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6-year-old dies after shooting at Fourth of July gathering in Temple Hills, police say
A 6-year-old boy died after a shooting at a Fourth of July gathering in Temple Hills, Maryland, that also left two adults injured, police said. Ahsan Payton, who lived in Washington, D.C., passed away Saturday night, two days after an annual neighborhood celebration ended in violence, Prince George’s County police said.
Two men hurt after verbal altercation on Metrobus in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said two men were injured after being involved in a verbal altercation on board a Metrobus in Southeast D.C. WMATA said that at about 12:30 p.m., two men started arguing on a Route 90 bus near 8th and E Streets. During the altercation, one […]
Remembering fallen heroic DC Fire Battalion Chief Virnstein.
On July 5th, 1931, Battalion Chief John H. Virnstein of the DC Fire and EMS in Washington, District of Columbia, tragically died in the line of duty. The incident occurred when the roof of a church collapsed during a fire at 2564 Nichols Ave SE, Box 9545. Let us never forget his sacrifice.
Movie Review: Mid America finally gets the Big Quake it Fears — “Continental Split”
In late 1811/early 1812, four powerful earthquakes shook the little-settled center of the then-young United States of America near New Madrid, Missouri. They were strong enough to “reverse the flow” of the Mississippi, or at least give the appearance of it, liquify a village and flatten structures anywhere near it.
American Red Cross Seeks Volunteers in Austin and Georgetown for Hurricane Beryl Relief Effort
The American Red Cross is actively seeking volunteers in the Austin and Georgetown areas to assist with disaster relief efforts amid concerns about the intensification of Hurricane Beryl. Volunteer recruitment events, designed to swiftly enlist and prepare additional assistance, are scheduled for this weekend at Montopolis Recreation Center and Georgetown First United Methodist Church, as reported by KXAN.
Check Your Coins Washington: This Penny Is Worth $66,000
There exists a coin that could you a fair bit of money. What's the coin that could put some serious cash into your bank account? It's another penny! You’d be surprised - It's not as ancient as those ultra-rare, ultra-valuable pennies out there, this hard-to-find one is from the year 2001.
DC police ask for help identifying child found in Northeast
WASHINGTON - Police are asking for help identifying a child who was found wandering around Northeast D.C. Sunday morning. MPD officers found the little boy around 5:45 a.m. in the 4300 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, on Sunday, July 7. He is described as a Black male with...
Mayor Bowser Declares Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C. Amid Scorching Temperatures
With temperatures soaring to potentially dangerous levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C., which will be in effect from Friday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 9. The Mayor's office is urging the public to remain cautious during this period as the thermometer is expected to register 95 degrees Fahrenheit or beyond. According to the announcement, the combination of high temperatures and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses, and all residents are encouraged to utilize available resources to remain safe.
Washington Commanders Updates: Moves, Home Base Debates & Tragic Loss – Daily Slop 7/24 Recap
The state of Maryland is advocating for fair competition to keep the Washington Commanders within its jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of binding agreements regarding the team's future stadium property. If the bill granting long-term control of RFK Stadium's land to D.C. passes, the Commanders could potentially return to their former grounds, impacting Maryland's prospects of hosting the team.
Tina Martin, co-founder of Martin-Schaffer Advertising, dies at 77
Tina Martin, right in photo, co-founder of Martin-Schaffer Advertising, has died. Her death, at 77, resulted from the side effects of treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Her obit states that she was born in Lancaster, PA,but left for Washington, D.C., in the late 1960s and found work writing radio commercials at the city’s largest agency. Her talent shone, and she received multiple awards for her writing and her uniquely memorable ad campaigns.
Baltimore and D.C. Enjoy Brief Respite from Humidity, Thunderstorms and Mugginess to Return Early Week
Residents of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., can expect relatively dry and less humid conditions today as a weak front has just passed through the region. However, the humidity won't be staying away for long. As the front stalls south of the area and then lifts north come Monday, heat, humidity, and thunderstorm chances are on a clear path to return during the week, according to the latest report from the National Weather Service.
Can you ‘Trump-proof’ NATO? As Biden falters, Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing skepticism about President Joe Biden’s reelection chances has European leaders heading to the NATO summit in Washington confronting the prospect that the military alliance’s most prominent critic, Donald Trump, may return to power over its mightiest military. NATO — made up of 32...
Recap: Spirit Extends its Club Road Win-Streak Record with a 3-0 Thumping at Bay FC
Washington, D.C. (07/06/2024) – The Spirit defeated Bay FC, 3-0, in a resounding performance heading into the league-wide players’ week off. Kicking off the match, the Spirit set the tone with two changes in the Starting XI. Rookie Makenna Morris replaced fellow rookie Courtney Brown on the wing, marking her first career NWSL start. Meanwhile, Andi Sullivan returned to the lineup after missing two of the previous three matches.
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