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Debby’s Rains Restore Potomac River Flow
The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin has suspended its drought monitoring activities after the remnants of Hurricane Debby restored the river’s flows. The regional drought response was triggered last month when the daily flow at Point of Rocks fell below 2,000 cubic feet per second. By Aug. 7, the flow had reached 2,600 cfs, up from under 1,100 cfs earlier in the week. That’s an increase from just under 500,000 gallons per minute to more than 1.1 million gallons per minute.
WASHINGTON WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH ON FM 1155
A Washington woman was killed in an accident early Saturday morning near Chappell Hill. The crash occurred shortly after 4:45 a.m. on FM 1155 at Valley Drive. DPS Sergeant Justin Ruiz reports a 2006 Honda Civic headed northbound on FM 1155 was traveling downhill on a left-hand curve at a speed deemed unsafe. According to Sgt. Ruiz, the vehicle drove off the road, struck a road sign and vaulted over a creek before striking an embankment and falling backwards into the water.
South Vermillion Grad participated in summer internship in Washington D.C
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A South Vermillion High School graduate was one of seven students selected for Senator Todd Young’s summer internship in Washington, D.C. Nathan Mock, a South Vermillion graduate and current junior at University of Chicago studying political science spent 7 weeks participating in Senator...
Jockey Torrealba Continues Hot Streak with Five-Win Sunday
LAUREL, MD – Jockey J.G. Torrealba continued what has been a torrid August with five winners on Sunday’s eight-race program at Laurel Park. The 22-year-old native of Venezuela moved into second place in the rider standings at Laurel’s 35-day summer meet, which wraps up Aug. 18 and has three scheduled racing days remaining. His 30 wins trail only Jaime Rodriguez (39), who won twice Sunday.
Nationals, AMU honors DC News Now’s Liberty Simmons
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Liberty Simmons, a reporter for DC News Now, was honored for academic achievement at the Washington Nationals’ Game Saturday night alongside other American Military University graduates. The Nationals honored Simmons and the graduates with an on-field recognition. Simmons and fellow AMU alums got a chance to enjoy time with the […]
Amanda-Clearcreek FFA members travel to nation’s capitol
For over 50 years, the National FFA Organization has provided members across the country with a premier leadership experience in the nation’s capital, exposing them to the rich history of Washington, D.C. Known as the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), thousands of students attend this 5-day event each summer. Focused...
Cuvelier wraps up five-plus year stint as GWMP superintendent
In recent weeks, several notable leaders and longtime contributors to the Mount Vernon community moved on to new roles or announced their imminent retirement. Mount Vernon On the Move is highlighting them in a series of three articles today. Charles Cuvelier, superintendent of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) since...
Fort Belvoir holds change in command ceremony
Two years after his installment as U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir’s commander, Col. Joseph Messina relinquished command Aug. 8 to Col. David J. Stewart. The change of command ceremony, originally scheduled to be held outside the garrison headquarters, was moved indoors to Thurman Auditorium due to inclement weather. Maj....
Democratic National Convention just over one week away
The Democratic National Convention is just over a week away where Kamala Harris is expected to be named as the party's official nominee. After the convention, Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate on Sept. 10. Maryland Democratic Party Chair Ken Ulman joins FOX 5's On The Hill to discuss these key events leading up to the election.
Anti-Semitic vandalism found near Bethesda Elementary School, police say
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Police are investigating after suspects spray painted anti-Semitic phrases at Bethesda Elementary School and surrounding areas in downtown Bethesda Sunday morning, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). MCPD said that at around 7:15 a.m., officers responded to Bethesda Elementary School for the report of vandalism. During the […]
Maryland Football Recruiting Scoop: How the Terps pulled off another huge score, and what's next?
A massive summer recruiting run continued on Saturday with the commitment of Warwick (Va.) star Messiah Delhomme, the No. 115 player and No. 11 safety in 247Sports Class of 2025 rankings. With Delhomme's commitment, Maryland football's 2025 recruiting class climbed into the top 25 of 247Sports' team recruiting rankings, landing at No. 23.
Insurers deemed mold too risky decades ago. That coverage gap still surprises homeowners
After an early 2000s lawsuit, the insurance industry largely began limiting and excluding mold in policies across the U.S. Experts say water and mold claims could become more prevalent as severe weather events, especially windstorms and flooding, become more common or more powerful. Consumer advocates say policyholders expect mold coverage...
DC Summer Restaurant Week is here: How to eat like a pro
Summer Restaurant Week has returned with more options than ever for dining deals in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia from Monday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 18. Dozens of restaurants will offer deals for multi-course brunches and lunches ($25 pr $35) or dinners ($40, $55 or $65). Some menus offer wine pairings, cocktail specials and to-go options.
Parent You Should Know: Amanda Gallagher Whetzel
Dr. Amanda Gallagher Whetzel helps people of all ages to show off their best smile. As the owner of Amanda Gallagher Orthodontics, with four locations in Maryland and a fifth coming soon, she manages orthodontic staff across each of them, in addition to the orthodontic work she does herself. When...
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