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DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix
DMV Hoops Superstars Make It To NCAA Final Four In Phoenix When the NCAA Final Four tips off on Saturday night in Phoenix, there may be some faces on the court familiar to basketball fans in the DMV. There will be no shortage of players who hail from Maryland and Virginia during this weekend's showdown, as Purdue, UConn, Alabama, and North Carolina State look to secure their spot in Monday's final.  For the Wolfpack, Fort Washington resident Casey Morsell is looking to help lead NC State to an upset after three years playing at the University of Virginia. He'll be joined by Richmond native Dennis Parker, Jr. a 4-star freshman recruit who playe…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia
Nationals Offering DC Residents Tickets Starting At $5, Excluding Fans In Maryland, Virginia "Nattitude" is taking on a new meaning for some baseball fans in the nation's capital.  Some fans are up in arms after the Washington Nationals announced a new plan to lure in District residents with a new promotion, but excluded fans in Maryland and Virginia who will miss out on $5 tickets. Exclusive tickets for DC residents will be available all season long, allowing fans to "enjoy a great game at a great price while hanging out with your neighbors."  Tickets in sections 401 and 402 will be accessible to those living in the District starting at $5 for all home games, including Opening Da…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm
Harford County Public Schools Closing Three Hours Early On Tuesday Due To Expected Storm With another round of wintry weather expected to roll through the region, some schools are taking precautions and will be dismissing students and staff early. The Harford County Public Schools and offices will be closing three hours early on Tuesday, Jan. 9, and there will be no afterschool activities or daycare, according to the district. Due to the forecasted high impact storm, Harford County Public Schools schools and offices will close 3 hours early tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. No afterschool activities or afterschool daycare, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. 2nd shift custodians are…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the area, bringing whipping winds that could top 70 mph on Saturday. Residents are being advised to be on high alert as meteorologists continue to track storms on the east coast that could bring large hail or possible tornadoes to parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The storm warning comes as the region continues to battle a heat wave that found temperatures approaching 100 degrees for several days, further exacerbating the region. Dangerous heat index values of 100-110 are forecas…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn
Hazardous Weather Could Lead To Power Outages In DMV Region, Officials Warn Hazardous weather that is expected to roll through the DMV area could lead to power outages in some parts of the region, officials are cautioning. The National Weather Service has extended its High Wind Warning for the region until 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 2, as whipping winds hovering between 20 mph and 30 mph are expected to persist, with gusts reaching upwards of 65 mph. The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended the High Wind Warning for the District of Columbia until 1AM Sunday, April 2, 2023. WHAT: West winds ranging from 20 to 30mph with gusts up to 60mph.IMPACTS: Damaging wi…

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by Zak Failla
News
BWI Hit Hard With Delays After Southwest Cancels Majority Of Flights Nationwide BWI Hit Hard With Delays After Southwest Cancels Majority Of Flights Nationwide
BWI Hit Hard With Delays After Southwest Cancels Majority Of Flights Nationwide After a massive winter storm crossed the country, thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled, leaving holiday travelers stranded across the nation, including in the DMV area, according to multiple reports.  Southwest Airlines leads the airlines in the most canceled or delayed flights, with over 3,600 flights in and out of the United States, with an additional 6,120 flights delayed, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware.  Southwest canceled the majority of scheduled flights Monday, Dec. 26, which was significantly more than any other airline, FlightAware dat…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism
Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism Ye, the embattled artist formerly known as Kanye West, is making the most of his visit to the DMV area, storming off a podcast over probes into his anti-Semitic comments before taking in the sights in Frederick County. Ye, a purported candidate to run for president in 2024, was in Western Maryland on Monday, Nov. 28 with his reported campaign manager Milo Yiannopoulous, and Nick Fuentes, an extreme political commentator, and Holocaust denier. More videos from Kanye in Maryland on our https://t.co/xwQkRjUT9N pic.twitter.com/7EkLCdkmLe — DC Maryland Virginia (@DMVFollowers) November 29, 2…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storm Nicole As It Approaches Maryland Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storm Nicole As It Approaches Maryland
Here's What To Expect From Tropical Storm Nicole As It Approaches Maryland Tropical Storm Nicole is slowly strengthening into a hurricane as it makes landfall in the south, but it could be until Friday when the DMV area feels its effects. The National Weather Service is advising residents in Maryland and Virginia to enjoy the sunny skies of the past few days, because come Friday morning, they are likely to be replaced by whipping winds and drenching rain. Meteorologists say that sustained winds approaching 70 mph were reported on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and the center of the storm is now expected to move across central and northern Florida into southern Georgia Thursd…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B
Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Nobody claimed the top $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but three from the DMV area are feeling lucky after winning seven-figure prizes in Wednesday’s drawing. In Maryland, lottery officials say that two $1 million winning tickets were sold, one at the Cross Keys Exxon on Falls Road in Baltimore City and in Calvert County at Giant on Solomons Island Road in Frederick. A Fairfax County lottery player in Virginia also is in possession of a winning $1 million Powerball ticket that was purchased at 7-Eleven on Soapstone Drive in Reston. The winning numbers on Wednesday, Nov. 2 were: 02-11-22-35…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Casting Call Announced In The DMV Area For New CNN Political True Crime Show Casting Call Announced In The DMV Area For New CNN Political True Crime Show
Casting Call Announced In The DMV Area For New CNN Political True Crime Show A casting call has been announced for a new CNN political true crime show set to film in the DMV area, according to AuditionsFree. The shoot is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 7 through Nov. 18, with exact locations not yet determined. Non-union actors of all ethnicities in the 20s to 60s age range are encouraged to apply by filling out this form. The gig, which is casting various look-alikes and political figures, will pay $250 for lead actors and $220 for supporting roles.  To learn more about the opportunity, click here.

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington
Monumental Sports And Entertainment Buys NBC Sports Washington Monumental Sports and Entertainment recently bought its partner, NBC Sports Washington, according to WTOP. Almost five million households of sports fans can currently access NBC Sports Washington on 25 cable television providers in the DMV area, WTOP said. Before buying NBC Sports Washington, Monumental Sports and Entertainment already owned the Wizards, Capitals, Mystics and Capital One Arena, as well as 33% of NBC Sports Washington, the website said. Click here for the full story about Monumental Sports and Entertainment's purchase on WTOP.com.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back
Arlington Foodies Desperate To Bring Crepe Truck Back Members of the Arlington community are folding together in support of their favorite crepe business. Roberto Catanuso and Mounir Elhilali rolled out food truck Crepe Parfait — which translates to perfect crepes — more than a decade ago. They've been bringing joy and their delicious French treats to events across the DMV area ever since. That was, until, the truck broke down beyond repair, forcing Crepe Parfait to cancel its events, from Arlington neighborhoods to the Chevy Chase Farmers Market in Maryland, according to their Facebook page. However, Arlington residents aren't…

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by AJ Goldbloom