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Collision Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Portion of 355
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has issued a traffic advisory on Saturday afternoon. “A collision involving a pedestrian has 355 North shut down at Professional Dr. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.”. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer has stated...
WATCH: Montgomery County house fire causes around $30K in damage
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said that a house fire in Montgomery County on Saturday caused around $30,000 in damage. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said in a post just before 9 a.m. that units were dispatched to a fire in the 2900 block of Beaverwood Lane near Bel Pre Road. […]
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
Police Sergeant In Charles County Pleads Guilty To Driving While Impaired, Sheriff Says
In June, Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended with pay after the sheriff's office learned that he was being charged in the neighboring jurisdiction. The incident was reported on Tuesday, June 11 in Mechanicsville. Smith was off-duty at the time. This week, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of driving while...
The Mall in Columbia food court shooting leaves 17-year-old dead
BALTIMORE -- A 17-year-old died from a shooting during a dispute at the food court inside The Mall in Columbia on Saturday, Howard County Police said. Officers responded around 6:10 p.m. for reports of a shooting at the food court. Angelo Little, from Columbia, was found dead, police said. "We don't believe that this was a random incident and we do believe the victim was targeted," Howard County Police spokesperson Sherry Llewellyn said. "We don't have any information about a history of a relationship between the two, but based on our preliminary evidence, this was not a random incident."Police said there were no...
Firefighter, Resident Injured During Howard County Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced
At around 5:30 a.m. Howard County Fire and EMS crews were called to the 6000 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge, where there was a reported fire in the area. The fire was placed under control within an hour. In total, approximately 40 people were displaced, according to officials.
New Adaptive Mountain Biking Program Takes Place August 4th
Montgomery Parks is offering a new Adaptive Mountain Biking Program, designed exclusively for individuals with disabilities to experience the thrill of mountain biking. The free program takes place Sunday, August 4, 2024, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. Rides are offered in 90-minute time slots. Three certified adaptive...
Takoma Park police seeking 2 suspects in armed robbery
TAKOMA PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Takoma Park Police were looking for two suspects in an armed robbery that happened on Friday. Police responded to the 1000 block of University Blvd. around 7:05 p.m. for an armed robbery. Police said that a dark gray Dodge Grand Caravan approached the victim, who was walking to […]
‘There’s something for everyone’: Silver Spring named best place for families
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring was named the number one place to live for families in a recent Fortune Magazine ranking that analyzed over 2,000 American cities – an honor that’s no surprise to the people who live there. The community sits just a few miles away from the epicenter of […]
MD – Nice House By The Sea #1 Launch Signing | Aug 3rd
Writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, Department of Truth, Something is Killing the Children) signs Nice House By The Sea #1 at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am – 1pm. More details on Facebook!. 209 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 897-0322.
Washington, D.C.'s Ward 7 Welcomes New Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge with Mayor Bowser and DDOT
Residents of Ward 7 in Washington, D.C., alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser and members from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), celebrated the unveiling of the new Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge. According to a release hosted on the DC Government's official website, this structure is set to facilitate easier access to mass transit and neighboring areas for residents in Mayfair, Parkside, Eastland Gardens, and the surrounding communities near the Deanwood Metro Station.
DC police arrest, charge man for construction site burglaries
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police arrested a man for separate burglaries at construction sites in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that 28-year-old Antonini Flores-Diaz, of no fixed address, is facing two counts of burglary two. The first burglary happened on Friday, July 24 around 7:20 a.m. MPD said that Flores-Diaz went into […]
DC Fire and EMS engage community at Potomac Gardens event.
DC Fire and EMS in Washington, D.C. participated in the Potomac Gardens 202 Pop Up for Peace event. The outreach staff had a fire safety table, the Hands on Hearts team taught hands-only CPR, and Truck 7 from Barracks Row was present. The department emphasized the importance of community engagement and highlighted that every day is a community day.
MPD seeks help identifying suspects in $10,000 beverage truck robbery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are asking for help identifying two suspects who robbed employees of a beverage distributor as they were offloading a truckload of merchandise. MPD officials arrived on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE at 10:35 a.m. on Friday to...
Pynk Saffron Spice Boutique Opens in Takoma D.C.
All-natural spice boutique Pynk Saffron is now open at 6902 4th St. NW in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood. According to Laura Barclay of Main Street Takoma, the shop is owned by Debra Harrison, also known as ChefDeb, a nutrition coach and culinary artist known for her vegan and Mediterranean dishes, which are enhanced with her salt-free spice blends.
Heading into second Olympics, Phoebe Bacon is locked in to bring a medal home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — When it comes to establishing herself as a world-class swimmer, Phoebe Bacon has nothing to prove; she's already competed on the highest stage. However, the 21-year-old from Chevy Chase, Maryland still believes there's more to accomplish. After missing the 2024 World Championships, she's headed into Paris more determined than ever.
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