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2 fires break out within hours of each other in Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Crews with the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue were at the scene of two separate fires that broke out within hours of each other early Saturday morning. Officials responded to the first fire just before 1 a.m. in the 7600 block of Monitor Court […]
Home cleanup hotline offers Marylanders help after tornadoes wreak havoc
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — After multiple tornadoes touched down around Maryland in early June, the state’s Department of Emergency Management was encouraging affected residents to contact the state’s home cleanup hotline. The Maryland Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Home Cleanup Hotline is available until June 23 for anybody who needs help cleaning up fallen […]
Organizations catalog 65 Black beaches, other historical sites
Historical locations are important and recently the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation partnered with the Chesapeake Conservancy to shine a light on some of these lesser-known areas in the country. A total of 65 historical Black beaches and other regional places of historical significance, including 30 in Maryland, made the list. “It’s all a story of resiliency,” Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation President and Founder Vince Legget said to Southern...
Join the Community for the 4th Annual Greater Prince William Juneteenth Parade
Provided by The Virginia Black Lifestyle Magazine, LLC. Juneteenth is a national celebration of the emancipation of formerly enslaved African Americans in the United States of America. This year will mark the 159th commemoration of the day Union General Gordon Granger led troops to Galveston Bay, Texas, to share the news that the Civil War ended and to read “General Order Number 3” which made it clear that slavery had been abolished in 1863 (two years prior), with the Emancipation Proclamation.
ICE agents arrest two convicted criminals after Baltimore & Howard Co. dismiss detainers
MARYLAND — Before most of you have woken up or grabbed your first cup of coffee, Maryland Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are grabbing their guns and bullet proof vests. Typically, between 4-6 a.m., you can find them gathering in a public parking lot, gearing up to take down violent criminals they believe to be living in the U.S. illegally.
Maryland man arrested moments after burglary in Dunn Loring, Va., linked to 3 others
DUNN LORING, Va. (7News) — A 58-year-old Maryland resident was arrested moments after committing a burglary and being linked to three others in the Dunn Loring area of Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County police were called for a burglary on May 24, around 10:25 a.m., at an occupied residence...
Maryland lifeguards save family of 6 after crash near Rocky Gap State Park
FLINTSTONE, Md. — Four lifeguards are being hailed as heroes, but not in a way you might expect. The four lifeguards were driving along Interstate 68, near Rocky Gap State Park when a pickup truck overturned and flipped onto its side. The four women quickly jumped into action. Sofia...
Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (Video)
The Maryland Fire Marshal is attempting to track down wanted suspects as they continue to investigate a series of attempted arsons that were reported in multiple addresses on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m. on June 12, members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to four homes in the...
Teen in critical condition after being struck by car in Sumerduck
A 16-year-old is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bike in Sumerduck Monday afternoon, according to a Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office news release. A 911 call came in to the Fauquier County Emergency Communications Center around 2:33 p.m. for a pedestrian struck by...
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