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Park officials warn about harmful algae in two Montgomery County lakes
High levels of blue-green algae were found in Lake Needwood and Lake Frank in Rockville, and visitors of the lake are being asked to avoid contact with the water. Officials said the algae, when grown in large amounts, produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. [DC News Now]
Maryland Weather: Sunny and summery-feel this weekend in Baltimore
BALTIMORE -- More typical August-like heat returns today and tomorrow with plenty of sun and increasing temperatures. Hot and muggy weather returns for back to school on Monday.Look for a mixture of sunshine and clouds today. Highs will top out in the mid-80s. Dry conditions continue tonight and it's a touch more humid. Southerly winds and abundant sunshine on Sunday will help boost temperatures into the upper 80s along with higher humidity levels. Both days of the weekend look dry, so make your outdoor plans. It looks like a great weekend to head to the pool.It's back to school for...
Maryland Delegates represent at the Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of Democrats in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week. At the convention, which ran from Aug. 19 to 22, delegates selected Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for president and Tim Walz as its nominee for vice president. The Democratic party also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. Jared Schablein, an Eastern Shore delegate and chair of...
‘Keith Lee Effect’ brings business boom to DMV restaurants
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Some local businesses in the DMV are getting a big boost thanks to a TikTok star. Food reviewer Keith Lee is in town and he’s already posted videos from three restaurants in Virginia and D.C. One person hoping Lee would come to their restaurant is Lydia Tefera, whose mother owns […]
Juvenile justice reform commission could start meeting next month
Advocates said they hope a commission created to assess Maryland's juvenile justice system can begin meeting as early as next month, even though just four of the 28 members of the panel are in place so far.
BurgerFi opens new location in Maryland, US
BurgerFi has announced the opening of its latest Maryland location in Woodmore Commons. Situated at Woodmore Towne Centre, Bowie, the store will be operated by Punam Khandpur and Jaytee Kanwal. As part of a multi-unit deal, the duo will also oversee the Arlington, Virginia branch. Khandpur and Kanwal bring extensive...
New Maryland superintendent of schools, Dr. Carey Wright, shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new state superintendent of schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday
Thousands of transgender and nonbinary people — and their allies — will gather in Washington, D.C., Saturday for the National Trans Visibility March. The march, which has been held annually since 2019, focuses on the need for trans visibility in politics as well as society at large. Trans people need to support politicians who support them, contact elected officials, and get involved in grassroots campaigns, the march website notes.
DC man receives life sentence after DNA evidence links him to 1979 cold case murder
LA PLATA, Md. (7News) — Andre Taylor, 63, was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Vickie Lynn Belk,Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, announced that on Friday, August 23, 2024. This brings a definitive end to a 1979 killing that went unsolved for...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Lady Lions improve to 2-0 with win over Madison Plains
For the first time in over a decade, the Washington Lady Lion soccer team is 2-0 to start a season. “It’s been since around 2011,” said head coach Brandan Ellars. “In 2011 and 2012, they had some good runs here.”. The Lady Lions led 1-0 at the...
HEYTEA, Sassy Arch Brows opening in Rockville
And Sassy Arch Brows are coming to Rockville. Both will be opening at Wintergreen Plaza on Rockville Pike. HEYTEA will move into the storefront at 981-F Rockville Pike, and Sassy Arch Brows already has signage installed at 815-B Rockville Pike. There's still a lot of work to do inside Sassy Arch Brows, and construction hasn't even begun on HEYTEA, which is still occupied by Sweet Frog.
Aidan Leclaire Band: Channeling Raw Emotion and Indie Rock Grit on “The Spaceman”
Formed in late 2023, the Aidan Leclaire Band quickly established itself as a potent force in the alternative indie rock scene. Hailing from Vienna, Virginia, the band’s music is a raw and unfiltered expression of the human experience, deeply rooted in the emotional depth and gritty energy that defines their genre. Their sound is influenced by the introspective storytelling of bands like Modest Mouse and Alex G, blending poetic lyrics with dynamic instrumentals to create a unique and authentic voice in modern rock.
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