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Police Drone Spots and Tracks Juvenile Robbery Suspects, Leading to Arrest
District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos shared via social media on Saturday that an arrests were made for a street robbery after the juvenile suspects were spotted and tracked by Drone as First Responder (DFR). “Last evening three juveniles robbed another juvenile of property...
At Youth Sports Day, a 'secret sauce' hopes to keep kids out of trouble
WASHINGTON — Summer is winding down and kids are ready to make a splash in the classroom. At The Fields at RFK Campus Saturday, nonprofit Fight for Children hosted its second 'Youth Sports Day'. Kids and parents participated in dancing, sports, and even received free backpacks, school supplies, health...
U.S. Secretary of Education Launches 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on a pivotal journey across multiple states in September to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to public education. The 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, themed “Fighting for Public Education,” is set to visit Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. With an agenda focused on enhancing student achievement and showcasing educational investments, the tour will highlight how schools and communities are leveraging federal support to foster academic success.
Repeat Offender Busted With Gun, Drugs During Hospital X-Ray In Maryland Gets Prison Time
In May 2023, members of the Havre de Grace Police Department were called to the Harford Memorial Hospital to investigate reports of an armed person, later identified as Sathrie Zach Robinson, Jr., according to authorities. Prosecutors say that Robinson was admitted for treatment and evaluation following a crash, and during...
Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
As summer comes to a close and the new school year approaches, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators on Aug. 19. The event preceded a week-long professional development series that D.C. teachers will participate in ahead of the start of school on Aug. 26.
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Suitland Mother Decades Later
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. He was convicted in...
The Washington Spirit restart their NWSL season this weekend, here’s what you need to know
The Washington Spirit are back and here’s what you missed on Glee…. After a break of what’s felt like 84 years (which in reality was 50 days), the Washington Spirit play NWSL regular season soccer games again. In fact, their first is a home game, so they’ll be right back at Audi Field again. That game will kickoff at noon, because it’s the first of a doubleheader. The second match is a preseason London derby in Washington, D.C., between Chelsea and Arsenal. It’s really cool that this is happening and this writer’s opinion is that you should plan to spend the majority of your day at Audi and thank me later.
Maryland men’s soccer vs. No. 16 Georgetown preview
Maryland men’s soccer entered its season opener against UMBC looking to put its woes of last season behind it. While the Terps avoided a loss, uneasiness remains after they drew against the Retrievers Thursday night. Looking to move on, Maryland will welcome the No. 16 Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday...
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Know your rights: Interacting with GUPD
Georgetown students are known for being politically-active. Throughout the years, Hoyas have mobilized around a variety of issues, ranging from the Vietnam War to South African Apartheid to LGBTQ+ rights. Participating in political activism can be fulfilling and educational. However, students should be aware of their rights when engaging with...
Washington Stage Guild Season Opens with Area Premiere of FAITHLESS by Jon Klein in September
The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein. Directed by WSG Associate Artistic Director Steven Carpenter (An Unbuilt Life, Major Barbara, Sam & Dede), the cast includes first-timers with WSG, Ben Blackman, Patricia Hurley, Ron Litman, and Hannah Taylor. Performances run September 26 to October 20, 2024, with four Pay-What-You-Can previews September 26-28 at the Washington Stage Guild's home, The Undercroft Theatre in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Opening/Press performance is Sunday, September 29 at 2:30 PM.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday
Thousands of transgender and nonbinary people — and their allies — will gather in Washington, D.C., Saturday for the National Trans Visibility March. The march, which has been held annually since 2019, focuses on the need for trans visibility in politics as well as society at large. Trans people need to support politicians who support them, contact elected officials, and get involved in grassroots campaigns, the march website notes.
Lady Lions improve to 2-0 with win over Madison Plains
For the first time in over a decade, the Washington Lady Lion soccer team is 2-0 to start a season. “It’s been since around 2011,” said head coach Brandan Ellars. “In 2011 and 2012, they had some good runs here.”. The Lady Lions led 1-0 at the...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Annual National Book Festival to unite authors, book enthusiasts in nation’s capital
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The free annual event serves as a way to uplift and gather over 90 bestselling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of book enthusiasts for panel discussions, book talks, book signings and other engaging activities. This is not a ticketed event; seating for events will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
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