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Smithsonian Museum celebrates International Moon Day on July 20
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. is recognizing International Moon Day on July 20th, which commemorates the first human landing on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission. The museum's curator of meteorites, Cari Corrigan, will discuss the relationship between lunar meteorites and...
Fatal Shooting of Lamont Street, 29, and Jermaine Proctor, 50, in Southeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that left two men dead in Southeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast, after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. District...
Maryland Basketball: "The vibes are great" for Rodney Rice in his Maryland homecoming
Rodney Rice is one of five players in a highly-touted transfer class for Kevin Willard and Maryland men's basketball. The 6-foot-4 guard, who will wear No. 1, is a Virginia Tech transfer, native of Clinton, Maryland, and DeMatha Catholic High School product. He caught up with Maryland athletics' Taylor Smyth for a player introduction interview, discussing his move to College Park, his game, the team and more.
7News talks 1-on-1 with the woman sending children of incarcerated parents to college
WASHINGTON (7News) — ScholarCHIPS is a district-based nonprofit providing college scholarships, mentoring and a peer support network for college-bound students with incarcerated parents. Yasmine Arrington Brooks, founder and executive director of ScholarCHIPS, speaks to 7News' Kellye Lynn about the program.
Republicans grow bullish on flipping Virginia
Republicans are increasingly looking to Virginia as a state that is in play ahead of November, signaling yet another potential shift in the electoral map toward former President Trump. A number of polls out this week show Trump and President Biden within 2 to 5 points of each other in the state, which has not gone…
Free People closing at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is closing at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The store's final day of operation will be Friday, July 26, 2024. A bohemian brand of Urban Outfitters, Free People opened this location in May of 2013. Despite that solid track record of success, the store has ultimately succumbed to the moribund Montgomery County economy, along with MoCo's high taxes and ever-shrinking business profit margins. Not only do I find no reports of Free People stores closing elsewhere in recent times, but Urban Outfitters is actually expanding the brand by opening additional Free People locations this year.
Four districts in 4 months: Central Virginia schools grapple with superintendent turnover
The recent departure of several school superintendents across Central Virginia has sparked concerns and raised questions about the stability of educational leadership within the region.
Five Cougars earn VaSID All-State honors for men's wrestling
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University wrestling had five student-athletes voted to the 2023-24 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division All-State Team, which was announced Friday. The Cougars had three VaSID First Team selections and two earned Second Team accolades. Juniors Mason Barrett and Khalil Mitchell, along with senior...
Survey says: Region's apartment rents pricey, but manageable
There’s no doubt the Washington region has some of the priciest apartment and home rental rates in the nation. But in terms of local renters’ purchasing power, things are not so dire. The local region ranks 64th nationally out of 196 communities surveyed in effective rental costs. The...
Michigan female leaders step up to help create new Smithsonian museum
Ever thought the stories of your mothers, grandmothers or female co-workers and friends made an impact that might interest others? If so, and you happen to feel like sharing, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum wants to hear from you as it gears up to build its first museum dedicated to American women. ...
Oakton, Hamlet, Highlands among local division diving champs
Four local summer diving teams in the GazetteLeader’s coverage areas won division championships in the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The Oakton Otters, with a 4-1 record, finished first in Division I for the third year in a row. Overall the division crown was the team’s fourth straight, winning Division II in 2021.
Marine sentenced to nearly 5 years for Nazi salute display during Capitol riot
Tyler Bradley Dykes, of South Carolina, was an active-duty Marine when he grabbed a police riot shield from the hands of two police officers and used it to push his way through police lines during the attack by a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters
Football Player Capsules: DJ Samuels
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: De’Juan “DJ” Samuels was a three-star 2022 recruit out of Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.). To...
Chaniece Winfield Explains the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and trauma often go hand in hand. Many individuals struggling with substance use disorders have experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can deeply impact their mental health and behavior. Chaniece Winfield, a respected expert in the field with over 16 years of experience providing substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and play therapy services to individuals and families across the lifespan, emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in addiction treatment. This approach acknowledges the presence of trauma in individuals’ lives and seeks to create a treatment environment that is sensitive and responsive to their experiences. Chaniece Winfield of Virginia believes that trauma-informed care is crucial in addiction treatment, as it can significantly improve outcomes for individuals with a history of trauma.
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