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Maryland jockey turning up the heat at Laurel Park
What a summer jockey Jeiron Barbosa is having at Laurel Park! And it’s not even half over!. Just take the last two weekends, for example, for this red-hot member of the very talented Maryland jockey colony. This past Saturday, the 21-year-old native of Puerto Rico won — count ’em...
Students fight book bans during National Day of Social Action | Get Uplifted
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Young people across the national and here at home are getting socially active, and that is getting us uplifted. During the summer months, the Children's Defense Fund, which is based in D.C., holds summer schools across the country called Freedom Schools. The goal is to prevent the so-called "summer slide" and promote reading among students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Drought watch issued for parts of western Maryland
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland Department of the Environment is urging Marylanders and businesses to reduce water usage amid a drought watch. The drought watch was issued for western Maryland, including Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties, due to “lower-than-normal stream flows and groundwater levels.” During the watch, residents are asked to practice voluntary […]
Two more dogs die at Alexandria pet hotel already under investigation and more Va. headlines
“Landlords again attempt to oust Bristol abortion clinic from its building.”—Cardinal News. “Mother of Huguenot shooting victim seeks $26M from Richmond Public Schools.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch. “Fredericksburg Mayor Devine Addresses Train Derailment, Calls for Transparency.”—Potomac Local News. “2 additional dogs reported to have died after stay...
SpartanNash to close Maryland facility
SpartanNash is shutting down a plant in Landover, Maryland, according to a recent WARN Notice in Maryland. The closure impacts 141 workers. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), employers with more than 100 employees must give at least 60 days’ notice of facility closures or mass layoffs.
Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters
CONOWINGO, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the removal of thousands of invasive fish from Maryland waters. The fish posed a threat to native species, according to a press release from the DNR.
Syracuse Basketball: Newly offered top-20 national prospect Qayden Samuels eyes 5 stars
Syracuse basketball has officially entered the recruitment of 2026 four-star guard Qayden Samuels from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., area. Candidly, I had hoped this would occur. The 6-foot-5 Samuels, listed as either a shooting guard or a small forward on recruiting Web sites, disclosed via his X page that he had landed a 'Cuse scholarship offer from head coach Adrian Autry.
Maryland Set to Attend Big Ten Football Media Days on Thursday
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Members of the University of Maryland football team will travel to Indianapolis on Thursday for Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game. Big Ten Football Media Days started on Tuesday and will run through Thursday...
Stabbing Defendant Rejects Plea Offer, Opts for Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A stabbing defendant rejected a plea offer extended by the prosecution in front of DC Superior Judge Rainey Brandt in a hearing on July 23. Williams Azocar-Salas, 28, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for...
Judge Tells Shooting Defendant at Sentencing–Forgive Yourself, Move Forward
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A defendant found guilty of carrying a firearm and shooting at a family member’s wake received a suspended sentence of 15 months and 14 months of probation from DC Superior Court Judge Heidi Pasichow on July 19.
Scott and Young Close Out Summer League Action
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- With the NBA Summer League in the books, many players got their first NBA action of their careers. Donta Scott and Jahmir Young are among those players, with both playing significant roles for their respective teams. In this summer league update, we look at how each player has fared this summer.
Interview with Director of D.C.'s Access to Justice Unit.
The Director of D.C.'s new Access to Justice Unit was interviewed by D.C. Courts in Washington, District of Columbia. The interview can be viewed on Fox5DC's website. Individuals looking for legal assistance before going to court can check the services available at http://www.dccourts.gov/services/represent-yourself. Lawyers in Washington, D.C. are encouraged to participate in Pro Bono work through the D.C. Courts, and they can find out more information at http://www.dccourts.gov/about/pro-bono-dc-courts.
DJ Johnny Juice Headlines Free Vinyl Day in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host its annual event, “Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day,” celebrating music on vinyl records with popular DJs from around the country. The free music festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at...
Maryland athletics to offer streamlined ticket system, new premium options at basketball and football games
The University of Maryland athletics department is announcing a revamped ticketing system and new premium options at Terps basketball and football games, the school is announcing today. The moves come in response to fans asking for more straightforward ticket pricing and college sports' rapidly increasing nationwide emphasis on offering premium experiences to lure fans to stadiums.
RAMMYS Awards 2024 Unites Washingtonians in the Celebration of District Food and Beverage Culture
WI Managing Editor Hundreds of Washingtonians poured into the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest, D.C. dressed in elegant gowns and dapper tuxedos – accessorized with a proper helping of D.C. flair — to celebrate the District’s food and beverage industry at the RAMMYS 2024 on July 21. While the night honored restaurants, bars, […] The post RAMMYS Awards 2024 Unites Washingtonians in the Celebration of District Food and Beverage Culture appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Adventure Golf Helps Restore Historic D.C. Mini-Golf Course
The East Potomac Miniature Golf Course, America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course, and the only outdoor miniature golf course in Washington, D.C., was recently restored to much of its original 1931 splendor by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) and will be re-opening this summer, according to a press release.
Prince George’s County Woman Charged With Multiple Counts Of Insurance Fraud
– Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Prince George’s County has handed down two indictments charging Rhonda Keisha Powell, also known as Rhonda Keisha Jackson, 38, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland with two counts of felony insurance fraud, one count of theft of property with a value of at least $25,000, and one count of attempted theft of property valued at $100,000 or more.
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