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The Angry Jerk Expands to Dupont Circle Location
The Angry Jerk’s second location is now open in the former HipCityVeg location at 1300 Connecticut Ave. NW in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. Owner Jason Miskiri originally opened The Angry Jerk at 8223 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring in 2021. Later, he signed a lease for a 2,200-square-foot space at the Juniper apartment complex near the Merriweather Post Pavilion at 6000 Merriweather Drive in Columbia, which is still listed as “Coming Soon” on the restaurant’s website.
MM 7.23: Maryland football picked to finish 11th in Big Ten preseason media poll
Maryland football was picked to finish 11th of the 18 Big Ten teams in an unofficial preseason media poll conducted by Kings of the North, a YouTube show and podcast, Monday. Ohio State led all teams in the poll, with Oregon, Penn State and Michigan following in suit. Also ranked to finish above Maryland were Iowa, USC, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Rutgers and Washington.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology
Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomes Vice President of Information Technology, Keith Rice. After decades of serving elementary and secondary educational institutions, Rice looks forward to supporting the Y and its mission. “I have...
Puerto Rican team wins space business plan hackathon at GEC+ Puerto Rico
Medinnova presented a project designed to address the health and nutrition needs of astronauts. The Puerto Rico Space Foundation, in collaboration with Ironhack Puerto Rico, Haipriority, and Tu Carrera Primero, announced the winners of the Space Business Plan Hackathon held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center during the GEC+ Puerto Rico event.
Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky says she prides herself on consistency
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Bethesda native and star swimmer Katie Ledecky says she prides herself on consistency. “I challenge myself to stay consistent. Yeah, I mean sometimes it can be tough feeling like you’re not having a breakthrough. But to be really consistent is something I’m really happy with,” she told the Associated Press. [WTOP]
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...
Underground utility fire breaks out in Crystal City, causing loud ‘boom’
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — The Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) said a utility fire broke out underground in Crystal City Tuesday afternoon. The department said that at about 1 p.m., crews from ACFD, Alexandria Fire and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire and Rescue (MWAA) responded to a loud noise, described as “a large […]
Black Greek organizations, NC Howard alum stress importance of 2024 election: 'A serious matter'
With the growing potential of Vice President Kamala Harris securing the Democratic nomination for president, there are conversations happening across the globe on if a Black woman is capable of leading the United States."As a vice president, she has already led," said Aurellia Anderson Thompson, a Howard University alum. "We know she can lead at the highest office because she has the skills to do so."Thompson is thrilled that Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from the same university she did. She proudly showed off her Bison merchandise from the shirt to the bracelet."So we have on the wonderful...
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Three Dead In Fairfax County Crash
Three people have died in an overnight crash in Fairfax County, police said.Police said the one-car crash happened at West Ox Road and Route 29 in Legato sometime around 4:30 a.m.The driver, an adult male, and two women passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.No further information had been re…
Accenture Federal Services Appoints Ron Ash as Chief Executive Officer
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Accenture Federal Services has appointed Ron Ash as CEO, effective September 1, 2024. Ash succeeds John Goodman, who will step down as CEO and Chair of the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers on August 31, 2024, and retire on March 31, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722042442/en/ Accenture Federal Services, Ron Ash (Photo: Business Wire)
2 in custody in connection with Oakton homicide: chief
OAKTON, Md. - Two people have been taken into custody in connection with a weekend homicide in the Oakton area of Fairfax County. Fairfax County Chief of Police Kevin Davis told FOX 5’s Steve Chenevey that the two people are expected to be charged with murder. The investigation began...
Maryland Weather: Showers & storms likely tonight
BALTIMORE-- Scattered storms will develop late this evening through the overnight. Some storms will have heavy downpours.After a warm and muggy day, were looking at the chance of rain returning to the area later this evening into tonight. Some of the scattered showers & storms will contain heavy downpours. While most places will see a quarter to half inch of rain, some areas will see locally higher amounts where storms take place. Look for low temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of humidity tonight.Scattered showers and storms are possible again Wednesday and Thursday with a stationary front draped across the area....
Baskin Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Event With $2 Scoops
Baskin Robbins at 19316 Montgomery Village Ave, which opened back in November, will hold its official grand opening event on Saturday, July 27, from 12-4pm. The event will feature a DJ, prizes, giveaways, and $2 scoops of ice cream. Per Baskin Robbins: “As a token of our appreciation for the...
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