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Commanders getting impressive leadership from veteran free-agent signing
The Washington Commanders need a new set of leaders to emerge in pursuit of brighter fortunes for the franchise. Many of the team's locker room alphas remain around despite wholesale changes to the playing personnel by Adam Peters. But no team can ever have enough veteran presences willing to lift those around them.
MS-13 gang member who entered US illegally three times arrested in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — A member of the international criminal gang MS-13 who illegally entered the United States on three separate occasions was arrested by federal agents in Annapolis this week. Raul Orlando Ramos-Guido, who is a citizen of El Salvador, was captured in Annapolis on July 1 by...
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2024: Xcelerate Solutions’ Daniel S. Olmes
When Daniel S. Olmes joined Xcelerate in June 2021, the business was facing the difficulty of coming out of COVID. “We were at a historic low in terms of revenue and had a major deal under protest,” Olmes said. “Over the next year and half, we nearly doubled the size of the business, and on December 22, 2022, we sold to private equity group McNally Capital out of Chicago. This was a significant achievement in terms of revenue growth as well as preparing the business for sale, going through the public auction process, and transitioning the business to new ownership.”
2024 Caribbean Carnival Festival to be held in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott joined the founder of Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Dr. Elaine Simon, City leaders, Caribbean artists, and community members to announce the return of this year's Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Festival in Baltimore. The Baltimore/ Washington DC One Caribbean Carnival will be held...
Nationals vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 8
The Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals will meet on Monday at Nationals Park, at 4:05 PM ET, with Jesse Winker and Alec Burleson among those expected to deliver at the plate. Bookmakers list the Nationals as -112 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Cardinals -107 moneyline odds to win. St. Louis is a 1.5-run favorite (at +159 odds). The over/under is 9 runs for the game.
Heroic Water Rescue On The Potomac River This 4th Of July
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. – On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:54 pm, a distress call was made over VHF Marine radio and to Public Safety Communications, reporting a boat rapidly taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the Potomac River. The vessel, carrying seven people, was disabled.
Highly touted rookie James Wood smacks his inaugural major league home run as Washington Nationals breeze past St. Louis Cardinals 14-6
Top prospect James Wood hit his first-ever home run in the major leagues—a three-run shot—and also hit a two-run double, totaling a career-high five RBIs as the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 on Saturday. Wood’s homer, a 383-foot blast to the opposite field, gave the...
Former Oregon Ducks CB Khyree Jackson dies in auto accident at 24
Former Oregon Ducks defensive back Khyree Jackson, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings this year, died in a vehicle crash Saturday, according to multiple reports. He was 24. TMZ Sports reports that Jackson's mother confirmed the news, saying Jackson died in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She reportedly got the call...
3 people, including NFL rookie, killed in Prince George's County early morning crash: police
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Three former football players at Prince George's County's Wise High School were killed in an early morning crash Saturday. Maryland State Police said it was around 3:15 a.m. when a 23-year-old driver in a silver Infiniti was trying to change lanes on Route 4 and Presidential Parkway, north of Dower House Road, in Upper Marlboro while driving at a high rate of speed. Troopers believe the Infiniti hit the maroon Dodge Charger, that had all three men in it, before hitting a Chevrolet Impala.
Three Dale City townhouses damaged, 10 displaced in fire sparked by fireworks
Investigators say improperly discarded fireworks are to blame for a Friday afternoon blaze that damaged three Dale City townhouses and displaced 10 residents. Fire crews were called to the 14400 block of Brentwood Court at 12:40 p.m. and arrived with fire showing in the front of the home extending into an adjoining unit.
Maryland Basketball Recruiting Scoop: Top Terps target takes the next step
One of Maryland basketball's top recruiting priorities has taken the next step in his recruitment. To read this full article and more, subscribe now — Get access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. Already a subscriber? Login.
Contreras homers again with three RBIs to help Cardinals beat Nationals 8-3
WASHINGTON -- — Willson Contreras hit his second homer of the series and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Sunday. Contreras hit a line drive 395-foot homer off Nationals reliever Derek Law in the seventh. He also singled and scored twice with three RBI. The two-run shot was his ninth of the season and third homer in the past five days.
Minnesota Vikings Rookie Khyree Jackson Dead at 24 After Car Crash
The NFL is mourning one of their own. Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Upper Marlboro, Md. early July 6, less than three months after he was selected by the team in the fourth round of the league’s 2024 draft. He was 24.
Three Displaced After Car Crash Lands Into Chillum Home
Three people in Prince George's County have been displaced after a car came crashing through their home, according to a fire and EMS spokesperson. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on July 6, crews were called to the 6500 block of Ager Road in Chillum, where there was a reported structure fire with reports of occupants trapped.
Man killed in shooting near park in Southeast DC, police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said they were investigating the death of a man whom they found shot near the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion in Southeast on the Fourth of July. Someone flagged down members of the United States Park Police in the 1500 block of Anacostia Dr. SE around 8:45 p.m. about […]
Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda Monday night, July 1, 2024. The assault was reported at the mall at 8:40 PM Monday. This is the eighth assault reported at the popular retail center this year, as violent crime at...
Douglas Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Fatal Alien Smuggling Operation
A Douglas man has been handed a 130-month prison sentence for his role in an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in a death. Manuel Victor Gastelum, 27, received the sentence after pleading guilty to charges of Transportation of Illegal Aliens for Profit Resulting in Death. The sentencing by United States District Court Judge Rosemary Márquez took place last week, according to an official press release from the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona.
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