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Thunderstorms, heavy winds continue during dreary Memorial Day weekend
Listen to WTOP for the latest weather updates on the 8s. Memorial Day weekend has brought increased rain and wind chances to D.C., Maryland and Virginia ahead of what looks to be a wet and windy unofficial start to summer. Monday morning drivers can expect a stray shower or thunderstorm...
Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge?
By James Matheson Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the Washington area’s more affluent and business-savvy counties. But that image is starting to change as the county becomes an increasingly attractive location for new companies, including many that are developing innovative products and services. Business leaders say the county is […] The post Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge? appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Dangers on the water: Fairfax Co. Police Marine Patrol Unit's warning for boaters
LORTON, Va. — The weather is warming up, and more people are headed out on the water. If you're one of those boaters, you can expect to see Fairfax County Police out there right alongside you. "We're on the water 7 days a week in the summertime," said Master...
Thousands visit DC's war memorials on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON (7News) — Memorial Day in the nation’s capital attracts people from across the country, with thousands making the trip to visit the war memorials and pay their respects. Mary Leaphart of Woodbridge, Virginia used to come to the Vietnam Memorial with her dad, Col. Dan Leaphart, who...
Shooting victim remembered during candlelight vigil
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now)– Despite moving locations twice, family and friends turned out Saturday night to remember John Phipps. Loved ones held a candlelight vigil in the parking lot of the Greenbelt Metro Station to remember 22-year-old Phipps, who was killed during the early morning hours of May 19, during a car meet-up […]
Cheers, hugs, and waving flags greet veterans as they return from Honor Flight Mission to Washington D.C.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Sixty-one veterans returned from Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend on Honor Flight Mission 83. Cheers, hugs, and waving flags awaited the veterans at the Frederick Douglass Airport on Sunday. After making their way through the terminal, volunteers held a welcome home ceremony. Veterans were reminded...
Man soliciting in Camp Hill arrested after pulling pepper spray, yelling racial slurs at motorist: police
A door-to-door solicitor without a permit was arrested in Camp Hill Friday after he harassed the driver of a passing vehicle, according to police. Tehran Brown, 44, of Washington D.C., was charged by the Camp Hill Police with misdemeanor simple assault, and two summary offenses: harassment and disorderly conduct after the incident about 7 p.m. May 24 in the 2300 block of Logan Street.
Memorial helmets to honor D.C. firefighters who lost their lives in line of duty
WASHINGTON — As many people pause on this Memorial Day to honor our fallen war heroes at our nation's memorials, there is another group of service members whose ultimate sacrifice still does not have a permanent memorial. But that will change starting Tuesday ahead of DC’s Fire Fighter Memorial...
54-Year-Old Waldorf Man Killed In Hit-And-Run, Suspect Vehicle Parts Found At Scene
WALDORF, Md. – On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 0546 hours, Troopers from Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack responded to Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) in the area of Lakewood Place for a report of a person laying in the median of the roadway. The male subject...
DC to get new monument that pays tribute to WWI veterans
WASHINGTON (DC News Now)– Pershing Park will get another monument to honor Americans who served in World War I. “A Soldier’s Journey” is a roughly 60-foot long bronze sculpture that depicts the story of a soldier from when he leaves home, and fin ally returns from the war. “You don’t get this kind of public […]
Honoring US Veterans on Memorial Day
WASHINGTON - Our very own FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez emceed a special Memorial Day event in the District, where veterans and civilians work side-by-side to make sure those who served are not forgotten. For this story, Stephanie takes us to Southeast DC, where U.S. Army and Marine Corps Veteran...
Man arrested after fatal shooting in Northeast, DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting in Northeast, D.C. Monday evening, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said they responded to the 4000 block of Minnesota Avenue, Northeast around 2:45 p.m. Once on the scene, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
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