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6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
Crash shuts down Baltimore-Washington Parkway SB
RIVERDALE, Md. — Drivers are being warned of delays after a crash shut down a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday afternoon. Transportation officials say the roadway is closed southbound before MD-410, Riverdale Road, for a crash with serious injuries in Prince George's County. All southbound lanes remain...
Loved ones say final goodbye to Vikings Khyree Jackson, former athletes after deadly crash
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Loved ones and friends said their final goodbye to Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and former Wise High School Football player Isaiah Hazel Friday morning. They were two of the three men killed in a car crash in Prince George’s County on July 6. On Friday, First Baptist […]
July 25 - Oct 25 | Curbside Groceries at CHACC every Thursday
Curbside Groceries is a mobile grocery truck delivering high-quality produce, meat, dairy, fish, shelf-stable pantry items and more to locations in Washington, DC’s Ward 8 and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Their goal is to bring fresh, affordable food to communities where traditional grocery stores may be hard to...
Prince George’s board seeks probe of member who also held a job in Missouri
By Thomas Robertson The Prince George’s County Board of Education has asked for an investigation into former member David Murray, who resigned earlier this month, several months after he’d taken a job with a school system in Missouri and started working in that state. The board said in a letter dated Wednesday that it has […]
Resident questioning Prince George's County council member's residency hires detective
Council member Ingrid Watson was previously a Bowie City Council member who ran and won a seat in Prince George's County's Councilmanic District 4 in 2022. While she lived in Bowie and inside District 4 for years, some of her constituents grew concerned that something had changed, so one of them hired a private investigator to find out.
Changes coming to Prince George’s County Board of Education ahead of the school year
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Public School Board has undergone some major changes in leadership. In July, officials announced that Lolita Walker would be the new chair of the board, and Dr. Kenneth Harris would serve as vice chair. The decision followed a Maryland state law that just […]
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
Construction worker struck and killed by vehicle in Alexandria, police say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle at a construction site Wednesday, according to the Alexandria Police Department (APD). On July 24 around 7:32 a.m., APD was called to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for a report of an injured person.
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another somewhat slow week for local government reporters, but at the very least there was the Traffic and Parking Board approving street changes. There was still plenty of news elsewhere around Alexandria, though, with the Police investigating a vehicle-related death at the former Landmark Mall construction site and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria continuing to investigate the deaths of three dogs at the Potomac Yard PetSmart.
WATCH: Metallica Learns How to Make Vinyl at Furnace Record Pressing
The guys from Metallica recently got a lesson in pressing splatter vinyl!. Last year they bought a controlling stake in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, VA, so they stopped by to lead how it's done. Check out the video below or on YouTube, and for the complete story, listen to...
‘Beats, Bites and Brews’ returns to Carlyle neighborhood on Saturday
A big summer BBQ event is coming to John Carlyle Square (300 John Carlyle Street) tomorrow (Saturday). Beats, Bites and Brews, hosted by Chic Events DC, is free and pet friendly. It’s scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and will feature a beer garden and live music from local artists.
Notes: WBJ explains the ‘complicated’ maneuvering to push Alexandria residential development forward
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies will prevail with a low of 68 degrees, as an east wind at 5 mph dies down in the evening. 🚨...
The Story Behind the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Alexandria
Finding affordable housing in the Washington region is a challenge today, but it’s not a new challenge. The Pope-Leighey House at Woodlawn, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique example of 1940s, intentionally designed affordable living. In 1939, journalist Loren Pope, a 28-year-old copy editor at...
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
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