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Jordan Poole, Anthony Gill and Bub Carrington donate school supplies to local kids
Many of the school districts in the Washington, D.C. area are back in school. For example, Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest district in the DMV, started classes last Monday. Loudoun County Public Schools started yesterday. DC, Montgomery and Prince George’s County Public Schools start next Monday. Three Washington...
Montgomery County UPS driver arrested, charged for stealing, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Hyattsville woman was arrested and charged for stealing UPS packages while working as a UPS driver, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said Thursday. Some of the items she allegedly stole were dropped off by customers at the Wheaton UPS Store. People noticed their items were going […]
Fire marshal investigating early morning barn fire
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating an early morning two-alarm fire on Will Lane in Conowingo. Called in by a neighbor around 2:34 a.m. Thursday, volunteers from Water Witch and Community of Rising Sun fire companies as well as Robert Fulton from Pennsylvania responded and quickly extinguished the fire. Investigators have not determined where the fire began but report damage at $1,000. Will Lane is located off of Liberty Grove Road in Conowingo.
UNO Pizzeria & Grill in Canton closes last Baltimore City location
A Chicago pizza chain has officially closed its last Baltimore City location. UNO Pizzeria & Grill shuttered its Canton Crossing location at 3821 Boston St. on Aug. 18, the restaurant announced on social media Wednesday. The restaurant opened in 2022 and was the second location in the city, adding to a spot in Harborplace. The downtown location closed for repairs in 2022 but has not reopened and is not listed on the UNO Pizzeria website.
Spotlighting Systemic Change with ANSEP: Empowering the Next Generation
WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — Today on Good Morning Washington, we explored the impactful work of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP), which is making waves across the nation. ANSEP’s mission is to create systemic change in hiring patterns for Alaska Native and other underrepresented students. With the recent Direct Hire Authority from the U.S. Department of the Interior, ANSEP is breaking down barriers to federal employment, ensuring that these students transition seamlessly into influential careers.
Lead Detective ID’s Shooter, Witnesses Unsure
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Prosecutors called on the lead detective in a shooting case to testify before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on Aug. 22. Marquez Beasley, 31, is charged with two counts of assault with intent to kill while...
Maryland Ends Three-Game Home Stand Against James Madison on Sunday
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- Maryland closes out its three-game home stand as it hosts James Madison. The two teams met last season in Harrisonburg, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. The game will air on B1G+. The Terrapins are coming off a 2-0 home loss at the hands...
Men’s Soccer Suffers Season-Opening Loss to George Mason
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Early chances and a late push could not materialize into a goal for the Navy men's soccer team in its 2024 season opener, as the Midshipmen (0-1-0) fell to George Mason (1-0-0) by a 2-0 score Thursday night at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility. Despite a...
Fast Start Sparks Navy to 5-3 Home Opener Win over Sacred Heart
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy women's soccer team opened the home portion of its 2024 schedule with an explosive 5-3 victory over Sacred Heart on Thursday afternoon. The Mids (1-2) scored early and often versus the Pioneers (0-2) as the home fans at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility were treated to three first-half goals and two more in the second half by Navy.
Maryland Weather: Dangerous Heat; Storms Return Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- A heat dome over the central United States is shifting eastward this week, causing temperatures and humidity to gradually rise through midweek. This afternoon, expect partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. There is a chance for strong storms later today, primarily before 7 p.m. The best chance for storms will be southwest of a line from Hagerstown to Frederick to Rockville, including areas south and west of the Baltimore metro area.Damaging wind gusts are the most likely threat, but the overall severe weather threat appears...
Democrats – including Maryland’s Moore – take on GOP proposals to cut vets’ programs
CHICAGO – Republican proposals to slash veterans programs have been drawing fire this week from Democratic veterans and delegates, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. “I’m excited for the fact that we got one of our own that’s about to be the next vice president of the United States,” Moore told the Veterans and Military Families Council at the Democratic National Convention Thursday. “It’s exciting to think that we’re going to have someone like that who’s not just helping to drive our policy, but who’s helping us to remind ourselves of our moral obligation.”
Study Finds Louisiana Residents Might Need A Swear Jar
A new study reveals people in Maryland curse the most in the United States. According to a global study from word finder service WordTips, Maryland takes the number one spot in the USA, Louisiana takes number two, and Georgia comes in third. Louisiana is helped in part by some salty...
State Board of Ed to discuss proposed early education literacy policy
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a hearing Tuesday to hear public comment on a proposed statewide K-3 literacy comprehension policy. The Maryland State Department of Education released the second draft of the policy on Wednesday. The board will discuss the proposed policy at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday during the board’s regular monthly meeting. At 3:30 p.m., the board will conduct an ...
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