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Georgetown Basketball: Why Malik Mack is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Big changes and renewed optimism were aplenty at Georgetown last offseason after the hiring of Ed Cooley, but year one ended remarkably flat. The Hoyas mustered just two wins in Big East play, with both of those coming against lowly DePaul. Finishing his debut season with just 9 wins wasn’t the start that Cooley was looking for, but are there brighter days ahead in our nation’s capital?
Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say
A homicide investigation is ongoing in Fairfax County days after a suspicious body was found on a path in Oakton on Saturday afternoon.Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 20, officers were called to the 9500 block of Route 29, when a walker found a man unresponsive in the area, "with obvious trauma to the…
FCPD identifies victims in fatal Lorton, Great Falls pedestrian crashes
Alcohol and drugs may have played roles in separate vehicle crashes that killed two pedestrians in Fairfax County this past Saturday (July 20), police say. Yesterday (Sunday), the Fairfax County Police Department identified Giomarie Davila-Ocasio, a 26-year-old Reston resident, as the woman who died after being hit by a driver in the Great Falls area of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike). The department also announced that a teen was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Lorton.
Domonique Carlton Hawkins Busted For Daling In Indian Head
The lengthy investigation into alleged drug dealing out of a home on Jameson Court in Indian Head led to the arrest of 31-year-old Domonique Carlton Hawkins, who was taken into custody by officers and released a week later, according to officials. During the search, investigators say that they recovered nearly...
Marathon Takes Over Former Freestate Gas Station Location
Marathon Gas Station is officially open at 20650 Frederick Rd in Germantown. The gas station took over the longtime home of the Freestate gas station that closed last month. Marathon brand gasoline is available through retail outlets across the U.S., including the District of Columbia. Marathon stations are predominantly owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs.
Maryland gas prices drop 9 cents over past week
Average gasoline prices in Maryland have fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,167 stations in Maryland. Prices in Maryland are 3.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Maryland was priced...
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Political Notebook: What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?
What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?. (Editor’s note: This reporting took place prior to President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. In a letter to the American people on Sunday, Biden said: “while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”)
Can shrimp become big business in Maryland? Here's what's in works as it moves forward
The Maryland Department of Natural Resource is moving forward with its shrimp pilot program that could be a financial boon for the state. The department recently announced it is working with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Committee’s Shrimp Workgroup to develop a commercial Shrimp Pilot Program in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean using...
Q&A: How is the Blueprint for Maryland's Future changing Washington County?
The nearly $4 billion a year Blueprint for Maryland's Future was passed in 2021, and from salary increases to additional dual-enrollment courses, it's bringing changes to Washington County Public Schools. The blueprint is a statewide law providing additional funds to schools across the state with numerous goals, including improving literacy and mathematical skills, adding personnel to help behavioral isssues and addressing teacher shortages in each county. ...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Pitt’s One-and-Done Prospect Bub Carrington Makes Elite First Impression in NBA
Bub Carrington just wrapped up his first NBA Summer League stint, playing for the Washington Wizards just weeks after he was drafted No. 14 overall in the NBA Draft. Carrington played in five summer league games for the Wizards, alongside No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, former Panther Justin Champagnie, and other young, hungry Wizards trying to make the big-league roster this season.
Maryland football 2024 opponent preview: Michigan State
As Maryland's football season inches closer, our opponent preview series rolls on. After battling UConn at home to start the season, the Terps will welcome Michigan State for their Big Ten opener in Week 2. The game – set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 7 – breaks up the three-game nonconference schedule, as Maryland will travel to Virginia and host Villanova after the Big Ten opener.
Bethesda Interview: Meet David Leonhardt of The New York Times
David Leonhardt is a morning person. He feels freshest writing when the sun is rising and often goes to a coffee shop in Bethesda, where he’s lived for more than 15 years, to work on The Morning, The New York Times’ flagship daily newsletter that he runs. A...
Virginia Dream FC soccer team wins another championship
The Virginia Dream FC soccer team, on the heels of becoming the United Premier Soccer League’s DMV South Conference playoff champions, also won another recent title. The Dream, based in Falls Church, defeated the host Annapolis Blues, 2-0, to win the men’s National Premier Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Conference crown. The win came after the Dream earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Alexandria Reds Pro in a semifinal match.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Motivates with Movement Quote
The Washington DC VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. has shared a motivational quote: "Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." The quote is by Caroline Myss. This message, tagged with #MondayMotivation, encourages people to embrace the power of movement for positive change.
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