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RICO, RICO, RICO: Abreu Adds Richest Win of Career with $102K from Skagit Nationals
Rico Abreu is hitting stride at just the right time. As the inaugural west coast swing for Kubota High Limit Racing came to a close on Saturday night at Washington’s scenic Skagit Speedway, Abreu added the richest win of his career to the resume – topping the $102,626.26 Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals.
Darren Baker, son of Dusty, called up to majors 22 years after his World Series bat boy moment
Remember when Dusty Baker was manager of the San Francisco Giants and his bat boy son ran onto the field during the 2002 World Series and had to be snatched up mid-play by J.T. Snow?. Yeah, that little kid will be playing in a big league game soon. The Washington...
Road work around the area this week
Tuesday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure followed by double lane closure at 10 p.m. for paving work near the interchange. Crews will be paving emergency crossover areas. Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 4:30...
Maryland women’s soccer blows 2-goal lead in 3-2 loss to George Mason
In the 83rd minute, the ball got past all of Maryland women’s soccer’s defenders, as well as goalkeeper Liz Beardsley, as Milan Pierre-Jerome scored to give George Mason the lead late. The play clearly caught the Terps’ back line off-guard, as Josie Stockett’s game-winning assist split two defenders.
Maryland man catches 19.8-pound snakehead fish, just short of state record
A Queen Anne's County, Maryland man caught a snakehead fish that almost beat the current state record. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing & Boating shared an image ofJake Steppe's catch on social media. The 19.8-pound snakehead fish by bow missed the state record by 1.2 pounds. It was 39...
Maryland Postal Worker Named ‘Driver of the Year’ by USPS
Carter Scott has been named the winner of the Postal Service’s Driver of the Year Award. He is a Silver Spring resident, according to Source of the Spring, who works out of the Suburban Processing and Distribution Center in Gaithersburg. Per USPS: Carter Scott has walked — or rather...
Maryland men’s soccer vs. Virginia preview
Fresh off its first win of the season, Maryland men’s soccer (1-1-1) will welcome Virginia to Ludwig Field on Labor Day for what Terps’ head coach Sasho Cirovski called the “best rivalry in college soccer.”. The teams have played 85 times over the years, including several matchups...
Arts Alive! Showcases Artistic Talent in Beloved Annual Tradition
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. In many communities, the art scene often goes unnoticed. That is not the case in Manassas, where the arts are celebrated, promoted, and encouraged throughout the year. The community holds numerous events showcasing local artistic talent in a variety of mediums. One such event is the Arts Alive! festival. This annual festival exposes Greater Prince William and surrounding communities to a wide array of art forms and local artists. This year’s festival on Sept. 14 looks to uphold and expand upon this treasured tradition.
Voter registration events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
This week, the AFRO has compiled a list of voter registration events taking place in the coming weeks. Are you registered and ready to vote on Election Day, Nov. 5?. The Baltimore City Chapter of the League of Women Voters and a host of other organizations focused on voter turnout will hold events throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area with a goal of registering voters ahead of the Oct. 15 voter registration deadline. Check out the events below to see where you can register to vote or help others who need the information!
Youngkin Announces Expansion of Fentanyl Overdose Awareness Campaign
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin are stepping up their battle against the fentanyl crisis in Virginia. During a visit to CARITAS, a recovery and support organization in Richmond, they announced the statewide expansion of their “It Only Takes One” initiative. This campaign, which has already increased fentanyl awareness since its launch earlier this year, will now reach more communities across Virginia that are heavily affected by the epidemic.
'Loving, Caring, Compassionate,' Woman, 22, Killed With BF In Virginia Remembered By Loved Ones
A family is "struggling to make sense of something that is senseless" after a 22-year-old woman and her boyfriend were shot and killed in Loudoun County.Mijal Conejero-Romera and Diego Alexander Woollett, both 22, were identified by investigators as the two who were found shot in Sterling and …
Gov. Youngkin issues statement after death of Richmond man taken hostage by Hamas
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a statement following the death of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who grew up in Richmond and was one of many people taken hostage by Hamas.
DC police find driver of motorcycle that suspect used to escape after dropping gun that killed officer
Editor’s note: This story and its headline have been updated to clarify the role of the motorcyclist. A suspect hopped on the back of a motorcycle to escape after allegedly dropping a gun that later accidentally fired and killed a veteran D.C. police officer. Police confirmed to WTOP that...
MPD: Man charged in connection to deadly stabbing of woman in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers arrested a man in connection to a fatal stabbing that happened in Southeast D.C. on Friday afternoon. Police said that at about 4:30 p.m., they responded to the 3800 block of South Capitol St. for the report of a stabbing. When officers arrived […]
2-month-old baby dead after drug overdose in Northwest DC, police say
The death of a baby killed in a Northwest D.C. overdose incident in May will be investigated as a homicide, police said. Officials said they were called to an apartment in the 1400 block of Newton Street just after 11 a.m. on May 27 for a report of an unconscious infant.
GOPIO-Metro Washington Hosts 16th Annual Independence Day Bilingual Poetry Session
GOPIO-Metro Washington hosted the 16th Annual Independence Day bilingual poetry session (Mushaira-Kavi Sammelan) on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Central Library in Arlington, Virginia, inaugurated by Dr. A. Abdullah. In his opening remarks, Dr. Abdullah emphasized the significance of celebrating the independence of the entire Subcontinent, while reflecting on the challenges that have persisted over time. He noted, “Organizing such literary and cultural activities is like lighting small candles in our hearts, helping us appreciate our shared heritage, our Sanjhi Virasat. This appreciation and mutual respect are what make us human. True freedom lies in liberating ourselves from prejudices.”
Grammy award-winning singer Jonathan McReynolds | The Good Word
Just days after performing on stage with music artist Common at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and ahead of his birthday concert series “WKND” here in Washington, DC, award-winning powerhouse gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds joins us on The Good Word.
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