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Woman Rescued After Being Trapped In Overturned Vehicle For Two Days
NANJEMOY, Md. — In a miraculous turn of events, deputies from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office located and rescued a woman who had been trapped in her overturned vehicle for two days. On the night of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Maryland State Police were called by the...
Charles County to build massive recreation complex at mall
A state-of-the-art recreational facility is planned in an abandoned store at the mall in Waldorf that was purchased this week by Charles County government. On July 24, the Charles County commissioners were joined by the county’s recreation, parks and tourism as well as economic development department staff and others to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears building at the St. Charles Towne Center. “This is a big deal,”...
Prince George’s County police investigating how teenager got hurt near high school
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said it is investigating how a teenager got hurt near a high school Wednesday. PGPD said that at around 12:10 p.m., a teen was injured near Surattsville High School and went to the school for help. PGPD said it is […]
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
Police identify man killed in triple shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified the man killed in the Northwest D.C. shooting. Police said that at about 9:30 p.m., they responded to the 600 block of O Street for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men who […]
Jamaican Independence and Emancipation Anniversaries in the Spotlight in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC – This coming Sunday, July 28, will be a red-letter day for Jamaicans in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland, who are gearing up for a momentous celebration of the island’s Independence. Also on the cards for the special service of thanksgiving – a celebration of the...
DC forecast: Cloudy, humid with scattered showers and thunderstorms Thursday
WASHINGTON - A cloudy and humid Thursday across the Washington, D.C. region with scattered showers and thunderstorms for parts of the area. FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes says the best chance for storms is sometime between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Skies will clear, and humidity will fall later tonight leading us into what looks like a nice weekend.
DC plans to spend millions to improve school transportation for students with disabilities
Washington, D.C., plans to allocate $10 million toward private transportation to ensure timely school arrivals for students with disabilities this fall. This initiative came in response to a lawsuit against the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, which claimed buses for students with disabilities were unreliable. The lawsuit accused OSSE of denying students with […]
POP’s Bagels Grand Opening is Friday, Featuring Free Bagels!!
Ed. Note: Sadly still no relation. “It is time for our long long long long awaited grand opening of Pops Bagels!. We want to invite everyone to our grand opening Friday July 26th. We will be celebrating with a free bagel for every guest. . (If you order a schmear,...
Gedera Ethiopian grocery destroyed by fire “will reopen as a cafe.”
“The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe. The lot is across the street from the old bus repair depot that is undergoing redevelopment and on the same block as the dance studio lot that will be redeveloped soon.”
D.C. Board of Education passes resolution in support of nixing legacy admissions
The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) has endorsed a call to cut deference to donor families and halt legacy admissions in the District’s private and public colleges. During a July 14 public meeting, the board voted 8-1 to pass Resolution SR24-16. Testimonies from a number of Georgetown University students were given.
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