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‘In the Heights’ excites at Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre
With the DC area trudging through record heat this summer—temperatures running more than four degrees above average, 29 days at or over 90 (according to the National Weather Service)— Montgomery College’s Summer Dinner Theatre is the perfect place to cool down and enjoy the heat of In the Heights with its high-energy cast directed by Lauren Patton Villegas.
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
Lexus Stolen In Fatal Dumfries Carjacking Located In Woodbridge; Suspect At Large
The Prince William County Police Department has released photos of the suspect who carjacked a man's Lexus then ran him over, and killed him in Dumfries.Officers were called to the Oasis at Montclair Apartment Complex on Stedham Circle in Dumfries shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to inve…
5 vehicle pile up shuts down 81 for over 5 hours outside of Martinsburg
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reports by email that a 5 vehicle crash shutdown 81 north for about 5 hours July 22. At approximately 3:30 a.m. deputies responded to the multiple vehicle crash at mile marker 14 near Martinsburg. Three tractor trailers were involved along with a Ford Escape, and...
Museum offers first look at final 2025 U.S. Marine Corps designs
The Treasury secretary (or someone she chose) approved this design pair for the 2025-P U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary commemorative silver dollar. Approved designs for the three-coin 2025 commemorative coin program honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps were unveiled July 17 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.
Police investigate gunfire outside Silver Spring McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers are investigating gunfire that occurred Tuesday morning outside a McDonald’s restaurant on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported in the incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and there is “no threat to the community,” police wrote...
Northern Virginia Commercial Construction Company Scott-Long Completes Ferguson Relocation Project
Nation’s largest supplier of fire protection now has more space to keep people safe after Scott-Long Construction builds relocation space. This was a great project for our team. It gave us the opportunity to fine tune our skills in the area of warehouse construction and attract clients in this sector of construction.”
You don’t have to be a guest to take a dip at this luxury Virginia resort’s pool
Day passes through ResortPass cost $35 for a weekday and $55 for a weekend. Booking through the online platform grants non-guests access from noon to 7 p.m. Goodstone Inn recently upgraded its pool amenities with new food and drink menus, with hummus and veggies for $15, a grilled chicken sandwich for $25 and shrimp sliders for $28 among pool menu choices. Many ingredients come from Goodstone Inn’s on-site farm.
Clothing and Resource Center Opens in Alexandria for Families in Need
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Center for Alexandria’s Children and the Fund for Alexandria’s Child have teamed up to open a new clothing and resource center. Called ALX Closet, it is located at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor). Donations are requested because the organizations...
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
Chief of Emergency Medical Services suspected of tampering with narcotics boxes, St. Mary’s County deputies say
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Chief of Emergency Medical Services for St. Mary’s County Government allegedly tampered with a narcotics box, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. On July 16, the St. Mary’s County Government Department of Emergency Services reached out to the sheriff’s office to report the suspected […]
Classic Collision Expands to Maryland
Classic Collision announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, MD, its first location in the state. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary's County for several years. The team consists of expert technicians with extensive knowledge and years of training to ensure only the best repairs are completed daily.
School board, county mourns Jaffurs' passing
St. Mary’s County is mourning the loss of Alex Jaffurs, a long time teacher and school administrator, who died July 18. A news release from St. Mary’s County Public Schools on July 20 said the 55-year-old died from a terminal illness. Jaffurs leaves behind a wife, Christine, a son, Nicholas, and a daughter, Gina. “While many of us know Alex for his incredible work as a bold, brilliant leader, Alex...
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