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AG: Maryland COD pleads guilty to misconduct after alleged ‘romantic relationship’ with inmate
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that a Correctional Dietary Officer (COD) entered a guilty plea after having a romantic relationship with an inmate in Anne Arundel County. According to the Attorney’s Office, Ajee Xavier Myers, a three-year veteran Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO), pled guilty to […]
Rockville police identify suspect in Saturday night stabbing
Rockville police have identified a suspect in connection to a Saturday night stabbing in the city, according to a department post on social media. Ricky Lee Dyson Jr. of Rockville, who remains at large, faces charges of first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment, police said. At about 9:40 p.m....
2 separate DC shootings about 15 minutes apart leaves man dead, woman hurt: Police
WASHINGTON (7News) — Two separate early Thursday morning shootings left one man dead and a woman hospitalized, adding to a violent night in the District that saw multiple incidents, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The early morning shootings, occurring just 15 minutes apart, came hours after two...
CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP PICTURES FROM D.C. DAY 2
The Crookston Middle School field trip continued on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The teachers/chaperones said the kids are doing great, even after walking over 10 miles on Tuesday! Needless to say, they are sleeping well! Pictures are below. 1 of 25.
Man dead, 2 hurt in triple shooting in Northwest DC
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect more accurate information from the Metropolitan Police Department. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police in D.C. said they are searching for the people involved in a triple shooting that left a man dead and two others hurt Wednesday night in Northwest. Police said just before 9:30 […]
'There is value in sharing your voice' | Literacy program publishes stories of DC teens
WASHINGTON — Some teenagers in D.C. are getting paid to become published authors. New to the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is a six-week literacy workshop that uses music and TikTok dances to encourage young people to write poetry and short stories. According to a 2020 report by...
Antoinette Gilmore Sentenced For Kidnapping Roomate In DC
Antionette Gilmore, 28, was sentenced on Tuesday to 84 months in prison for the October 2023 kidnapping of her roommate, which she perpetrated with her cousin. According to court documents, on Oct. 12, 2023, Michael Brown got into an argument over the phone with Gilmore, during which, she told him she wanted her out of their apartment.
Prince George's Co. Police chief says officers know who shot 6-year-old Ahsan Payton
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Weeks after a 6-year-old boy was shot to death at a July Fourth celebration, the Prince George's County Police chief says investigators know who pulled the trigger. Ahsan Payton was among the people shot at the Fourth of July party on Akron Street. The 6-year-old...
Bridge rebuild secures environmental approvals
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Tuesday received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge between Baltimore and Dundalk. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a categorical exclusion classification and National Environmental Policy Act approval for the Interstate 695 Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The federal agency determined that because the replacement Key Bridge will be...
Tips for reducing water use during a drought
Maryland Department of the Environment officials are urging residents and businesses in Western Maryland to voluntarily reduce their use of water after the department issued a drought watch Tuesday for the area. The environmental department (MDE) also shared several tips for conserving water. Some of the advice are things people can do right now, while others might require an investment. ...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
Arlington, Falls Church to remain wedded in judicial matrimony
Arlington County Board members on July 22 agreed to continue providing judicial services to the city of Falls Church, updating an agreement last revisited in 2016. There are no substantive changes to operating procedures or the funding formula. Falls Church in 1988 was transferred by the General Assembly into the...
Fairfax County school board members sacrifice students’ stability for equity in redistricting policy
On July 18, in the middle of the summer when families are on vacation and school board members usually pass their most controversial policies, parents filled the auditorium at a Fairfax County school board meeting in protest of the county’s redistricting overhaul, Policy 8130. The school board members likely already knew what they were going […]
District Dogs doggy day care announces new CEO after tumultuous year
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A doggy day care, boarding and grooming facility that’s been under fire in the past year for a devastating flood and violent incident involving an employee has chosen a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced Wednesday that Tina Leone would be stepping in as its CEO. Leone previously […]
Washington D.C. Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, NWS Advises Caution Against Isolated Flooding
Washington D.C. residents and visitors are in for a wet and potentially stormy day, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts showers and the chance of thunderstorms, with a high humidity that's typical for a capital summer day. According to the NWS Washington D.C., there's a 70% chance of precipitation today, with rainfall amounts likely between a tenth and quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher quantities.
Jahmal Harvey ‘super confident and motivated’ ahead of his Olympic debut
Heading into this summers Olympics, Jahmal Harvey is widely considered America’s best hope of winning a boxing medal. The gifted 21-year-old from Oxon Hill, Maryland, who will be competing at featherweight (57 kilograms-125 pounds), welcomes the opportunity to try to become the first American since Andre Ward in 2004 to claim gold when he competes at the Paris Games.
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