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Six-year-old shot at Fourth of July party in Temple Hills, Maryland has died: police
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md (7News) — The six-year-old boy who was shot at a neighborhood Fourth of July party in Temple Hills, Maryland has passed away, Prince George's County Police (PGPD) confirmed on Sunday. According to police officials, two suspects opened fire on a community gathering at the 2500...
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2024: Xcelerate Solutions’ Daniel S. Olmes
When Daniel S. Olmes joined Xcelerate in June 2021, the business was facing the difficulty of coming out of COVID. “We were at a historic low in terms of revenue and had a major deal under protest,” Olmes said. “Over the next year and half, we nearly doubled the size of the business, and on December 22, 2022, we sold to private equity group McNally Capital out of Chicago. This was a significant achievement in terms of revenue growth as well as preparing the business for sale, going through the public auction process, and transitioning the business to new ownership.”
Nash & Smash Signage Installed at Woodmoor Shopping Center
Exterior signage is up at Nash & Smash as the restaurant prepares to open at the Woodmoor Shopping Center. Last December, we reported that the Aldie, Va.-based chain, which bills itself as the “ultimate destination for fried chicken, Nashville-style sandwiches, smashed burgers, and more,” had leased space #10 at 10121 Colesville Rd. This space was previously occupied by Subway and is located between Bento Express and Woodmoor Cleaners, adjacent to The UPS Store, which closed in June.
Loudoun Co. man charged in yearslong $20 million investment scam
Prosecutors announced the indictment of an Aldie, Virginia, man for his alleged part in a multiyear lending scam that defrauded dozens of investors in Maryland, Virginia and other jurisdictions. A federal grand jury indicted 46-year-old Babu Ramaraj on charges of wire fraud and unlawful monetary transactions in late June, according...
Wahoos Swim Meet Comes Down to the Wire in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The blistering heat wasn’t the only reason fans were sweating at the Old Town Pool as the July 6 Colonial Swim League face-off between Alexandria’s Chinquapin Wahoos and the Chantilly Highland Dolphins was decided by just five points. The nailbiter of a meet came down to the final relay as the Dolphins swam away victorious with a score of 228 to 223.
Stream project in Annandale nears completion
The project to restore the Coons Branch stream in Annandale Community Park is ahead of schedule. Workers have completed stabilizing the stream banks, says project manager Jasdeep Saini, of the Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division. However, the fence around the project area won’t be removed and the stream won’t be open to the public until late fall.
Can you ‘Trump-proof’ NATO? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing skepticism about President Joe Biden’s reelection chances has European leaders heading to the NATO summit in Washington confronting the prospect that the military alliance’s most prominent critic, Donald Trump, may return to power over its mightiest military. NATO — made up of 32...
Former longtime Legion baseball manager honored at all-star game
Prior to the July 4 District 17 American Legion all-star baseball game at Waters Field in Vienna, former and longtime Springfield Post 176 manager Al Vaxmonsky was on hand and honored for leading the District 17 team for 32 years. His teams won more than 600 games and 10 district-tournament...
Opening day fast approaching for new pizza shop in Purcellville
We can almost taste the pizzas and vino already. The new Knead Wine pizza and wine shop in Purcellville is almost ready to open its doors. The signage has gone up outside and we’ve got an update from the Knead team. They have received all their permits and are aiming for a mid-July opening. That’s in the next couple of weeks.
Tom Sox grab 20th win of the season after 8-5 win over Cavaliers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19SPORTS)-- The Tom Sox were back in action at home against the Culpeper Cavaliers on Saturday night in search of their 20th win this season. The Cavaliers were the first to score a run off of a walk, but pitcher, Chase Stryker, was able to get out of a bases-loaded jam at the end of the inning.
From Hagerstown to the MET: Playing Jesus shows 10-year-old she 'can be anything with God'
Gabby Tennor’s face beams when she talks about her recent stint with the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Gabby, 10, of Hagerstown, had the opportunity of a lifetime when she was cast to play Jesus in the MET’s production of “El Niño” by American composer John Adams.
Tobacco Hut to open in Annandale
Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7221 Little River Turnpike in Annandale by the end of the month. The store is already stocked, and a cedar case for cigars is under construction. Tobacco Hut carries vape products, hookahs, e-cigarettes, CBD products, kratom, and related items. The store was first...
MLR Rising Camp About to Kick Off
Sunday sees the starts of a week-long camp for Major League Rugby hopefuls as MLR Rising kicks off at the campus of the University of Mary Washington. This camp is a new-look plan for the pre-draft training camp and all-star bowl game, with D1A being much more involved. The players...
Ladies Board fulfills $1.2 million pledge to Inova Loudoun Hospital
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Ladies Board has fulfilled its $1.2 million pledge to Inova Loudoun Hospital, marking the single largest gift in The Ladies Board’s 112-year history. The funds have supported...
East All-Stars win big in resumption of District 17 July 4 game
After a decade’s absence, the all-District 17 American Legion all-star baseball game resumed on its traditional July 4 summertime date this season, and the result was a one-sided finish at Waters Field in Vienna. The competition included players from all eight district teams (four teams per side), with the...
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