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U.S. marshal ‘perceived a threat' before shooting near DC convention center
A U.S. marshal shot someone near the convention center in downtown D.C. Thursday morning when he “perceived a threat,” authorities said. The shooting happened around 10 a.m. near 7th and L streets NW outside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The marshal fired at a male after he “percieved a threat,” U.S. Marshal Robert “Tony” Dixon said at a...
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Maryland woman fears going to African home country amid Trump's travel restrictions
A Maryland woman says she’s fearful of going to see her family in Sierra Leon after President Donald Trump announced a travel ban and restrictions targeting mostly African and Middle Eastern countries. “Though I grew up here, my heart is in Sierra Leone,” said Sonia Staples, a resident of Prince George’s County. “It is my heart, okay. It is...
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DC police pull back decision to close Dupont Circle during Pride after backlash
D.C. police have pulled back on the decision to close off D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle Park during the key weekend of Pride, according to a D.C. police spokesperson. Chief Pamela Smith sent a letter to the United States Park Police Chief Jessica Taylor to formally rescind the request to close the park, according to the spokesperson. Chief Pamela Smith...
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Will Dupont Circle Park be shut down during Pride? Conflicting reports spark confusion
Federal officials said D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle Park would be closed during the key weekend of World Pride – then two D.C. Council members said the decision was reversed and the park will be open. Neither D.C. police nor the Park Service have officially announced that plans have changed and the park will remain open. Here’s what we know...
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Retired Maryland firefighter sexually assaulted teen for years in '90s, police say
A former firefighter sexually assaulted and abused a teenage boy who was a junior firefighter for years in Prince George’s County, Maryland, police say. Prince George’s County police began investigating 61-year-old John Inman last July after learning of allegations against him dating back to the 1990’s. An investigation revealed Inman, who was a paid firefighter for the Prince George’s...
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Teen accused of killing 16-year-old friend while playing with gun in Maryland home
A 16-year-old boy died when his friend shot him while playing with a gun inside a home in Beltsville, Maryland, police say. Kimaury Kamara, 18, shot Derrick Palmer in the head at Palmer’s home on Heartwood Drive Saturday afternoon, Prince George’s County police said. Medics flew Palmer to a hospital, where he later died. Kamara, Palmer and a third...
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Want a Happy Meal? Ring the doorbell: Fairfax Co. McDonald's now has 21+ policy for indoor dining
A McDonald’s location in Fairfax County, Virginia, instituted a 21+ policy for customers that want to eat their burgers and fries inside.
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Howard U. program aims to reverse declining Black male enrollment at HBCUs
Welcome to Howard. Words that greet a group of young, Black boys from D.C. and Prince George’s County for the university’s third annual Kings of Campus Day. The group of boys listen to Black male leaders on Howard University’s campus about what it takes to thrive at the collegiate level. Performances from historically Black Greek letter fraternities and panel...
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Food, clothing and career resource hub in Prince George's uplifts women in need
A new resource is now open in Prince George’s County: the She Suite Luxury Pantry and Resource Hub. The goal is to uplift, train and provide tools for women and families in need, providing professional training for women looking to enter into the workforce.
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Prince George's still counting ballots as Braveboy declares victory in special primary
Election workers are still tallying the votes from Tuesday’s special primary election to decide who’s in the final running for Prince George’s County executive. Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy declared victory in the Democratic race for county executive. Braveboy had a significant 43% lead on the county’s unofficial results page, which was last refreshed just before 1...
