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Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge
Fences Going Up In DC As Trump’s Birthday, Army Parade Spark Security Surge Massive road closures, fencing, and stepped-up police patrols are coming to DC and Arlington ahead of the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade and President Donald Trump’s birthday celebration, officials say. The United States Army’s parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, in Washington, DC, leading to massive security upgrades from local, state, and federal authorities. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the parade a National Special Security Event, or NSSE, a classification based on the event’s significance, size, and attendees. “The Secret Service, along with our state, local…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival, Injures One, Cancels Parade: Officials Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival, Injures One, Cancels Parade: Officials
Explosion Rocks Maryland Main Street Festival, Injures One, Cancels Parade: Officials Thousands of families in Laurel missed out on a popular parade Saturday morning after a propane tank explosion rocked the city’s Main Street as vendors were setting up for the annual event, officials confirmed. The explosion happened around 7:15 a.m. on May 10, at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department said. “Initial report is that a food truck propane tank exploded,” PGFD said in a public alert on X. Approx 7:12am PGFD units were dispatched to the 500 block of Main St in Laurel for an outside fire. Initial report is that a food truck pr…

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by Zak Failla
Events
Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List
Best VA Cities For St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Ranked In New Study: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…

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by Chris Spiker