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Public Safety - Week of July 5, 2024
Virginia State Police tried to stop a Nissan driving west on Old Keene Mill Rd. in Springfield at 5:14 p.m. on June 30 for reckless driving. Police say the driver refused to stop, instead speeding away. The pursuit concluded near Old Keene Mill Rd and Spring Street when the Nissan struck multiple other vehicles, and the suspect driver and passenger fled on foot. The Nissan was left in drive and stopped by the same state trooper who positioned his vehicle in front of the moving Nissan.
On the country's 248th birthday, reflections of a nation divided
WASHINGTON (7News) — Reporter's Notebook: On the day we celebrate our nation’s independence, we felt it important to reflect on a country deeply divided. So, we talked with people attending July 4th festivities along the National Mall about their hopes for America with only months before Election Day.
Chevy Chase pharmacy manager says he was pistol-whipped during robbery
A pharmacy employee in Chevy Chase, Maryland, who was pistol-whipped by a robber says his first concern was for the only customer in the store – a teenager. Brookville Pharmacy manager Scott Wilson says his first thought when realizing the store was being robbed at gunpoint Saturday afternoon was for that customer.
MIA launches new health insurance help
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a new service to help state residents get through the tangle of obtaining health insurance coverage. Health Care Coverage Assistance Team, or H-CAT, offers assistance from trained staff to help consumers make the right connections for the right coverage for themselves and their families, said Gov. Wes Moore as he introduced the program. “Health care access is about much more than eligibility. We must move in partnership to ensure that Marylanders understand all of the resources available to them — and have the tools and guidance necessary to make informed decisions,” Moore said. “I am thrilled that we are launching this new initiative, which has the potential to set the standard for making health care more accessible in communities across the country.” The H-CAT team can be reached through the website at https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Health-Coverage-Assistance-Team.aspx or by calling 410-468-2442.
The Life of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin Recounted in a Chamber Oratorio
The life of Maryland congressman James Raskin is the subject of a new oratorio, commissioned by Washington Musica Viva, a nonprofit group that mounts intimate performances of classical, contemporary and jazz-based chamber music. Much of the text for The Jamie Raskin Oratorio comes from the congressman's 2023 memoir, Unthinkable: Trauma,...
Debate Over AP African American Studies Course Heats Up, Maryland School Board Rejects Program
A Maryland School Board has officially rejected an amended AP African American Studies course that was scheduled to launch in classrooms during the fall school year. The attack on Black history continues after a Maryland school board voted against an African American Studies course, citing it as too “divisive.”
Suspect arrested in DC after leading Virginia State Police on chase in stolen car
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police arrested someone after they led Virginia State Police (VSP) on a chase in a stolen car and hit another car in the process Thursday evening. Just before 7 p.m., a VSP trooper was alerted to a stolen Toyota Prius heading north on I-395. The trooper turned on his […]
D.C. Mayor Bowser unveils final phase of Skyland Town Center transformation
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced the final phase of a three-part transformation for the Skyland Town Center on June 20. The new development will bring 126 townhomes, 75 affordable housing units for seniors, 10,000 square feet for retail, a public square and a plaza to Ward 7. “It’s been...
Nick's Law, a stricter penalty for impaired boaters, in place ahead of Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - Punishment for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of Maryland comes with a new penalty, if convicted.'Nick's Law', which went into effect this week, aims to strengthen state boating legislation.The new law is named after Nick Barton, a 21-year-old Anne Arundel County college lacrosse player, who died in a boating crash in June 2022 along the West River near Parrish Creek.The boat operator, Shayne Smith, was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but 18 months suspended, for negligent manslaughter, along with five years of supervised probation.According to court documents, Smith...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
Such is the reality ahead of Independence Day: Marylanders crossing the border to purchase fireworks that are illegal in their home state. The post Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland's Wes Moore stands by Biden as governors visit White House
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined several Democratic governors at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden over concerns in the aftermath of last week's shaky debate.Moore told reporters that he will continue to stand by the president, who is challenging Donald Trump on the November ballot.Biden made it clear on Wednesday that he will remain in the presidential race despite receiving backlash and concern over the June 27 debate."We were also honest about the fact that as the president continued to tell us and show us that he was all in, we said that...
Washington Authorities Urge Boaters to Prevent Invasive Species With "Clean, Drain, Dry" Campaign Amid Increased Funding for Protection Efforts
As the summer boating season hits its stride, authorities in Washington are doubling down on their calls to boaters across the state to be vigilant about invasive species by adopting the "Clean, Drain, and Dry" mantra. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFF), alongside the Washington Invasive Species Council, urges residents to take preventive measures to protect the state's waters from the perils of uninvited flora and fauna, particularly the likes of Eurasian milfoil and potentially, the dreaded zebra and quagga mussels, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
PHOTOS: Americans celebrate Fourth of July with dazzling patriotism
D.C.-area residents are joining Americans nationwide in celebrating Independence Day with patriotic parades and steamy cookouts amid Thursday’s hot weather. Here’s a look at Fourth of July celebrations in D.C. and around the U.S. 13/14. Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing...
WATCH: Horse gets loose during Takoma Park Independence Day Parade
TAKOMA PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Takoma Park’s Independence Day Parade had an unlikely guest. “Let’s just acknowledge the elephant in the room — or maybe I should say the horse that ran down the street in the room,” the announcer said in the parade’s live stream on Facebook. Takoma Park Police said in […]
Photos – Barracks Row July 4th Parade
This year’s Barracks Row July 4th Parade was heavily weighted in favor of politicians and civic organizations, giving residents an opportunity to applaud their services to the community. The Mayor, the Marine Band, and the South American dance troupes which have been parade reglulars were otherwise engaged this year, but the crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative.
2 men shot in Northeast DC on Fourth of July
WASHINGTON — Police are investigating a double shooting in Northeast D.C. on the Fourth of July. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of 11th Street and Galloway Street, Northeast. Officers have confirmed two men were wounded in the shooting. Both...
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