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Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin urges Biden to consider dropping out
BALTIMORE - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, is calling for President Joe Biden to consider dropping out of the presidential election, according to the New York Times.The New York Times obtained a letter written by Raskin to the president. He is the highest ranking Maryland Democrat to ask Biden to step away from his candidacy.Several Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden to bow out after concerns about his debate with Donald Trump.Raskin, in the four-page letter, compared Biden to a tiring baseball player and urged him to consult with fellow Democrats about whether to continue his campaign, the...
DC man to spend 13+ years in prison for spree of pharmacy robberies
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was sentenced to over 13 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a spree of pharmacy robberies throughout Maryland and Virginia in 2021. Floyd Neal, 31, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty in March to three counts of interference with commerce by robbery and aiding and abetting; […]
Get the scoop on National Ice Cream Day in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and, with scorching temperatures forecasted to stick around for the time being, here’s where to grab a scoop in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Kilwins | D.C.’s Wharf | 663 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 In honor of National Ice Cream Day, […]
Football Player Capsules: Rex Fleming
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Fleming was an unranked recruit out of Northern (Owings, Md.) in the 2020 class. He had several smaller schools at the Division II level after him, but he elected to walk on at hometown Maryland.
$1,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Maryland Sheetz
A $1 million winning lottery scratch-off ticket was recently purchased at a Frederick, MD Sheetz. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:. “A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Effort by Washington Twp. to Implement Direct Property Tax Relief for Taxpayers Hit by 2023 Massive School Tax Increase, Said to Stall
WASHINGTON—A plan for the Township of Washington to give direct property tax relief to individual township taxpayers to offset a 2023 tax increase caused by the local school board’s budget in closing a $473,871 shortfall, has reportedly stalled with local officials contending the “state is fighting us.”
‘Turandot’ Takes Centerstage in Washington National Opera’s ‘Opera in the Outfield’
Washington National Opera’s Opera in the Outfield returns to Nationals Park on August 24 with a screening of WNO’s sold-out production of “Turandot” from May 2024. The evening will be hosted by WNO General Director Timothy O’Leary and WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and sponsored by Mars.
Officials break ground on new affordable housing
SCG Development held a groundbreaking event on July 17 for the first phase of a two-phase new affordable housing development in Northern Virginia. Somos at McLean Metro Phase A will be a new construction mid-rise multi-family rental housing community for lower-income households. Upon completion, Somos at McLean Metro – Phase A will create 231 new affordable homes in a high barrier-to-entry market walkable to the Metro.
Reston to celebrate 60th anniversary with community pool party
The town of Reston, one of the nation’s first planned communities, is preparing to mark a historic milestone after six decades of resilience and growth. Residents and leaders will gather at Lake Newport Pool on July 20 to commemorate the community's founding 60 years ago. The pool party will feature a DJ spinning tunes, raffle drawings, a cookout with complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks, carnival games, and pool activities to cool down in the summer heat. Organizers are also asking residents to bring photos and stories to share on a “memory board” at the event.
Officer involved in fatal shooting during mental health crisis response will not face charges
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday that there isn’t sufficient evidence to pursue any charges against D.C. officer Claude Jackson for his role in the fatal shooting of Clifford Brooks on Jan. 24. During a nearly seven-month investigation, The U.S. Attorney’s Office and Metropolitan Police Department's...
Herndon native chops through national Taekwondo competition
Herndon native Elena Kelley, 41, won gold at the 2024 AAU Taekwondo National Championship at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Florida on July 1. She competed in the Female 33-42 age bracket in the traditional open forms in poomsae. The competitors were judged on technique, power, focus, rhythm,...
Mennonite Action begins 11-day march to Washington D.C. to call for ceasefire in Gaza
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A group of around 60 Mennonite Christians left Harrisonburg on Thursday to begin an 11-day march to Washington D.C. to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. WHSV caught up with the participants in the march on their way out of town to...
Celebrating sunflower season in Poolesville
We finally got a break from the heatwave! The break comes just in time for the start of sunflowers season. FOX 5 Meteorologist Jennifer Delgado joins us from McKee -Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville, Maryland.
"This is just the beginning" | Maryland Gov. Moore talks to WUSA9 after nearly $150 million in budget cuts is approved
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Hours after nearly $150 million in budget cuts were approved by Maryland's Board of Public works Wednesday, Gov. Wes Moore told WUSA9 the reductions will ensure the state can adequately fund childcare and health care programs that are seeing costs escalate. "I said we were not...
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