Riverdale Park
LATEST NEWS
Three Dead In Fairfax County Crash
Three people have died in an overnight crash in Fairfax County, police said.Police said the one-car crash happened at West Ox Road and Route 29 in Legato sometime around 4:30 a.m.The driver, an adult male, and two women passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.No further information had been re…
Scott and Young Close Out Summer League Action
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- With the NBA Summer League in the books, many players got their first NBA action of their careers. Donta Scott and Jahmir Young are among those players, with both playing significant roles for their respective teams. In this summer league update, we look at how each player has fared this summer.
MM 7.23: Maryland football picked to finish 11th in Big Ten preseason media poll
Maryland football was picked to finish 11th of the 18 Big Ten teams in an unofficial preseason media poll conducted by Kings of the North, a YouTube show and podcast, Monday. Ohio State led all teams in the poll, with Oregon, Penn State and Michigan following in suit. Also ranked to finish above Maryland were Iowa, USC, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Rutgers and Washington.
Maryland jockey turning up the heat at Laurel Park
What a summer jockey Jeiron Barbosa is having at Laurel Park! And it’s not even half over!. Just take the last two weekends, for example, for this red-hot member of the very talented Maryland jockey colony. This past Saturday, the 21-year-old native of Puerto Rico won — count ’em...
Maryland State Board of Education elects Josh Michael as new president
The Maryland State Board of Education unanimously elected Josh Michael as its new president Tuesday. Michael, the previous vice president, has been replaced by Monica Goldson, whom the 11-member board approved as vice president unanimously. “Our work together has never been more clear — improve outcomes for children from all backgrounds in Maryland by elevating and transforming our public ...
Arlington, DC ranked as ‘fittest’ cities in US
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — Arlington in Virginia and Washington, D.C. have been ranked the top two “fittest” cities in the U.S., according to Elevance Health Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine’s survey. The survey measured cities based on 33 different criteria, including the quantity of parks and recreation, biking and running […]
Students find hometown connections during trip to Washington D.C.
Students find hometown connections during trip to Washington D.C. Contributingwriter Tue, 07/23/2024 - 14:37 Image Yorktown students visit the United States Marine Corps Memorial and point at Yorktown native Harlon Block, who is crouching and closest to the ground. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Yorktown students visit...
Grant for Rockville-Based Kidney Fund Will Help Those in Need
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) in Rockville received a $275,000 grant from Rockville-based Schattner Foundation. The grant will benefit people in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area living with kidney failure, children living with kidney disease and people living with kidney failure who have been impacted by a natural disaster. According...
Salsa and bachata event planned for Jones Point Park to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day
An open event planned by Sabor Latino DC will fill Jones Point Park on Sunday with salsa and bachata music and dancing. The event celebrates Fiestas Patrias on July 28 and 29th — the celebration of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. The event is scheduled...
DC’s ‘Jazz in the Garden’ summer concert series brings the soul to Sculpture Garden
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you have the summer blues, one jazz summer concert series might have the cure. Wrapping up one of D.C.’s beloved festivals, “Jazz in the Garden,” organizers are gearing up for its last three shows. With melodies of Latin fusion, zydeco and more, the concert series takes place at Sculpture […]
Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development
While Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration is well on its way to achieving its affordable housing goals, there remains the question of whether each ward in the District is taking on an equal share of the newly constructed and renovated units, as promised. The post Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Warren Haynes Band Books Us Tour – New Album Coming Soon
Fresh off their run performing on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, the Warren Haynes Band, led by Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour in the US. The new 16-date run launches September 19th in Fort Lauderdale, making stops in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Richmond, Washington, DC, Nashville, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping October 12th in Boston. They have also revealed their new studio album, Million Voices Whisper, will be released this fall. Keep reading below for live listings and more.
Six Flags America to Implement Chaperone Policy Beginning Friday, July 26
Six Flags America at 13710 Central Ave in Bowie, MD has announced it will implement a chaperone policy starting Friday, July 26, 2024. Under the new policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time.
Adventist HealthCare Names John Sackett as Its Next President and CEO
Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare announced today that John Sackett will be the next president and CEO, effective August 4, 2024. Sackett has been the chief operating officer since 2014 and previously served as president of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center from 2013 to 2019. According to Adventist, “During his tenure,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.