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Echoes of history: George Wallace's 1972 assassination attempt in Laurel, Md. revisited
WASHINGTON (7News) — The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania connects us to a part of our local history that happened decades ago. In May of 1972, Alabama governor and presidential candidate George Wallace experienced a similar assassination attempt at a campaign rally in...
Owner of New Restaurant in Rockville Town Square is Optimistic About The Development’s Future
With plenty of moves being made in Rockville Town Square and the area immediately surrounding it, we spoke with the owner of a business that recently opened in the development who shared why he believes things are already starting to turn around. Wesley Yao, the co-owner of Kusshi Sushi, has...
Pet Health Warning Issued for Dangerous Algae Bloom in Maryland
The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have issued a health alert regarding harmful algal blooms detected in the Potomac River, stretching from below Williamsport to Riley…
Cumberland Police Arrest Suspect in Late-Night Burglary
CUMBERLAND, MD – Early Saturday morning, Cumberland Police Department officers responded to a breaking and entering report on Columbia Street. At approximately 1:28 AM, they apprehended 39-year-old Brandon Lee Spiker…
Local Youth All-Star Baseball Team Plays in Regional Tourney for First Time Beginning July 16; Winner Advances to Cal Ripken World Series
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Watching kids play baseball is watching the sport in its purest form. Beginning this Tuesday (July 16), the Pioneer Youth Baseball League will host the All-Star Southeast Regional Tournament. The league is part of the Cal Ripken Division of the Babe Ruth League. This tournament is the largest for the 10-year-old age group in the Southeastern US. Games will be played through July 21 in the Fairfax County part of Alexandria at Clermont Park (4100 Franconia Rd).
Police: Teen girls steal merchandise from store in Pentagon City
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said six teen girls stole merchandise from a store in Pentagon City on Saturday afternoon. Police said that at about 7:10 p.m., they were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Hayes Street for the report of a larceny in progress. When […]
Police identify two people killed in motorcycle crash in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) said it’s investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Saturday evening in Largo. MSP said that just before 8 p.m., they responded to the area of I-495 at Branch Avenue for a report of a crash involving a motorcycle. Police said a Harley […]
Prince George's Co. makes adjustments to trash pick up due to heat
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Four deaths were reported in Prince George’s County, one in Anne Arundel, and one in Baltimore City because of extreme heat, which is expected to continue across the D.C. region. The Maryland Department of Health says the following are signs to watch out...
Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
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