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Shelter Announce Northeast Headlining Dates
Shelter announced a four-date run of headlining dates for September on their Instagram. Yes, I can see the gears turning in your head going “I know the name Shelter, but I can’t remember from where.” Well, to remind you, Shelter is the Hare Krishna-based band from Youth of Today vocalist Ray Cappo that he started in the early ‘90s. Once they started banning Hare Krishnas from airports, I guess the religion needed a new way to spread their message, and hardcore punk seemed like the next most viable option.
Man convicted in 1979 cold case killing in Maryland
A Washington, D.C., man has been convicted of first-degree murder and rape in a case that had gone unsolved for decades. In 1979, Vickie Lynn Belk was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and shot to death. Belk, a 28-year-old mother, worked in D.C. and was a resident of Suitland, but her body was discovered miles away in the area of Metropolitan Church Road and Route 227 in Charles County, the sheriff's office said.
Duke Recruiting: A Look At Jordan Smith
His potential is ridiculous The DMV has long been an area of Duke recruiting interest. Mike Krzyzewski’s first great player, Johnny Dawkins, came from D.C. and his backcourt mate Tommy Amaker came from Northern Virginia. You can kind of go down the list: Danny Ferry, John Smith, Nolan Smith, Grant Hill, Kenny Blakeney, Quinn Cook and Paul XI. That’s kind of a joke because Duke has developed a pipeline from Paul XI. Recently, Duke has gotten Jeremy Roach, Trevor Keels, Darren Harris and Patrick Ngongba from Paul XI. And now they have offered Jordan Smith. Smith is a 6-3 guard...
Convicted Felon Arrested, Illegal Gun Seized After Dramatic Foot Chase in Downtown Silver Spring
A foot chase in downtown Silver Spring on Friday resulted in the arrest of a felon with a prior robbery conviction and the seizure of an illegal gun, according to Montgomery County Police 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos. Day shift 3rd District officers responded to a report of a man...
Police: 2 Charged With Murder In Connection To Deadly Oxon Hill Shooting
In early July, Tyrone Jones was fatally shot, and as a result, Maverick Miller, 33, and Jujuan Hunter, 31, both residents of Oxon Hill and Clinton respectively, are facing multiple murder charges in connection to the incident. Police responded to a call at the 800 block of Southern Avenue in...
26-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Northeast DC, Metropolitan Police Offer $25k Reward for Information
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that shook the Northeast community this past Thursday. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon on Bryant Street, left 26-year-old Hassan Kamara Jr. of Takoma Park, MD, dead from gunshot wounds. According to official reports, police responded around 3:30 p.m. to calls regarding the shooting and discovered Kamara Jr. critically injured.
International Soccer Star Visits Local Students
Students at MCPS’ Rolling Terrace Elementary School in Takoma Park got the chance to spend a summer afternoon with professional soccer star Luis Palma. Palma is a Honduran footballer who plays as a winger on the Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Honduras national team. He has also played professionally in leagues in Honduras, the United Stated, and Greece. Palma became the second Honduran player to ever score in the Champions League when he scored for Celtic against Atletico Madrid in 2023.
A MoCo alternate delegate’s sweet ride
MILWAUKEE – Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. Parked across the street from the Maryland delegation’s hotel in downtown Milwaukee is a brand new, stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck belonging...
Maryland Carjacking Caught on Video, Police Seek Suspect
Video Released of Suspect in Upper Marlboro Attempted Carjacking UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit has released surveillance footage of a suspect involved in an…
Suspected Attacker Charged with Attempted Murder in North Front Street Stabbing, Baltimore Police Report
On July 12, a violent confrontation in the Central District culminated in a stabbing incident that left a 48-year-old man with serious injuries. The Baltimore Police Department, as detailed in an official statement, reported the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, identified as the assailant in the attack that took place on North Front Street.
Orioles touched base with top bullpen trade options in plan that could screw over Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles are going for it. With a one-game lead over the New York Yankees in the hotly contested AL East, the O's are bonafide World Series favorites for the first time since... well, it's been a while. There are other teams in the mix, including a couple heavyweights in their own division, but few American League teams can match Baltimore's mix of top-end talent and depth.
SUN: Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos defends intent behind list of demands to Hopkins
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos said she might consider a “different” approach in the future following a dustup over a list of demands she sent to Johns Hopkins University, but the councilwoman maintained that her actions were for the good of her constituents.
One pedestrian killed, a second one injured in car wreck, Alabama state troopers say
A pedestrian was killed early Saturday when she was struck by a motorist, Alabama state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, has claimed the life of an Adelphi, Maryland, woman. Madelyn R. Guerra, 20, a pedestrian, who was sitting...
Fatal Shooting of Hassan Kamara Jr., 26 in Northeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Fifth District responded to the report of a shooting in the 2000 block of Bryant Street, Northeast. Officers located a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where all life-saving efforts failed and the victim was pronounced dead.
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