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Doctoral candidate awarded Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State graduate student Erik Schoonover, a doctoral candidate in geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, was recently awarded the Big Ten Academic Alliance Smithsonian Fellowship Award. The six-month fellowship began in early June and is a partnership between the Big Ten...
Bainum Family Foundation commits $100 million to early education
The Bainum Family Foundation has announced a five-year, $100 million commitment to early childhood education. The largest investment in the history of the foundation will expand its geographic reach beyond Florida and Washington, D.C. Through initiatives including WeVision EarlyEd, the foundation will use its resources to define ideal child care and make it real for families now and in the future. Moreover, the funding will provide grantees and partners with the stability they need to support young children and their families while advancing transformative ideas and solutions to pave the way toward a more equitable future.
DSP Issue Gold Alert for Laurel Man
Delaware State Police have issued a Gold Alert for a missing Laurel man. Police say 37 year old Christopher Boyce was last seen at his home around 10:15pm on July 18th. Attempts to contact or locate him have not been successful and there is concern for his safety. Boyce is...
NHRA Northwest Nationals Champions: Prock, Torrence, and More Make History
Torrence, Prock were winners at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, with Austin Prock securing his fourth win of the season by defeating Paul Lee in the Funny Car finals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Chase Van Sant (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also claimed victories at the event.
3 most important games for Washington football in 2024
What a season it was for Washington football in 2023. Kalen DeBoer took the Huskies to the national title game and they fell short against the Michigan Wolverines in what was a close game until a late touchdown proved to be the nail in the coffin. Now DeBoer has moved on to Alabama and Michael Penix Jr. is in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.
Easton Velocity connects 1,500th Talbot County customer
EASTON — Easton Velocity, a service of Easton Utilities, has connected its 1,500th customer in Talbot County through the Connect Talbot rural broadband project. “Our ongoing partnership continues to flourish, and I am proud to say that our residents and businesses are reaping the benefits from the unlimited possibilities that broadband provides,” said Talbot County Council President Chuck Callahan. The project’s impact can be seen and felt across Talbot County...
Teen Girls Charged in Fatal Attack on D.C. Man Took Selfies After Killing Him
Washington, D.C. – A group of girls accused of fatally beating 64-year-old Reggie Brown took selfies after recording the attack, according to prosecutors. This information emerged during a hearing. The…
"DC Fire & EMS Platoon 3 responds to 587 calls"
DC Fire and EMS in Washington, District of Columbia, reported that DC’s Bravest Platoon 3 responded to a total of 587 calls on July 20th-21st. Among these calls, there were 148 critical and 301 non-critical EMS dispatches, as well as 138 fire-related incidents and other types of emergencies. Source:...
Where to find deals for National Ice Cream Day in the DC area
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. WTOP has the scoop on where you can get a deal in the D.C. area. Ice Cream Jubilee, with locations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland, is celebrating 10 years of business on National Ice Cream Day and is offering a buy one scoop, get another scoop free deal.
LINKS: Cooley Talks to Rothstein About His ‘Multidimensional’ Players
Ed Cooley and your Georgetown Hoyas hosted John Rothstein for a visit as part of his annual national tour. While there, Rothstein spoke with Cooley on the record, and provided some insights from his own observations and discussions with the staff. If you haven’t read the full interview already, you’re...
Dunkin’ Donuts to open in August
Dunkin’ Donuts is expected to open on Columbia Pike in Annandale the first week of August, according to the general contractor working on renovating the building. The shop will offer the same items as any other Dunkin’ Donuts: donuts, coffee, latte, espresso, frozen drinks, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and muffins.
Nashawn Marshall, 27, Guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon for Pointing Gun at Stepfather
WASHINGTON –Nashawn Marshall, 27, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a jury of assault with a dangerous weapon and other charges, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The verdict was returned today, following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
One Person Has Died in Fatal Collision That Occurred Saturday Night
The following is a brief summary of events, per Montgomery County Police, regarding a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, July 20, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue:. “At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a...
MPD Seeks Public Assistance to Locate Vehicle Linked to Armed Robbery in Southwest D.C.
Authorities from the Metropolitan Police Department are seeking help from the public to locate a vehicle connected to an armed robbery in Southwest D.C. This request comes after an incident early Friday morning, in which suspects, armed with a rifle, targeted a victim and took their belongings. The robbery happened on the 200 block of I Street, Southwest, around 2:55 a.m. on July 19, as stated on the MPD's official release.
Maryland Basketball: "The vibes are great" for Rodney Rice in his Maryland homecoming
Rodney Rice is one of five players in a highly-touted transfer class for Kevin Willard and Maryland men's basketball. The 6-foot-4 guard, who will wear No. 1, is a Virginia Tech transfer, native of Clinton, Maryland, and DeMatha Catholic High School product. He caught up with Maryland athletics' Taylor Smyth for a player introduction interview, discussing his move to College Park, his game, the team and more.
Silver Spring’s Zinnia Honored with Beer Program of the Year RAMMY Award
Zinnia in Silver Spring won the RAMMY award for Beer Program of the Year at the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, which took place on Sunday evening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Since its opening in 2021, Zinnia has received several accolades, including being named the...
SkyPoint FCU, AFI Silver Theatre to Host PBS ‘Opportunity Knock$’ Season Finale Party
Germantown-based SkyPoint Federal Credit Union will host a season finale party for the PBS reality TV series Opportunity Knock$ on Wednesday, July 24, at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring. Opportunity Knock$, which has garnered multiple awards, including the Platinum Viddy Award for Education and...
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