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Local Business Spotlight: Wager Pager
Whenever a new industry emerges, plenty of “adjacent” businesses pop up—Wager Pager is one of them!. With the onset of sports gaming and online betting, it only makes sense that there will be jobs to be had! And it makes even more sense to develop a platform specifically for job-seekers and employers. Enter Wager Pager–think of it as Monster.com for the sports betting world!
Deadpool & Wolverine special items at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 in Bethesda (Photos)
AMC Theatres has arguably been the top movie theater chain in recent years when it comes to special promotional items for blockbuster movies. There are almost as many limited-edition collectible and consumable products for Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend at AMC Theatres as there are cameos in the film. True believers will find all of these snacks, beverages, collectibles, and merchandise in the lobby. Here's a look at what's available for this superhero slugfest at AMC Theatres Montgomery 16 at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda:
Lawyers for man accused of shooting Baltimore County police officers allege prosecutor misconduct, want case dropped
BALTIMORE -- Defense attorneys for a man charged with shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year accuse prosecutors of misconduct and want the state's attorney's office removed from leading the prosecution or the case dropped.Lawyers for David Linthicum alleged prosecutors have become too close to the officers who were injured. They said the prosecution pushed to delay an internal use-of-force investigation and failed to provide full access to their internal affairs records. The Allegations The manhunt for David Linthicum locked down parts of Cockeysville and Fallston in February 2023 with an exhaustive search for the 25-year-old suspect after he shot two...
MPD seeks help identifying suspects in $10,000 beverage truck robbery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are asking for help identifying two suspects who robbed employees of a beverage distributor as they were offloading a truckload of merchandise. MPD officials arrived on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE at 10:35 a.m. on Friday to...
Pynk Saffron Spice Boutique Opens in Takoma D.C.
All-natural spice boutique Pynk Saffron is now open at 6902 4th St. NW in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood. According to Laura Barclay of Main Street Takoma, the shop is owned by Debra Harrison, also known as ChefDeb, a nutrition coach and culinary artist known for her vegan and Mediterranean dishes, which are enhanced with her salt-free spice blends.
Man shot, killed in Northwest DC; police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A man was shot and killed in D.C. late Friday night, police said. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that it received a report of gunshots in the 300 block of N St. NW. Officers responded just after 10:30 p.m. and found a man who had been shot. He was […]
2 shootings in DC just hours apart, 1 dead
WASHINGTON - The Metropolitan Police Department continues to investigate two separate early morning shootings that left one man dead. 4th Street Northwest, D.C. According to police, a man was found shot in the area of 4th Street Northwest and N Street. Police say the victim has since been pronounced dead.
#DISCDC: DC Sankofa Books: The Local Bookstore Making a Big Impact in the Community
Discover the impact of DC Sankofa Books, empowering the community through education and literature since 1998. A beacon of enlightenment!. Founded by Shirikiana and Haile Gerima and named after the internationally acclaimed film SANKOFA they produced. It’s symbol, the Sankofa Bird, looks backward constantly checking as she moves into the future.
Trey Lipscomb scores run in Nationals' win at St. Louis
Washington defeated St. Louis, 10-8, on Friday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-4 in the contest and scored one run, while also reaching on-base after a walk. Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round...
A New Navy Museum on M St. SE – 5 Aspirational Concepts
A New Navy Museum on M St. SE – 5 Aspirational Concepts. The Navy is relocating its National Museum of the US Navy to M Street, SE, to alleviate security concerns associated with high rise development of the M Street site by private developers and to provide greater public access to the museum. The site is currently owned by GSA which is engaged in a land swap for a piece of the Navy Yard’s SE corner for the purpose.
7News talks 1-on-1 with the Lieutenant Roshawnda Drake on Camp Spark
WASHINGTON (7News) — Happening in the district this weekend is an event that allows girls to explore a career they might not have otherwise considered. Camp Spark is a 2-day firefighting and EMS training camp put on by the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Lieutenant Roshawnda Drake joins 7News' Kellye Lynn to discuss the camp and how it can impact young women's lives.
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