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Police Nab 19-Year-Old in Silver Spring Gold Bar Scam
A 19-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y. man is facing charges after targeting a Silver Spring woman in a gold bar scam, according to Montgomery County Police. In early May, an unidentified individual contacted a woman and advised her to transfer her assets into gold bars “to prevent Russia from taking her money,” MCPD said in a Tuesday press release. The 82-year-old woman complied with the suspects’ demands and handed over several packages worth more than $900,000 in gold bars.
Children's Inn patients celebrate Christmas in July with Montgomery Co. police | Get Uplifted
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — We are still about 160 days away from Christmas, but Montgomery County Police couldn't wait that long. On Wednesday they called in Santa Claus himself to visit Gaithersburg for Christmas in July. He shopped with about two dozen families. All of them are staying at the...
MoCo Minute: Montgomery County high school students can get head start on college
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — As the new school year approaches, some Montgomery County high school students are looking to get a head start on their college careers. Montgomery College’s dual enrollment and early college programs are making a significant impact on its students. “Our Early College Program students will start college full-time in […]
Montgomery County passes bill to strengthen tenant protections after deadly apartment fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — The Montgomery County Council has enacted legislation that strengthens tenant protections and forces landlords to notify renters about fire safety, insurance and building maintenance problems. Bill 7-24 was proposed after the deadly Arrive apartment building fire in Silver Spring in February of 2023. The...
Amid Book Bans and Board Elections, Maryland Schools Embrace Science of Reading
This is part one of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. Frederick Briggs is Chief Academic Officer of Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury; below, he reflects on the process of adopting high-quality instructional materials with a strong focus on content knowledge during an age of […]
Washington, DC Metro System Fast Facts
(CNN) — Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country’s sixth largest bus system. Facts. There are currently...
South Carolina man who assaulted officers during Capitol riot sentenced to 40 months in prison
WALHALLA, S.C. (WCBD)- An Upstate South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison. A U.S. District judge sentenced 30-year-old Thomas Andrew Casselman, of Walhalla, S.C., to 40 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered him to […]
“Dolcezza to Give Away Thousands of Free Scoops of Gelato on “Sundae” July 21 To Celebrate its 20th Birthday, National Ice Cream Day”
“Dolcezza Gelato has a sweet celebration planned for its 20th birthday, which coincides with National Ice Cream Day. To thank their customers for 20 years of growth, expansion, and Argentine style gelato, Dolcezza is giving away free scoops of its iconic Chocotorta gelato on National Ice Cream Day, Sunday/Sundae July 21st, which also happens to coincide with its 20th birthday.
Northwest D.C. Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Suspect in Retail Theft on F Street
Local authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a retail theft that occurred in Northwest D.C. The incident, which was reported by the Metropolitan Police Department, took place this past Tuesday and has prompted a search for individuals responsible for the theft.
Washington Spirit Signs Three to National Team Replacement Contracts
Club adds Jenna Butler, Kaylie Collins, Olivia Stone to active roster. Washington, D.C. (07/18/2024) – The Washington Spirit has signed three players to national team replacement (NTR) contracts, the club announced today. Defender Jenna Butler, goalkeeper Kaylie Collins and forward Olivia Stone will join the Spirit for the 2024 NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup while the club’s senior international players are away for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. All three contracts will expire upon the conclusion of this summer’s FIFA international window.
Penn State hockey adds Army to 2024-25 schedule, to play in Washington D.C.
Penn State men's ice hockey will face Army on Thursday, December 12 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. it was announced on Wednesday. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING. The matchup...
How to Watch: Washington Spirit vs. Chivas Femenil
The Washington Spirit head to Philadelphia to take on Chivas Femenil at Subaru Park this Sunday, July 21 at 4:30 p.m. ET in the club’s first match of the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup. Below, we break down how Spirit fans can watch the match:. Watch...
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Southeast shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 hurt including child, DC police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police are investigating after a shooting in Southeast left two people dead, and two more hurt, including a toddler, on Thursday. In a post on X, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the shooting took place in the area of 22nd Street and Alabama Avenue, SE. D.C. officers on […]
13-Time Grammy Winner Chucho Valdés Headlines Silver Spring Jazz Festival Sept. 7
13-time Grammy winning Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés will headline this year’s Silver Spring Jazz Festival. The Chucho Valdés Quartet will go on at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, the county announced Wednesday. Valdés has seven Grammys and six Latin Grammys, as well as a Lifetime Achievement...
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