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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…
Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time
Speeding Tesla Driver In Maryland Crash That Killed Veteran, Father Gets Prison Time A Maryland man who was driving nearly double the speed limit when he slammed into another car, killing a popular youth football coach and father of three, has been sentenced to jail time, prosecutors announced. William John Sternhagen, 63, of Severna Park, pleaded guilty to negligent manslaughter and reckless driving in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 10, officials said. A judge sentenced Sternhagen to 10 years, suspending all but 18 months of active incarceration. He will also serve five years of supervised probation after his release, according to the State’s Attorney’s…
Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports
Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports President Donald Trump's planned military parade in the nation's capital was already expected to be expensive — now officials are reportedly warning the price tag could climb even higher. Already saddled with an estimated $45 million cost, Trump's joint birthday celebration-turned-Army parade honoring the branch's 250th anniversary is raising concerns.  Some are warning it could have unexpected repercussions, including causing millions in damage to DC streets that will cost taxpayer dollars. The cost to repair streets damaged by the planned parade on Saturday, June 14 may top $16 mill…
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…
US Army Vet Gets $100K Late Christmas Present Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher US Army Vet Gets $100K Late Christmas Present Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher
US Army Vet Gets $100K Late Christmas Present Playing Maryland Lottery Scratcher A United States Army veteran got lucky with a lotto win of $100,000 during a late Christmas stop at his local gas station. The Severn resident, a retired US Army veteran, stopped at a local gas station to pick up the instant ticket he’d purchased weekly for years after running an errand for his wife. “We’d been pretty busy in the lead up to Christmas so I hadn’t bought a ticket in maybe a week,” he told Lottery officials. He purchased the winning ticket, 50 Years!, at Telegraph Exxon at 805 Reece Road in Severn. “Something about the ticket caught my eye, so I decided to splurge,” he said.…
Confederate Statue Depicting Slavery Removed From Arlington National Cemetery, Opinions Sought Confederate Statue Depicting Slavery Removed From Arlington National Cemetery, Opinions Sought
Confederate Statue Depicting Slavery Removed From Arlington National Cemetery, Opinions Sought The longstanding Confederate Memorial in the Arlington National Cemetery is on its way out, and public input is being sought. The Confederate Memorial is scheduled to be removed from Section 16 of the Arlington National Cemetery after nearly 110 years, at the request of Congress and implemented by the Secretary of Defense. At 32 feet tall, the bronze statue boasts 32 life-sized figures depicting mythical gods, alongside southern soldiers and civilians, its website says (click here for photos of the Confederate Memorial). Two of the figures are Black: One an enslaved woman holding…
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