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Pepco Is Set To Hold Energy Assistance Day In Prince George’s County
Today’s Energy Assistance Day will be held at Pepco’s Forestville Service Center, 8300 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, Md. It runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Read MorePolice Release Picture Of The Suspect Wanted For Fatal Popeye’s Stabbing
The video surveillance image also shows a picture of a woman he was with. Police are trying to identify her as well.
Read MoreTrump To Launch A.A. Initiative In The ATL
Trump has a long and tough road ahead of him to win the black vote. Research from the Associated Press NORC Center for Public Affairs shows 4% of African Americans believe Trump’s policies support or benefit people of color.
Read MoreA Man Is Killed Over A Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich In Oxon Hill
Police are asking anyone in the crowded restaurant to please contact them to share with them what they say. The number to call is 301-352-1200.
Read MoreHand Dancing Is Here To Stay DMV
The hand dancing crazy that started in Washington, DC is now in Prince George’s County in a major way.
Read MoreMetro’s GM Is Calling For Higher Fares And Expanded Hours
Wiedefeld who says safety is always first to him admits this proposal focuses alot on what he has heard from riders regarding what they want and need from the transit agency.
Read MoreFoul Play Suspected In Missing Stepdaughter Of A UFC Fighter
The state Department of Forensic Sciences which is assisting, in this case, has determined that she was hurt in some way and that she was the victim of foul play.
Read MoreTwitter Announces It Will Not Accept Political Ads
The change will take effect on November 1st.
Read MoreDC Prepares For Nats Celebration Parade This Saturday
The public is encouraged to use public transportation to get around. If you want to keep up with the alerts text “NATS” to 888777. You can also go to sportscapital.dc.gov.
Read MoreThe Daughter Of Disgraced MD Delegate Tawanna Gaines Is Charged With Wire Fraud
Edmonds who had not yet entered a plea is due back in court to answer to the charges on November 18th. Her mother will be sentenced on January 3rd. Gaines could get up to 8 years in prison and have to pay more than $22,000.00 in restitution.
Read MoreA Register Sex Offender Kidnaps Two Children From A DC School
The schools’ aftercare program at Rocketship Rise Academy is operated by Springboard Education. That is the same company DC Public Schools terminated this year after a sexual abuse incident at Capitol Hill Montessori School in Logan Circle this summer.
Read MoreDC Firefighter Dies After Training
Graham was awarded the DC Fire’s 2018 Firefighter Of The Year Award.
Read MoreMichigan Congressman John Conyers Has Died, At 90
onyers while a freshman lawmaker introduced the Voting Rights Act. He spent 15 years leading the fight to have a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr holiday.
Read MoreFirst Vaping Death Recorded in DC
Some of the symptoms of vaping-related lung injury include cough, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Read MoreWHUR Listeners Remember Rep. Elijah Cummings
Funeral service for statesman Elijah Cummings will begin at his home church at 10 a.m. at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore.
Read MoreTeen Arrested In Deadly Hit And Run In DC Last Night
Police say the incident was captured on surveillance camera. A search of the area uncovered the heavily damaged car in a nearby apartment complex. Officers later found the driver.
Read MoreAll Clear Is Given At St. Elizabeth Hospital
The site was ordered to use bottled water for everything until the bacteria could be cleared from the system. After four weeks and a second round of treatment officials at the Department of Behavioral health say it is now safe to drink and use the water from the faucets at the site.
Read MoreFatal Accident This Morning On I-70
Investigators say a tanker semi-tractor trailer and a Honda Civic crashed. It sent the Honda into the Eastbound lanes and the tractor in the Westbound lanes.
Read MorePolice In AL Find The Body Of Abducted 3-year-old Kamille McKinney
Video released to the public last week showed Kamille and another children play at the housing complex and two men walking past them. Then you can see one of the men appear to be talking with the kids. Police say it does not appear that the men knew Kamille but that they most likely just took advantage of the opportunity.
Read MoreHate Crimes Up In DC, While Hate Crime Charges Are Down
If you didn’t know the District is the only place in the nation where local crimes are prosecuted by the U.S. attorney’s office. Their leaders are selected by the President. Advocates say the setup makes it hard to really hold anyone prosecutor accountable.
Read MorePresident Jimmy Carter Hospitalized
He reportedly suffered a slight fracture to his pelvis. Sources say Carter is in good spirits and plans to recover at home.
Read MoreThree Found Dead In Home Following 911 Call
The victims and the alleged gunman has not been identified. Investigators believe they were related. Two officers were also injured. They however suffered non life threatening injuries.
Read MoreA Woman And A Boy Where Shot In A Car In S.E.
The identities of the victims have not been released. One source believes the boy may have been as young as 4-years-old. There’s no word on a suspect.
Read More6 Alarm Blaze Injures One Firefighter In Va
The cause is still under investigation. It is unclear how businesses will be affected today.
Read MoreWreath Laying And Vigil Congressman Elijah Cummings Today
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has until October 28th to announce plans for a primary and a general election to fill his seat. Stay tune to WHUR for more details.
Read MoreThere’s A Major Public School Bus Driver Shortage In Prince George’s County
CEO of Prince George’s County Public Schools Dr. Monica Goldson says solving this issue is their top priority. So much so the county says they will hold a job fair every two weeks until they fill the 100 positions.
Read MoreSupport Growing For Congress And Impeaching President Trump
The same Gallup poll showed from Oct. 1 – 13th that President’s approval rate is remaining at 39%. That’s down from 40% in late September.
Read MoreMambo Sauce Co Owner Charles Jones Giving Back With WHUR
Charles and his wife and co owner Argia came out and donated 100 boxes of their famous sauce. He will truly be missed.
Read MoreCo Owner of DC’s Mambo Sauce Dies, At 46
Jones is a native from Prince George’s County who chose to serve his country in the U.S. Army before switching career gears to project management. In 2011 he and his wife decided to start a business out of their Annapolis home. The started selling the must have sauce at the Eastern Market and the rest is history.
Read MoreWhite TX Police Officer Shoots And Kills AA Woman In Her Own Home
Jefferson was watching her 8-year-old nephew and playing video games with him at the time. The child was not injured. The unidentified officer will be interviewed sometime today. Over the weekend residents took to the streets demanding justice for Jefferson.
Read MoreDC Police Launch Fall Crime Prevention Initiative
The 60-day measure is a lot like the campaign that the department does every summer.
Read MoreOfficials In Prince George’s Co. Are Looking To See If Too Much Homework Is Given Out
Soon parents will receive the survey via email. You can actually go online and get the survey for yourself starting on or around October 16th.
Read MoreDC Police Identify Suspect In Double Murder On Rosedale Street In NE This Week
Peyton has been charged with First Degree murder while armed. Investigators say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Read MoreActivists Demand Prince George’s Co. Officers Wear Body Cams
Community activists say they will continue to push for it until it mandatory for every officer on the police force to have one.
Read MoreA Gang Related Fight At Northwestern Prompts School Leaders To Bring In Police
School officials and the police gang unit are working to hold a parent meeting sometime early next week.
Read MoreDC Leaders Say Yes To Changing Columbus Day To Indigenous People’s Day
Grosso said in an interview that he wanted to end the celebration of the misleading storyline of Christopher Columbus on the second Monday in October.
Read MoreBacterial Meningitis Found At A DC School
Bacterial meningitis causes inflammation of the lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is highly contagious. It can take up to 10 days before you see the symptoms which can include stiff neck, high fever, nausea, sensitivity to light, sleepiness, headaches, confusion and a rash.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Evacuated, Suspicious Package Found
The current law makes it illegal to discriminate against a worker based on sex. The question is does the definition of “Sex” apply to gender identity and sexual orientation.
Read MoreCoach Jay Gruden Fired!
The team has set up a 1 O’clock press conference. Reportedly Offensive line coach Bill Callahan will take over until a new coach is hired.
Read MoreA New Police Station Opens In Prince George’s County
The new police station is located at 8803 Police Plaza in Upper Marlboro. It is recommend for GPS systems to put in 8905 Presidential Park in Upper Marlboro.
Read MoreDC Police Search For A Man Seen This Am With A Gun And Wearing Tactical Gear
They located him along New York Avenue however he ran away down Queens Chapel Road in Northwest.
Read MoreDC Mayor Meets With Moms Demand Action Over Gun Violence
Mayor Bowser’s public 12:15 meeting with the organization inside the Mayor’s press briefing room (G-9).
Read MoreA Break-In Leads To A Double Stabbing In A Home In Charles County
Police believe the suspect and victims knew each other. It is being considered a domestic assault. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Read MoreBreaking: Amber Guyger Found Guilty Of Murder
Defense attorneys called the shooting a tragedy but say she mistook Jean’s apartment for her own.
Read MoreDead Body Found In Oxon Hill
Police are asking for anyone who may have seen anything to call police at 1-866-411-8477.
Read MoreA White Teacher Is Fired For Calling Black Students Devils
A spokesperson for the school system confirmed that the unidentified teacher had been terminated. They also confirmed that the teacher in question made two lists one entitled “angels” and the other “devils”.
Read MoreHundreds Of New Laws Hit The Books Oct. 1st. In Maryland
Bill HB 707— the penalties for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs become severe. Longer sentences will be given to repeat offenders.
Read MoreCongressional Staffer Sexually Assaulted At VA Medical Center
A spokesperson for the agency says the, “VA will not tolerate this alleged behavior and we are committed to delivering justice”. The VA’s inspector general is investigating the claim.
Read MoreLead Found At 17 DC School Playgrounds
According to the District, no child has tested positive for elevated lead levels as a result of playing at school playgrounds.
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