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La Plata tops Western Charles in CHASM baseball
Following a brief respite for the July 4 holiday that marks the traditional midway point of the Charles and St. Mary’s County Baseball League season, the La Plata Twins picked up precisely where they left off before the break by upending Western Charles 10-5 on Sunday afternoon at Rainbow Construction Field. La Plata (7-2) had downed Western Charles 8-4 three weeks earlier when the two teams met on a very sunny, hot afternoon at Lackey High School and the Twins opened this occasion as if...
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Paul O'Neal, 36, was killed on July 14 after crashing into the back of a Dodge 3500 pick-up on Maryland Route 4 in Lusby near the intersection of Nursery Road. O'Neal was treated at the scene by first responders, but was pronounced dead at the scene, now the community is rallying around his struggling loved ones.
Prince George’s County Council votes in favor of rent stabilization bill
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) – On Tuesday, county council members for Prince George’s County voted in favor of a new rent stabilization bill. The bill was first brought up in June, but the council needed more discussion after a disagreement. The bill will cap yearly rent increases at 6% for buildings made before […]
Andre Xavier Howe Charged For Double Shooting In Maryland
Huntingtown native Andre Xavier Howe has been arrested in connection to a recent shooting in Prince Frederick that left a woman with critical injuries and left another man injured. Deputies were called shortly after 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick,...
2 water main breaks in DC, Md. cause water outages, road closures
Two water main breaks are causing problems for residents in D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, on Thursday morning. Both breaks could leave locals without water and affect the morning commute. D.C. Water says there has been a large water main break since Wednesday night on Minnesota Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue...
DC Suspends Online Sports Betting Briefly
Sports bettors in the nation’s capital were back at it Wednesday morning. Sports betting in Washington, D.C., came to abrupt halt while waiting on Mayor Muriel E. Bowser to approve the city’s budget. While Bowser had problems with several issues in the budget, sports betting wasn’t one of...
Neighbors have mixed feelings as several trees are to be removed from Garfield Park
On Thursday, seven trees are going to be removed at Garfield Park after a large branch hit and killed a woman on July 10. Neighbors in the community have mixed feelings about the removal.
Big blossoms in peak bloom in DC at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ Lotus Festival
This year, the theme is on the art of the lotus and water lilies. The lotus is “a very sacred flower in the Chinese culture, as well as Asian cultures,” said Sheena Foster, executive director of the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. During the festival, there will be...
Some DC bars to stay open 24 hours, serve alcohol late during summer events
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In just over a week, athletes from across the world will compete for their country, hoping to bring home a gold medal. If you want to cheer them on at home in the District, you can stay out all night. As part of emergency legislation Mayor Murial Bowser signed, certain […]
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Workers at DC's main airports win paid sick leave, continue fight for more benefits
WASHINGTON (7News) — For four years, service workers at D.C.'s main airports have been leading a campaign in hopes of receiving basic employee benefits. Now, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) is enacting a first-ever policy that would provide paid sick leave to airport workers. The major win is a relief to many, but the fight is not yet over.
Shady Grove Transfer Station Evacuated Due to Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd Road in Derwood on Wednesday, July 17, for the report of a fire. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a large, deep-seated trash fire occurred inside the building in the...
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