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‘Now there’s hope’: Harris earns vote of confidence from local Dem candidates
Vice President Harris’ ascension to the top of the presidential ticket and subsequent announcement of Tim Walz as her running mate has energized Democratic election efforts, party leaders at several levels said Friday. For state Del. Joshua Cole, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and 7th District congressional candidate Eugene Vindman,...
Second round of electric buses delayed for Manassas schools; concerns raised about vendor reliability
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The second round of electric buses that was set to join Manassas City Public Schools’ fleet is delayed until November, school division officials told the School Board Tuesday.
Pelicana Chicken opening this fall in Rockville
Bonchon is about to get some major competition in the Rockville Town Center area. Pelicana Chicken, a full-service Korean chicken restaurant, will open this fall at 4 N. Washington Street at Courthouse Center. The Pelicana chain was founded in 1982 in Daejeon, South Korea, and today boasts of over 3000 locations worldwide. It opened its first U.S. location in 2014 in Flushing, Queens, New York.
Threats Analyst, Senior – Springfield, VA
Threats to our military are regularly evolving and becoming more complex. What if you could apply your proficiency to weaken these developing threats and contribute to the security of our country’s dynamic military resources? With all the information accessible today, it takes a…
'I believe in miracles' | Efforts to find Mamta Kafle Bhatt continue
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — It has now been more than two weeks since Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen. Manassas Park Police say the 28-year-old mother is considered to be missing under "involuntary circumstance" after she disappeared on July 31. She has not been seen yet. "I'm still hopeful....
New jobs for two former Maryland basketball coaches under Mark Turgeon, Turgeon's son
It was a big week for people from the late Mark Turgeon era of Maryland basketball. Former Terps assistants Danny Manning and Matt Brady landed new jobs, as did Turgeon's son, Will Turgeon. Manning, who served as an assistant and interim head coach at Maryland during the 2021-2022 season, was...
Parkgoer witnesses 'disgusting' scene after people blatantly disrespect listed rules: 'This is unacceptable'
National parks are a wonderful resource, and if you are fortunate enough to live near one, it is important to treat it with respect. A hiker at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park recently encountered a scene that left them shaking their head: a big pile of trash dumped, seemingly intentionally, right next to a sign advising visitors to "Keep the Park Clean."
Proposal For Two New Buildings (Restaurant and Retail) Will be Discussed By Gaithersburg Officials on September 3
Earlier this summer we let you know that Matan submitted Schematic Development Plan (SDP) application SDP-9759-2024 proposing to construct two buildings with up to 14,750 square feet of retail use at 715 and 725 Progress Way in the development that’s home to the relatively new Sheetz and Chick-fil-A off of 355 in Gaithersburg. Anticipated policy discussion will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
Nine people - including three children - were injured during a multi-vehicle rush hour crash that temporarily shut down a stretch of I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday afternoon.At approximately 6 p.m. first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and H…
New class of aviation graduates in Hagerstown excited to step into industry
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — On Friday, 25 students turned their tassels, ending one chapter and starting the next in their aviation careers. The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) held its graduation ceremony at its Hagerstown location. Some graduates said they are already looking forward to their futures in aviation. “I actually accepted a […]
Berkeley County Schools to implement smartphone-free policy for enhanced learning
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beginning Monday, Berkeley County Schools (BCS) will enforce a new policy prohibiting smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds in classrooms. The goal of this initiative is to reduce distractions and create an optimal learning environment for both students and teachers. According to Berkeley County Schools (BCS), the policy applies to all students […]
RoadRage: Men Stop Traffic To Attack Vehicle, Shippensburg Police Say
Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland County 911 received a call about a road rage incident that had just happened. The men in the photo above, hopped out of the white Ford Fusion and damaged the...
New Puerto Rican restaurant one of many businesses filling vacant storefronts in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Many small businesses in Hagerstown took a hit from Covid, especially dining establishments — but some said that economic incentives from the city are helping things improve. Jeovanni Diaz is part of Hagerstown’s growing Puerto Rican community. His entrepreneurial touch is helping revive a downtown that has struggled to […]
BabyCat Brewery to open second location in downtown Bethesda
Kensington’s BabyCat Brewery will be opening a new location in downtown Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle neighborhood in early 2025, according to co-founder Terry Redmond. The brewery plans to expand to a second space, called BabyCat Brewery & Kitchen, with a 4,400-square-foot taproom and brewhouse in the ground-floor retail space within the Gallery Bethesda II apartment building at 4850 Rugby Ave.
Maryland man pleads guilty to carjacking DC food delivery driver
WASHINGTON — A 31-year-old Oxon Hill man pleaded guilty earlier this week to carjacking and gun charges for a 2023 attack on a food delivery driver in Southeast, D.C. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Office District of Columbia, Dennis Vanison admitted to his part in the attack on Tuesday and was convicted of one count of carjacking and one count of carrying a pistol without a license.
Embrace the Fall Season with the Pumpkin Spice Everything Nice Event
As the air gets a little crisper, there’s no better way to welcome the fall season than with a celebration of all things pumpkin spice! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 14, from 3pm to 7pm, and join us in downtown Fredericksburg for the Pumpkin Spice Everything Nice Shop Crawl.
Workers From Two Maryland Cannabis Dispensaries File for Union Elections
Earlier this week, workers at The Apothecarium cannabis dispensary in Burtonsville, Md. and Sweetspot cannabis dispensary in Olney, Md. announced plans to unionize with United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 Union. The workers released the following joint statement on their efforts: “We, the workers of The Apothecarium Burtonsville...
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