A NASA sounding rocket will carry student experiments to suborbital space. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, with the window opening at 5:30 a.m. EDT. Weather permitting, the rocket may be visible in parts of Maryland and Virginia.
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The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer free Lyft rides up to $15 on July 4 to help prevent drunk driving in the Washington, D.C. metro area, where nearly 40% of Independence Day traffic deaths involve alcohol, according to NHTSA. (more…)
Maryland native Kevin Durant has made headlines today following his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. However, he’s also gaining attention for his comments about Dallas Cowboys star pass rusher Micah Parsons potentially joining Durant’s favorite team, the Washington Commanders, within the next two years (video below).
An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect for parts of central and northern Maryland, DC, and northern Virginia from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT on Monday. The National Weather Service has also issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the same areas from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. During these periods, dangerously hot conditions are expected, with heat index values soaring up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a dazzling display of investment in the future of the Washington Commanders, managing partner Josh Harris made headlines at Saturday’s Fanatics Fest NYC by purchasing a rare Jayden Daniels trading card for an astounding $500,000.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Montgomery County and surrounding areas, effective from 11am to 9pm on Monday, June 23.
Starting Sunday, June 22, Metro announced it is “enhancing the travel experience with new service improvements – including longer weekend hours, more frequent Red and Silver Line service during peak times, and new split Silver Line service.”
Purple Line crews have begun installing light rail tracks, reconstructing sidewalks and completing stormwater drainage and utility crossings across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street. This work will require a temporary full closure of the Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street intersection to vehicular traffic.
Noah Brown joined the Washington Commanders in August 2024 and made an immediate impact during his nine starts until a kidney injury cut his season short. Recently, he sustained an injury during minicamp, and while the team hasn’t provided an official update since his MRI, a fan offered some reassurance.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a “Level 3” Enhanced Risk for Severe Weather today for Washington, DC; most of Maryland; and parts of Northern Virginia between 2:00pm and 7:00pm.
WMATA shared at 9:39am that overnight, maintenance crews detected a hydraulic fluid leak from machinery in the area between Union Station and Takoma.