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Bowie residents sound the alarm over new developments along busy Route 301
BOWIE, Md. — People in Prince George’s County packed a town hall meeting about new developments and Route 301. Bowie residents expressed concerns about the future of the highway as two more new developments are being built. The meeting was hosted by Prince George’s County Councilmembers Ingrid Watson...
Dog And Groundhog Rescue From A Well In St. Mary’s County
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Emergency personnel and animal control responded to a unique rescue call on the morning of June 28, 2024. At approximately 9:15 a.m., crews were dispatched to a residence on Three Notch Road near Tippet Road, where they found a dog and a groundhog trapped in a well under the house. The well was approximately 12 feet deep.
Calvert man sells ice cream from specially-designed tricycle
CALVERT — Steve Reisler pedals a specially-designed tricycle five to 10 miles a day on the Calvert Regional Park grounds whenever there is a lacrosse tournament there, which translates to approximately 10 times a year. It is a good cardiovascular activity for him. But the reason Reisler pedals that tricycle from spot to spot throughout the sprawling park is this: He peddles various ice cream treats, iced coffee and hot...
2 dead in shooting at Alexandria gym
A victim and suspected gunman died after a shooting at a gym in Alexandria, Virginia, police said. The shooting at Onelife Fitness on Hooff’s Run Drive happened about 4 p.m. Saturday. Two men were taken to area hospitals, police said. Both men, including the suspected shooter, succumbed to their...
Charles County Sheriff’s Office seeking assistance in locating Hughesville suspect
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it was seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Hughesville woman in connection with a home invasion, armed robbery and first-degree assault. The suspect, 27-year-old Danielle Sicam Alicka of Hughesville, is accused of forcing her way into a Waldorf home on […]
Stepfather strangles 18-year-old stepson to death in Maryland: police
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. - A man has been convicted in Charles County after choking his stepson to death in Waldorf, according to police. The suspect has been identified as 44-year-old George Christopher Floyd. He has been convicted of second-degree murder and false imprisonment. Officers responded to a residence in Waldorf...
Neighborhood curfew request shot down by Charles officials
Mortars being aimed at children and adults, trash cans being blown up, destruction of property at a community center, reckless driving, marijuana usage and underage drinking were all things that reportedly happened last Independence Day in Waldorf’s Stonehaven Community. Those acts were reported to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in an email by Nichole Hall, the HOA president of the neighborhood. This year, Stonehaven residents have found materials on social...
June 29 Turning Up The Heat Humidity And Severe Storm Risk
A warm front is moving through this morning. This has produced a band of clouds with some spotty drizzle or light showers. The heat will push in this afternoon, and it will be noticeable. We have been tracking the risk for storms, and today, they will generally be in the...
As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter. Connecticut is working to create what proponents believe will...
Virginia, Maryland governors campaign in support of presidential candidates
WASHINGTON (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin are hitting the campaign trail for the main presidential nominees. After a historic debate, President Donald Trump visited Chesapeake with Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Friday. “Who won the debate last night?!” Youngkin asked the crowd. Youngkin...
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