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Rare Essence headlines Summer Soul Music Festival in La Plata on Labor Day weekend
Dancing on the eve of Labor Day means you can party without having to worry about work the next day!. WTOP caught up with founding member Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson as Rare Essence leads a lineup that includes Northeast Groovers, DCVybe, The Kim Michelle Experience and All-Star Experience, as well as DJ Frisco and DJ Biggs.
‘The world’s not as bright a place without him’: A Bowie man’s family continues to look for answers a year after he was attacked and killed
His older sister is still searching to find his killer(s). “I’ve done a lot of social media posting about what transpired that night, what happened and how here we are, a year later, and there’s no information,” said his older sister, Michaele Angulo. “It was all over my Facebook. I asked everyone I knew to share it. I made it a public post. I put it all over nextdoor.com.”
Bowie State Communications Student Reflects On TMZ Sports Internship
BOWIE, Md. – Donell Pettus had dreams of being a broadcast journalist since he was in elementary school, and the senior communications major got a chance to pursue his passion after spending the summer in Los Angeles working an internship with TMZ Sports. The internship was the culmination of...
Tech Giant Ralph Gootee Credits CSM For Setting The Foundation For His Success
LA PLATA, Md. – The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a “pathway to possibility” for local students on the way to achieving their dreams – as proven true by former student Ralph Gootee, who credits CSM for launching his spectacular educational and professional career after graduating from Lackey High School in 2001.
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
“The door has been opened”: For the first time, half of Georgetown’s chaplaincy directors are women
Shweta Chaitanya, a brahmacharini in the Hindu dharma and Georgetown’s new director for Dharmic Life, has watched women break glass ceilings—and ancient rules. In 2016, Chaitanya was in Mumbai, India, studying in an ashram, a Hindu spiritual sanctuary. Despite studying in the ashram, Chaitanya and many other women monastics were unable to enter the ashram’s sanctum because those trained in performing sanctum rituals are often men.
New Speed Camera to Begin Issuing Citations Soon
The City of Rockville has announced that the speed camera recently installed near the intersection of southbound Wootton Parkway and Wootton Oaks Court will begin issuing citations by the end of September. Per the news release: “In a continuing effort to reduce the number of speeding vehicles in Rockville neighborhoods,...
NW Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland At Risk for Hail, Severe Weather Saturday
Baltimore, MD – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Baltimore area this Saturday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and power outages. Residents across western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the day. According to the...
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Community invited to weigh in on how Alexandria should regulate Airbnb and other short-term rentals
Alexandria’s City Council will be weighing up new regulations on short-term rentals this fall, and the City is collecting public feedback on what shape that should take. Occupancy limit of two per bedroom plus two additional persons. The operator must maintain a guest log of all occupants for one...
STORM ALERT: hot and humid Saturday, evening storms may pack a punch
WASHINGTON (7News) — Although summer is winding down, heat and humidity still dominate Saturday's afternoon. Highs will range from the upper 80s to lower 90s with feels-like temperatures a few degrees higher. Showers and storms are expected to develop late afternoon and into the evening, perhaps blunting outdoor holiday...
How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday. The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Jayden Spurlin Arrested For Road Rage Incident In Maryland
Jayden Spurlin, 24, was arrested in his Baltimore County home on Thursday night following an investigation into a reported incident earlier this week. According to a Maryland State Police spokesperson, on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a motorist reported that a driver in a black Audi pointed a gun at him during a road rage dispute in the southbound lanes of I-97 near Route 50 in Annapolis.
No. 4 Maryland field hockey opens season with 2-1 win over No. 7 Louisville in double overtime
No. 4 Maryland field hockey’s 50th season got off to a dramatic start. Hope Rose fired in her first goal of the season off a shot from Annemijn Klijnhout to help Maryland beat No. 7 Louisville in double-overtime, 2-1. Defense was the dominant force in this season opener, with...
Potent Offensive Surges Terps Past Detroit, 5-2
COLLEGE PARK, MD – — Maryland men's soccer (1-1-1) picked up its first win of the 2024 season with a5-2 victory over Detroit (1-2) at Ludwig Field on Aug. 25. The Terrapins manufactured four first-half goals, the most since scoring four in the first half of a 4-0 win against Stanford on Sept 2, 2011. Maryland's five goals through 90 minutes was also its most since scoring six in a 6-4 victory over Villanova last season on Oct. 10.
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