting happened in Franconia in the 5900 block of Saint Giles Way.” [WUSA9]
Person injured after crash involving Fairfax County school bus in Oakton, Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A person was injured after a crash that involved a private vehicle and a Fairfax County school bus Monday, according to Fairfax County police. Crews were called to the intersection of Vale Road and Fox Mill Road at around 6:44 a.m. The driver of the private vehicle received minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital in non-life-threatening condition, officials said.
8-year-old girl flown to hospital after fall from zipline at Camp Letts in Edgewater area
An 8-year-old girl fell from a zipline Saturday in the Edgewater area, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department told 11 News. Firefighters and EMS personnel were called around 2:40 p.m. for a “long fall” in the 4000 block of Camp Letts Road at Camp Letts. Preliminary information indicates...
KC Current crash at Washington
The Kansas City Current falls for only the second time this season. They slide to a 10-2-5 record and third place on the road. The Washington Spirit leaped over them in the standings with a 4-1 final score. The Spirit took a page from Kansas City’s normal game, scoring early and close together in the 9th and 14th minute. Washington limited good opportunities for Kansas City and were more clinical with their chances to earn the victory.
In Photos: Weeks of Welcome 2024
Students have returned, and the campuses of the George Washington University are once again bustling with energy and enthusiasm. Weeks of Welcome includes events put on by the Office of Student Life under the Division for Student Affairs and provides opportunities for students to connect, build relationships, learn about resources and build a community at GW as they start a new semester. The events showcase the many resources GW has to offer for academic success and student support, opportunities for involvement and more.
Springbrook HS Students Win Award in National Engineering Contest
MCPS recently announced that over the summer, the Springbrook High School MESA (Math, Engineering and State Achievement) state champions traveled to San Diego for the National Engineering Design Competition, competing against teams from eight other states. The team—made up of graduated seniors Saron Shimels, Melat Ghebreselassie and Amber Li—submitted design...
August 31 | Clay Sculpture and Storytime Youth Workshop
Bring the family to participate in a workshop for children feauturing a storytime and creating their own clay sculptures. Play and Thrive DC will present the inspiring tale of "Look, Look, Look at Sculpture," which follows the adventures of three curious mice as they explore a museum filled with magnificent sculptures. Participants will learn about the creative process of making sculptures and choose to replicate a sculpture from a set of beautifully illustrated sculpture cards or dive into the freedom of creating their own unique designs. With clay and sculpting tools at their disposal, they will explore various techniques of molding, shaping, and detailing their pieces.
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