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Maryland Republican National Convention delegates are a mix of political pros and newcomers
MILWAUKEE – The Maryland Republican Party has sent 24 delegates and 24 alternates from its eight congressional districts to the 2024 Republican National Convention here. The delegation is a mix of GOP elected officials, political activists and some newcomers. Delegates were elected to their positions in the May 14 primary election.
List: Where to beat the heat in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — As high temperatures continue to settle across the DMV, Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation has announced that all outdoor events scheduled for July 16 have been canceled. County officials said despite these cancellations, the volunteer playground build at the Palmer Park Community Center will still take […]
Woman Burned In RV Fire Flown To Hospital In St. Mary's County
Shortly after 8 a.m. on July 15, first responders were called to the 23200 block of Point Lookout Road in Leonardtown, when a fire inside the vehicle was reported. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, at the time the blaze broke out, the woman was inside the RV with two children.
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Mayor Bowser returns DC budget unsigned, calls it 'unsustainable'
WASHINGTON (7News) — Mayor Muriel Bowser returned next year's budget to the D.C. City Council unsigned, claiming it's "unsustainable." In a letter addressed to Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, she wrote that she "Cannot support a budget that needlessly increases our residents' property and incomes taxes, raises the paid family leave tax to untested levels, or harms our public schools."
Fresh Market Expands Metro DC Presence with Two New Locations
Speciality food retailer The Fresh Market, Inc. is expanding within the metro Washington, DC market. Earlier this month, the Greensboro-based retailer committed to anchor two upscale mix-used developments in Virginia: Reston Station in Reston and West Falls in Falls Church. These locations will join two other existing DC metro stores,...
Alexandria apartment complex without AC amid record-setting heat wave
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Families in an Alexandria apartment complex are suffering through oppressive heat without air conditioning because of a broken chiller. At the Ashlawn complex, a part of Southern Towers just off I-395, the air conditioning stopped functioning on Monday, and was still out on Tuesday, as temperatures climbed past 102 […]
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.
Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
Cleanup continues after strong winds cause heavy damage in the District
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The cleanup continues around the Upper Chevy Chase neighborhood after Monday night’s storm brought down several trees and powerlines. Phil Kerpen’s house was one of many homes that were damaged by fallen trees. Several branches landed near the bedroom window of Kerpen’s son, Fred. “It was just, like, shock,” said […]
Savannah Bananas soar over D.C. with the 1st Helicopter Squadron
The 1st Helicopter Squadron partnered with the Savannah Bananas baseball team for an aerial tour around Washington, D.C., July 11. The flight was part of the Savannah Bananas’ game presentation showcased to thousands of fans at Nationals Park on July 13, highlighting the squadron's mission and inspiring the next generation of Airmen. Leading the mission was U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Jones, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron and a former catcher for the Miami Marlins organization. ...
DC woman accused of stealing, crashing car with ill woman inside found incompetent to stand trial
The woman accused of stealing an SUV outside a D.C. hospital with an ill patient in the passenger seat was found incompetent to stand trial Tuesday. Kayla Kenisha Brown, 22, of Southeast, is accused of crashing the stolen car into a downtown D.C. building in early June. The passenger, 55-year-old Leslie Marie Gaines, of Northeast D.C., died shortly after the crash.
The relegation of the Washington, DC, delegation
MILWAUKEE — ANALYSIS — It’s not easy showing up to a four-day party to nominate and support Donald Trump, knowing that you can’t cast your delegates for Trump. But that was the challenge of the Washington, D.C., Republican Party this week in Wisconsin. Republicans kicked off...
Man charged for Northwest DC robbery
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is facing charges for a robbery in Northwest D.C. on July 3, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said a person was in the 900 block of Randolph Street, Northwest around 10:51 p.m. Angelo Long, 45, of no fixed address, approached the...
New ‘Häagen-Dazs’ ice cream shop opens in Rockville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – What better way to cool off during these hot summer days than with some ice cream? A new Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop opened over the weekend in the Congressional Plaza in Rockville. The new shop is the franchise’s second location in Montgomery County. DC News Now caught up […]
DC restaurant to pay over $526K in wage theft settlement
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday that Swahili Village M Street, a Kenyan fine-dining restaurant also widely known as “the Consulate,” must pay $526,973 to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleged that Swahili Village DC “systematically stole wages […]
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