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Today the Washington Commanders announced additional upgrades to FedExField, bringing targeted investments in improving the stadium and fan and player experience to a total of more than $75 million once completed since new ownership purchased the team in July.
On Saturday we let you know that Outback Steakhouse closed its Germantown location after more than 30 years in business. The closure is part of parent company Bloomin’ Brands decision to close 41 restaurants across its portfolio that also includes nearby closures of Bonefish in Ashburn, VA and Carrabba’s in Reston, VA.
To ensure the safety and comfort of customers and employees, Metro is increasing the visibility of Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officers in stations and incorporating more frequent patrols throughout the system (video available below).
The Washington Commanders announced they have signed free agent linebacker Keandre Jones, who is a DMV native from Montgomery County.
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit and Narcotics Enforcement Division has announced it has recovered approximately 30 kilos of cocaine at a home in the Lewisdale area of Langley Park.
AT&T’s network has been down for many of its customers across the country, including locally here in the DC Metropolitan Area on Thursday morning. The outage does not allow for customers to make/receive calls send receive texts, or access the internet without WiFi. Other phone services saw similar outages Thursday morning, but the spike has been seen in AT&T service, according to several news sources online.
Many members of the DC area sports media have shared a GoFundMe created by former Washington football player and fan-favorite Mike Sellers. According to his wife, Jane, Sellers has received nine treatments over the last six months for a heart condition.