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Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nevaeh Washington, a missing 16-year-old. Washington was last seen on the evening of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence on Castle Boulevard in Fairland. She is...
Get Out There: Restaurant Week, improv at the Anthem, and comedy in the park
We are just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year, and parents and students alike may be looking for fun ways to enjoy the final dog days of summer. For this week’s Get Out There, WAMU’s Supervising Producer Chris Remington shared a list of some exciting local events on his radar:
Whooping Cough on the Rise in Fairfax
The illness spreads when someone coughs or sneezes and can spread for at least two weeks after the coughing starts. Whooping cough, known as pertussis, is on the rise, according to the Fairfax Health District. Word of the increase in Fairfax, statewide, and nationwide comes as kids head back to school, and the district is encouraging people to get vaccinated.
Raku Reopens After 23 Week Remodeling Closure
Raku, a popular sushi spot located at , has reopened after an approximate 23 week closure for a remodeling project. The restaurant recently shared the following message on its website site prior to opening:. “It’s been 23 weeks since we last saw you. It’s taken 3 times longer than our...
Notes: WTOP dives National Treasure-style into rumored Masonic history of obscure Alexandria monument
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day reaching a high near 91, accompanied by a calm wind transitioning to a southern breeze at 5 to 8 mph in the morning. The night will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am and again after 5am, with a mostly cloudy sky and a low temperature around 72. The southern wind will remain at about 9 mph, and there will be a 30% chance of precipitation.
Rewilding: 2024 Alexandria Beautification Awards
For homes in Alexandria that won Alexandria Beautification Awards, this was the year of the rewilding. Many of the homes that won awards this year focused on native plants and fewer traditional lawns. "This year’s residential winners champion environmental health and biodiversity through sustainable practices such as using native plants,...
Police Respond to Call For Theft at Mall, Recover Stolen Firearm and Make Arrest
Captain David Smith, Commander of the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) fourth district, shared information on Friday regarding an arrest made at Wheaton Mall. According to Smith, the MCPD Central Business District (CBD) team responded to Macy’s at Wheaton Mall to assist the store’s loss prevention department with a theft.
Body found on Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Sterling
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A body was discovered on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Sterling prompting a heavy police presence on Friday morning. Details remain limited; however, in a post on X just before 8 a.m., deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office were on the trail between Dominion and […]
JD Sports opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is now open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The sporting goods chain has flipped a number of Finish Line stores, which it also owned, to the JD Sports brand. What is the "worldwide connection" touted on the posters in the store's windows? JD Sports carries exclusive items from brands around the world that aren't available at other American retailers. Look for JD Sports on Level 1 of the mall, near The Cheesecake Factory.
Hagerstown Speedway Hosts “Saturday Night Dirt” on August 17, 2024
The Hagerstown Speedway will come alive this Saturday with the “Saturday Night Dirt” event, featuring an East Coast Legends Meet & Greet before the main races. Fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with racing legends, enhancing the experience of an action-packed evening. The...
Michigan Resident Wins Final $5 Million Prize from Maryland Lottery Scratch Off
SAVAGE, MD—A Michigan man claimed the final $5 million top prize of the Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary scratch-off game, 50 Years!, marking the conclusion of the anniversary celebrations. The event…
Washington-Liberty wins Arlington County golf championship
Their first competition of the season was a championship performance for the Washington-Liberty Generals. The high-school golfers won the three-team Arlington County match with a nine-hole 148 team score the afternoon of Aug. 14 on the Hains Point Golf Course at East Potomac Park in D.C. The Generals had never...
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