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Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
A Fourth of July shooting is under investigation in Stafford County after a man and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to the sheriff's office.Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, deputies were called to a reported shooting on Anvil Road in Olde Forge to investigate reports…
Seven Acre Property That’s Currently Home to Germantown Regal is Now Up For Sale
Realty Income Corporation is looking to sell its 7-acre property at 20000 Century Blvd in Germantown, which is currently home to the Regal Germantown movie theater. There is no current plan for the theater to close, but CBRE is brokering the potential sale and it is being presented as “a residential development opportunity in the heart of Germantown.”
Upper Marlboro Native Mikayla Moore’s Journey To Defend Her Title
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Mikayla Moore’s passion for riding motorcycles started at just 6 years old with her Yamaha TT-R50 when her parents were exploring what other sports she’d enjoy outside of ballet, gymnastics, and soccer. What started as a fun family hobby for Moore would soon...
Amazon Opens Drone Academy At Howard University Amid DEI Rollbacks Across U.S.
This post was originally published on The Washington Informer. In a world with diversity efforts being rolled back because of a rise in conservative pushback, Amazon launched its weeklong Drone Academy at Howard University to promote diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Oluwafemi “Femi” Oladosu, a doctoral student...
For St James the Great, a chance to live up to name in Kent
“He just looked like a horse that was gonna mature,” trainer Keri Brion says of the decision to purchase St James the Great. “Great bone. Really big but not too big, just a really good-looking horse in general, and we just thought as he got older, he would probably get better.”
America desperately needs to bring back civics in education
Civil society has deteriorated over the last three decades as people have withdrawn from civic life. The root cause of this trend lies in our failed education system, which has substituted nation-building civic education with destructive activism. I’ve seen the results of this failed education firsthand in the classroom as a political science professor. Today’s […]
Police: Armed carjacking reported near Silver Diner in Merrifield
Fairfax County police are investigating a reported carjacking in the area of the Silver Diner in Merrifield. Officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of Porter Road around 6 a.m. for a robbery after a man called 911, stating that his black Toyota Camry had been stolen, according to the police scanner on Open MHz.
Helluva Way(s) to Wake Up cont.
Thanks to D. for sending above from Dupont Circle. And thanks to OB for sending below from McLean Gardens:. It had been 2 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Schuchart Wins PA Speedweek Feature at Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 4, 2024) — Logan Schuchart won the feature event Thursday night during Pennsylvania Speedweek at Hagerstown Speedway. Schuchart, from Hanover, Pennsylvania, used the week off from World of Outlaws competition to secure his second victory during the Speedweek series. Troy Wagaman, Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, and Justin Whittall rounded out the top five.
High temperatures in the 90s forecast for central Pa. this weekend
The National Weather Service is calling for more weather in the low to mid-90s and possible thunderstorms throughout central Pennsylvania this weekend. The Harrisburg area is expected to have a high temperature near 92 on Friday with a 50% chance of precipitation after 1 p.m. Other places in central Pa., such as Lancaster and York will have heat indexes around 100 on Friday, the NWS said.
Here's who is excelling for Boonsboro, Funkstown legion baseball teams
With about one month completed in the American Legion baseball season, let's take a brief look at which players are lighting it up at the plate and/or on the mound for Washington County's two 19U teams, Boonsboro Post 10 and Funkstown Post 211, so far. Boonsboro Post 10 The Patriots, who are the defending...
Man killed in ambush outside Harrisburg concert had been live streaming the event
The Dauphin County Coroner’s office on Friday released the name of a man killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in midtown early Friday. Azar Hughes, 20, of Steelton, had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fired at him about 1:30 a.m., according to security guards at HMAC. The concert was restricted to those ages 21 and over, but people under 21 were allowed in if they’re supervised by someone over 25, under HMAC’s rules. Hughes was with his cousin, a promoter of the event who is over 25, according to John Traynor, founder of HMAC.
Developer Presents Final Plan for Condo Hotel in Downtown State College
A developer has submitted final plans for a condominium hotel in downtown State College, with the start of construction anticipated in early 2025. James Venture and Jamison Morse, of Sewickley-based VS Development Consultants, presented to the State College Planning Commission on Wednesday the final land development plan for the nine-story, mixed-use building called Nittany Residence Club. Pending approvals and permitting, the building will be constructed at 321 W. Beaver Ave., at the corner of South Atherton Street and West Beaver Avenue. The existing building on the property, which was most recently home to BioLife Plasma, will be demolished. BioLife closed its location...
Dog died after being boarded at PetSmart, owner says
A dog died after being boarded at a Virginia PetSmart, and animal control is investigating. Andrew Noles raised 3-year-old Aussiedoodle Clark from the time he was a tiny puppy and recalled the greetings he got from his pet. “As soon as I turned the doorknob, Clark would literally would just,...
US Marshals shoot attempted carjacker, DC Police investigating
WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating after two Deputy United States Marshals shot at a man they say attempted to carjack one of them early Friday morning. According to MPD, the marshals were inside a parked car in the 2100 block of 11th Street, Northwest at...
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