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MSP identifies two women in their 80s killed in Charles County crash
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) have released the names of the two people who were killed in a crash in Charles County Wednesday. The victims were identified as 81-year-old Norma Matthews, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and 86-year-old Virginia Licata, of Blackwood, New Jersey. The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m. […]
Maryland's Bay Bridge pier protection measures discussed in wake of Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE -- Maryland transportation leaders are discussing pier protection for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge months after a large container ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which caused it to collapse.The Bay Bridge, just like the Key Bridge, is considered "fracture critical," meaning if one major support fails, the whole structure could fall.The Maryland Transportation Authority's Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group listed "Pier Protection System at the Bay Bridge" as a capital project during its July meeting. It's still to be determined how the bridge will be protected, other than it will likely be some...
Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million and EBITDA of $444.8 million, both records, for 2Q24. “We are demonstrating that we can deliver strong returns on the strategic choices and...
July 25 - Oct 25 | Curbside Groceries at CHACC every Thursday
Curbside Groceries is a mobile grocery truck delivering high-quality produce, meat, dairy, fish, shelf-stable pantry items and more to locations in Washington, DC’s Ward 8 and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Their goal is to bring fresh, affordable food to communities where traditional grocery stores may be hard to...
FOIA Friday: $223 for one email, Portsmouth needs redo on pay records
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in practice take the opposite stance, acting as if records are by default private and the public must prove they should be handled otherwise.
How Central Virginia libraries are working to keep the community health aware
At the Main Street Public Library in Richmond, it’s librarian Meg Raymond’s hope that at least one of the thousands of books or publications perched on the shelves will pique someone’s interest.
With a new Chair and new members, the VCCS State Board is off and running for the new fiscal year
“I’m excited to lead such a talented and dedicated board.” Terri Thompson presided over the VCCS State Board for the first time as Chair. when the panel met in Richmond July 18. The citizen board is the governing body for Virginia’s Community Colleges. “Having members from different regions, different professions and different points of view provides a strong team to lead our colleges as we pursue our new Strategic Plan,” said Thompson.
United Methodist Family Services of Virginia in ‘desperate’ need for foster parents
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Right now, more than five thousand children are in the foster care system across Virginia and there aren’t nearly enough families to take them in. United Methodist Family Services of Virginia (UMFS) desperately needs foster parents after seeing a 20-percent decline in their numbers.
DC man found guilty of driving while high on cocaine with girlfriend on car hood
WASHINGTON (7News) — A DC woman tried to stop her boyfriend from driving while intoxicated, but ended up on the hood of the car for several DC blocks in early June, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Wednesday, a federal jury in DC found the boyfriend, 51-year-old Paul Camby,...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
16-year-old arrested in connection to triple Southeast shooting that left 3 injured
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that a 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a triple shooting that happened in Southeast on Tuesday. On July 23, just after 2:30 p.m., officers were called to the 2900 block of Nelson Place to investigate a shooting. There, police located three […]
Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month. The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a...
Dressing for the future: DC-area nonprofit asks for donations of professional clothing
Job hunting is stressful enough, but for the participants in a local program aimed at fighting homelessness, not having appropriate clothes for interviews and the first few days at work can be doubly tough. That’s why Friendship Place’s AimHire program is putting out the call for donations. The nonprofit recently...
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