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Illegal dumping in Southeast DC leading to rodent, racoon and odor issues
WASHINGTON — Residents in Southeast D.C. have a big mess on their hands. They reached out to WUSA9 after they say there's been several failed attempts at getting the city to clean up a large pile of trash. Residents from the 1900 block of Curtis Court told WUSA9 the...
Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Baltimore-area parades
BALTIMORE -- From Dundalk to Towson to Catonsville, parades were the way to celebrate the Fourth of July.WJZ got a front-row seat to watch all the action across the Baltimore region.From the music to the cheers and the sea of red, white and blue sisters Masyn and Avery Perryman got an up close and personal view to it all."Because we are in the front row and we can see everything very clearly," said Masyn Perryman, an 8-years-old watching the Fourth of July Parade with her family in Towson."We can see everything," said Avery Perryman Masyn's 6-years old sister.Watching the parade...
Champion Storm the Court Chasing Elusive Victory Friday at Laurel
LAUREL, MD – If trainer Lacey Gaudet has her way, Storm the Court’s 56-month long odyssey to find the winner’s circle will end with some fireworks to kick off Independence Day weekend Friday at Laurel Park. Gaudet will saddle David Bernsen, Susanna Wilson and Peter Eurton’s 7-year-old...
Lake Artemesia Update: Rental Kayaks, Open Restrooms, and some Sad Plant Choices
This week, with the extreme heat, I’ve been heading out at 6 a.m. for a walk before it gets unbearable. I’ve visited Lake Artemesia twice and I have news (at least it was news to me.) Walking past this newish work-out spot I stopped in my tracks –...
DC pools, spray parks and cooling centers open on July 4
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DCDPR) said that outdoor pools, spray parks, and 10 cooling sites will be open on the Fourth of July to help residents beat the soaring heat. According to a post on the X platform from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, all outdoor pools and […]
Wild 'N Out announces farewell tour with a stop in Baltimore this September
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The popular comedy improv show Wild N' Out is hitting the road for its farewell tour. "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap." is kicking off their tour in Fall 2024 with a stop in Baltimore in September. The "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap...
Runaway horse startles spectators at Takoma Park July 4th Parade
TAKOMA PARK, Md. - A video posted on the Reddit subgroup r/washingtondc shows a horse escaping its handlers at the Takoma Park July 4th parade. In the video shot Thursday, performers are dancing in the street before a brown horse bolts by spectators. byu/Glittering-Quail-681 inwashingtondc. One woman can be heard...
Hard Times Cafe Reopens This Week
Hard Times Cafe at 1117 Nelson St in Rockville will officially reopen on Friday, July 5th. From July 5th to 7th, the restaurant will be open for dinner service only (4pm-8pm). It will resume normal operating hours (11:30am-8pm) starting July 9th. The restaurant remains closed on Mondays. Hard Times Cafe...
Unusual nest box helps hatch hornbill
Baltimore, MD (WHTM) With the help of an out-of-the-ordinary nest box, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s resident Northern ground hornbills have successfully hatched a chick. This is the second chick for the female, Blue, and the male, North. Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your...
Your Guide to 4th of July Fireworks Events Around College Park
Happy 4th of July! We have a beautiful holiday ahead, with some heat, but don’t let the humidity keep you indoors!. Unfortunately, due to ongoing Purple Line construction issues, the College Park fireworks display is canceled this year. However, many neighboring communities such as Greenbelt, Bowie, Rockville, and Washington D.C. will be hosting fireworks displays tomorrow evening.
Kyle Weinapple chows down 14 hot dogs, wins $1,000 at Cross Street Market contest
Move over Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Baltimore had its own version on the Fourth of July.Kyle Weinapple chowed down on 14 hot dogs as he was crowned champion at the Cross Street Market.Weinapple, Baltimore's "Big Dog," won a trophy, $1,000 and bragging rights.Each contestant had 10 minutes to eat the most hot dogs.There were 30 contestants in the third year of this Cross Street Market Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Maryland Zoo chimpanzee celebrates fifth birthday
(WBFF) — A chimpanzee at the Maryland Zoo in Druid Hill Park turned five today and celebrated with a party thrown in her enclosure by zookeepers. Lola - alongside other chimps from the Zoo's troop including three-year-old chimp Maisie - celebrated the big day with several sweet treats left by zookeepers, as well as streamers and other decorations dotting her living space. While the apes didn't pay the colorful designs much attention, they dug into the desserts with gusto, as seen in a video posted by the Maryland Zoo.
Tokyo Hibachi (Formerly Nori Japan in Lakeforest Mall) Now Open
Tokyo Hibachi is now open at 9615 Lost Knife Rd in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center in Gaithersburg. Tokyo Hibachi is owned by the former operators of Nori Japan, one of the last remaining tenants at Lakeforest Mall. The restaurant is located in the space that was previously occupied...
Z-Burger’s 2024 Independence Burger Eating Championship ends in tie
WASHINGTON - Molly Schuyler and Dan Kennedy are co-champions after both eating 34 hamburgers in Z-Burger’s 2024 Independence Burger Eating Championship.- The two ate the same number of burgers in 10 minutes on Wednesday at Z-Burger’s Tenleytown location. Schuyler became last year’s winner when she consumed 37 burgers...
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