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Maryland Weather: Temperatures cool off by end of the week
BALTIMORE -- Low temperatures tonight will fall into the lower 70s. We are monitoring the possibility of storms developing upstream in Ohio and Pennsylvania. These storms could move into the region, particularly northern Maryland, after dark and continue through midnight. The front responsible for triggering Wednesday evening's storms will move south of the region by Thursday. With the front lingering nearby, there will be a continued chance of rain from Thursday into Friday. The best chance for rain on Thursday will be mainly west of Baltimore and across Northern Virginia.High temperatures on Thursday will be noticeably cooler, in the low to...
Safeguarding Our Salads From the Roots Up
Leafy greens like spinach and lettuce are among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat—and some of the most prone to make us miserable, or worse. The pathogenic bacterium Escherichia coli O157:H7 causes millions of illnesses globally each year, health authorities say, including thousands of severe infections that can lead to kidney failure and even death. The infections are often contracted from contaminated produce irrigated with water that contains animal waste runoff or grown in open fields where intruding wildlife leave feces.
Education advocates wary of Maryland third grade retention proposal, exemptions
Education professionals from across Maryland testified before the State Board of Education on Tuesday, expressing apprehension about a proposed policy that would require students to repeat third grade if they don’t read at grade level, noting that there can be adverse effects that come with grade retention, particularly on marginalized students. Michelle Corkadel, the president of the Maryland ...
Alert: Traffic Signals on Veirs Mill Road Currently Not Operational
RCPD issued the following alert at 5:12pm: “ All the traffic signals on Veirs Mill Rd. in the City of Rockville are not operational. Police officers are currently at the intersections directing traffic. Pepco is aware of the outage; however, there is no timeframe as to when the repairs will be made. Use caution.”
56th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade Takes Place on Monday, September 2
Per Montgomery County: “The Labor Day traditions of the Town of Kensington will continue from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, with the 56th Annual Kensington Labor Day Parade and Festival. The parade will include marching bands, equestrian show groups, dance groups, floats, ambassadors and Kensington Volunteer Fire Department vehicles.
Coke and Giant Food volunteers stuff 500 backpacks for Latino youth in Alexandria’s West End
Dozens of volunteers stuffed 500 backpacks with food for local Latino youths at the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility (5401 Seminary Road) in Alexandria’s West End this morning. Volunteers from Coke and Giant Food filled the bags with drinks, Rice Krispies Treats, Ritz crackers, apple sauce, cereal and more. Wayne Tyree,...
Commas Food Hall at Ellsworth Place Awaits Liquor License Approval
Commas has applied for a beer, wine, and liquor license as it prepares to open in downtown Silver Spring. According to the posted signage, the county’s Board of License Commissioners will hold a hearing on September 19th at 10:30 a.m. for the food hall’s beer, wine, and liquor license application.
12 After-Hours Museum Events to Look Forward to This Fall
Washington’s many museums are great places to learn about history and culture—and also surprisingly good spots for after-hours fun. As summer fades into fall, our public and private institutions alike are offering an array of nighttime programing and activities. NMWA Night. 1250 New York Ave., NW. The National...
Maximus Secures OPM Contract to Enhance Customer Service for Health Benefits Program
Maximus, has booked a $20 million contract from the Office of Personnel Management to provide customer service support for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, which is set for a November launch. The contact center services provider said Tuesday it will oversee the customer support initiatives of the program, which...
Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Larry!
Thanks to Jeffrey for sending: “It was such a pleasure to see Larry in the alley behind my house, doing the lord’s work by dining on fresh rat pancakes! He seemed very pleased with himself. Sadly, I did not get a picture as he was lifting his afternoon snack’s tail…”
After 140 years, faith-based D.C. nonprofit expands to serve South Arlington families in need
After 140 years of serving D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, a faith-based nonprofit is expanding into Northern Virginia with a new facility in South Arlington. Central Union Mission hosted an open house at its new Mission: NOVA Center yesterday (Tuesday) at 5401 7th Road S., on the property of Greenbrier Baptist Church. Strategically located in a high-poverty, diverse area near Long Branch Nature Center, the facility aims to be a one-stop shop for those in need, offering a wide range of resources to help individuals and families regain stability.
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Montgomery Parks to Host Free Fall Twilight Concerts at Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks will host a series of four free outdoor concerts at Brookside Gardens every Wednesday evening in September, featuring a lineup of local bands. The concerts will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn behind the Visitor Center. The Fall Twilight Concerts will showcase performances by...
Two ‘multi-unit’ Mark Center developments to be unveiled next month
Two developments that could further transform Alexandria’s Mark Center area will be unveiled next month. The Beauregard Design Advisory Committee will get a first glimpse on Sept. 9 of the multi-use developments at 1900 N. Beauregard Street and 4880 Mark Center Drive. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue).
Inside the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park
WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — Good Morning Washington was given an exclusive peak behind the scenes at the Washington Commanders training camp. As the official orthopedic and sports medicine partner of the Washington Commanders, OrthoVirginia’s nationally-recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages. With over...
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