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Vocalist Ann Baker, left, along with the Calvert Dance Band stirs up the crowd at Linden on June 28. The Calvert Historical Society hosted the “Stars and Stripes Forever” concert on the front porch at the historic local homestead. Baker, a retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces’ “Singing Sergeants,” performed standards as well as patriotic tunes ahead of Independence Day.
Maryland hikes vehicle registration fees and tobacco taxes
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland vehicle registration fees and tobacco taxes rose Monday to help pay for transportation projects and education. State lawmakers approved the vehicle registration hikes this year to help boost the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. Lawmakers also approved new weight classes that determine the fees. Motorists will pay the new rates the next time they register their vehicles. The increases run between 60% and 75%, depending on the weight of vehicles. ...
DC officer rams into tree during pursuit of armed carjacker
WASHINGTON - A D.C. police cruiser rammed into a tree during the pursuit of an armed carjacker in Forest Heights. According to police, the vehicle being pursued was wanted for an armed carjacking, and was used in several citizen-armed robberies in Prince George's County. Police spotted the vehicle entering Forest...
Arlington officials warn of fireworks dangers ahead of July Fourth
ARLINGTON, Va. — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, fire officials in Arlington County are reminding people to celebrate safely. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's latest annual fireworks report estimates 9,700 people went to an emergency room for injuries related to fireworks nationwide, and eight people died. The report also found there’s been a significant increase in fireworks-related injuries from 2008 to 2023. The report states there has been an increase of about 561 injuries each year.
Triple shooting in District Heights leaves 1 man dead
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police in Prince George’s County were at the scene of a fatal triple shooting late Tuesday night in District Heights. Officers with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) responded to the 3100 block of Lakehurst Avenue at about 10 p.m. There, they found three men who […]
Register Now For Calvert County Camp D.A.R.E. This Summer!
OWINGS, Md. – During this weeklong camp, July 22-26, certified D.A.R.E. officers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will present the 10-lesson “Keepin’ it REAL” elementary curriculum to incoming fifth graders (ages 9-10) who were unable to participate in the D.A.R.E. after-school program during the school year.
Six new laws that go into effect in Maryland today
Many new laws are set to take effect in Maryland on Monday. From alcohol delivery to a ban on indoor vaping, the Old Line State has new laws going into effect on July 1. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) signed 1,049 bills following the Maryland General Assembly’s 90-day session this year. Roughly 140 bills went into effect […]
Police share travel, firework safety tips ahead of Fourth of July holiday
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — From fireworks to barbecues, many are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) along with several other agencies across the state are encouraging residents to be safe while celebrating with friends and loved ones. For those hitting the roads, FCPD […]
Family say they only learned loved one died when they were sent his ashes
ARLINGTON, Va. — As they remembered the life of 33-year-old Tori Thompson on Tuesday, loved ones and the NAACP Arlington Branch called for more police training and better transparency. Tori Thompson died of a fentanyl overdose outside the Econolodge on Langston Boulevard on July 5, 2023, according to his...
2 dead, 1 hurt in DC crash after police chase from Annapolis
Two people were killed and a third person was hurt after police pursued armed robbery suspects from Annapolis, through Prince George’s County and into Southeast D.C., where the suspects’ car crashed, authorities say. A white BMW crashed into a tree in the 4100 block of Southern Avenue SE...
New data illustrates Reston’s shift toward mixed-use development
Reston has seen a steady uptick in development over the past decade, fueled primarily by an influx of housing, new Fairfax County data shows. The county recently updated its Reston Data Visualization Project — now called Reston Snapshots — with data collected from 2023 and the addition of a land use hub that provides an overview of the area’s progress toward fulfilling the Reston Comprehensive Plan’s vision of a more mixed-use, transit-oriented community.
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