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The Best Places To Watch The 2024 4th Of July Fireworks
American cities light up the night sky in bright demonstrations of patriotism on the 4th of July, a tradition that is practically associated with fireworks. This year, the following five locations will provide memorable opportunities to watch fireworks. Whether you live locally or are planning a trip, these are the best spots to witness the most impressive fireworks, including everything from famous landmarks to parks suitable for families.
Car registration fees, vaping, more: Maryland residents react to new laws in effect in July
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland’s new fiscal year took effect Monday — and with it came new laws. One is the creation of an ombudsman in the prison system to oversee alleged abuses by correctional officers. An oversight board will administer this reform. Also as of Monday, drivers must pay a $23 registration […]
7News presses for answers after Alexandria dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Late Wednesday afternoon, PetSmart had still not offered any public explanation after a dog died while staying at a boarding facility in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard shopping center. By visiting the store, sending emails, and making phone calls, 7News has been trying to get an...
Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore approved a $50.3 million emergency contract on Wednesday to pay a Swedish construction company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. While the work to remove debris from the federal channel...
Tunnel to Towers pays off home mortgages of two Maryland fallen heroes
BALTIMORE — The families of two Maryland fallen heroes received an early Independence Day gift, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The non-profit charitable organization on Tuesday paid off the home mortgages of late Baltimore City Fire lieutenant Paul Butrim and Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy Glenn Hilliard.
Charles commissioner seeks to rename Black History Month
Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) is seeking to rename Black History Month — a recognition that was passed by Congress in 1986. “The reason is, looking back at all the wonderful months we have where they celebrate all different heritages, February is the only month that has “history” in the name,” Patterson said at the June 25 meeting of the commissioners. He seeks to rename the month to “African...
Fairfax County Public Schools leadership displays disdain for parents — again
Last Thursday, as the first presidential debate was making national headlines, Fairfax County School Board members held a meeting during which they voted on controversial changes to family life education curriculum. The takeaway for the few of us able to attend or watch it virtually was that the district’s leadership hates parents — or, at […]
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