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News Maker Robyn Miller of WATTS on the opening of the cooling center
It is hot and dry and cooling centers are available around the region including the War Memorial Building and Handley Library in Winchester. In Warren County the Public Safety Building, Community Center, and Government Center are open for cooling. Clarke County’s Library, and Recreation Center are also available for cooling...
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Berkeley Medical Center Resumes Surgical Operations After Flooding
Patients seeking surgical care in the Eastern Panhandle can now return to the operating rooms of the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg. In late May, a construction mishap caused extensive flooding in the facility’s 10 inpatient operating rooms, forcing their indefinite closure and temporarily suspending non-emergency medical services. Patients were referred to other nearby hospitals like the Jefferson Medical Center in the town of Ranson.
Baltimore reaches record-tying heat at 104 degrees on Tuesday during hottest stretch in 75 years
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's temperatures have been scorching hot over the past three days, reaching triple digits.But, the heat took another jump on Tuesday, hitting 104 degrees, which tied a record set on this date in 1988.This has been the hottest three-day stretch in Baltimore in 75 years.Temperatures hit 101 degrees on Sunday, 102 on Monday and 104 on Wednesday, which all tied records for that particular date.The last time heat exceeded 101 degrees for three straight days was August 26-28, 1948. It has never happened for four straight days.According to the WJZ First Alert Weather Team, temperatures could climb back to 100 degrees on Wednesday.
Families mourn death of 2 dogs after stay at Virginia PetSmart, investigation underway
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — Animal Control in Alexandria, Virginia confirms to 7News that it is now investigating the death of two separate dogs who stayed at the Potomac Yard PetSmart in June. The dogs stayed at PetSmart’s “Petshotel” during the same week and died just two days apart.
Former Penn State baseball infielder CJ Carmichael transfers to Frostburg State
A former Nittany Lion found his transfer portal destination. Infielder CJ Carmichael announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to Frostburg State. Frostburg State competes in the NCAA Division II level and is in the Mountain East Conference. Carmichael did not appear in any game during his two seasons...
Hangry Joe’s Germantown Opens This Week
Hangry Joe’s at 19730 Germantown Rd in the Shops at Germantown shopping center is scheduled to open on Wednesday, July 17. The restaurant will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration with the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce at 12pm. Hangry Joe’s is located on the strip next to the Safeway, in the...
DC school tries paying families in truancy reduction effort
A school in Washington, D.C., is launching a program to address truancy by providing direct cash payments to families. At the Social Justice School in Northeast, 15 families are set to receive $2,400 each over three months through weekly payments on their debit cards. The charter school initiative will begin distributing the first payments later […]
‘I Don’t Think You Went in Thinking You Were Going To Kill Your Friend,’ Says Judge at Sentencing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe sentenced a homicide defendant to 13 years with five years of supervised release at a July 12 hearing. Jordan Jones, 23, was originally charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed,...
Fifth suspect connected to shooting at Manassas Mall arrested, police seeking witnesses
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — The fifth primary suspect connected to a shooting at Manassas Mall in early July is in police custody, according to Prince William County police on Tuesday. Back on July 15, officials identified Tayvion Thornton, 18, as being allegedly involved in the July 9...
Fatal Stabbing In Mount Rainier Was City's First Homicide In Five Years, Police Say
Mount Rainier resident Davon Henderson has been charged with murder of Julio Lopez Cosme during an argument on Sunday morning. It was the first homicide in Mount Rainier in more than five years. Officers from the Mount Rainier Police Department were called at around 12:40 a.m. on July 14 to...
SOLD OUT: New Restaurant Featuring Mission-Style Burritos Forced to Close Early After Selling Out
“SOLD OUT. We’re sorry but we did not anticipate the quantity of burritos y’all can throw down.” San Pancho Burritos, which recently opened at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, was forced to close early on Monday after selling out of burritos. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8am.
Report: European-style grocer coming to Reston and Falls Church
A national grocery chain originally inspired by open food markets in Europe is plotting an expansion in the D.C. area. The Fresh Market has landed deals to open stores at Reston Station and West Falls, the mixed-use development currently under construction on Falls Church City’s former high school campus, the Washington Business Journal first reported.
13-Time Grammy Award Winner to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Per the news release: “Mr. Valdés—known as a pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger—has won seven GRAMMY Awards, six Latin GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy. The 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival is one of our County’s most popular events...
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