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Dorris Mae Takes to the Skies Again: TBM Avenger Rejoins the CAF Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour
After months of dedicated maintenance, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing has announced that their TBM Avenger, affectionately known as Dorris Mae, is back in flight status. Following a series of successful flight tests, Dorris Mae is set to rejoin the Capital Wing’s 2024 Tour, with stops planned in several cities along the Mid-Atlantic Coast. The Wing members and crew are elated to have this iconic aircraft back in action.
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
A Priest With St. Anthony’s Shrine Suffered Burns During Fire
He was taken to the Bayvfiew Medical Center in critical condition. Photos from the rectory fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine early Friday morning , Aug. 30th, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsubrg, Md (KM) It was a priest who suffered serious burns during the fire...
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders. The post D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis appeared first on The Washington Informer.
DC man pleads guilty in deadly crime spree that left off-duty Metrobus driver, 2 dogs dead
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man pleaded guilty to a 2023 crime spreeduring which he shot and killed a man and two dogs, according to court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Prince George’s County police were called to a carjacking in the...
PHOTOS: Lanes reopened after crash on I-70 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Interstate 70’s eastbound lanes were temporarily closed at the start of Labor Day weekend due to a crash. Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers from the Hagerstown Barracks responded to the eastbound lanes near Indian Springs. MSP said that one motorcycle was involved in the crash. The Trooper 5 […]
Virginia man wanted for trying to run woman over with car in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (7News) — A Virginia man is wanted for attempting to run over a woman with his car in Fredericksburg, according to police officials. On Thursday, August 29, around 5:15 p.m., Fredericksburg police said they received a report that a man attempted to run over a woman in the 400 block of Riverside Drive.
Fairfax County prepares to shut down largest homeless encampment
Fairfax County is preparing to clear out one of its largest homeless encampments in a wooded area near the Inova Emergency Room in Reston. The homeless encampment, informally known as “The Hill,” has occupied the area for almost a decade and, in March, was a shelter for around 50 individuals, according to the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. As of Aug. 27, 13 tents and 17 people lived at the encampment; many former residents now utilize a county-run shelter.
Woodbridge shuts out Seaford in opening night
GREENWOOD, Del. – Woodbridge posting a shutout of the Blue Jays, 38-0, on the opening night of the 2024 DIAA football season. The Blue Raiders from start to finish dominated the Blue Jays, as quarterback Logan Moran handed off to running back Tyler Eley for the opening points of the game. Jayven Chapman ran in for the 2-point conversion.
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
$1M wedding gift! Prince William County dad gifts son winning lottery ticket
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — One dad in Prince William County gifted his newly married son a winning $1 million Virginia Lottery ticket. Virginia Lottery said Aaron Andrews got married in April. Since then, he and and his wife have lived in his father’s basement. His father, who is an avid lottery […]
North Anna gets federal OK to operate through 2060; more …
From elsewhere: Kennedy on Virginia ballot, but West disqualified. Mountain Valley Pipeline releases report on May 1 rupture. Changes afoot at Swannanoa mansion on Afton Mountain after series of deaths. The post North Anna gets federal OK to operate through 2060; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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