around 9:30 p.m. Saturday for a “domestic situation.”

Officers said that after an “altercation” in the house, the 25-year-old Herndon man聽left before police arrived, allegedly kidnapping someone that he knew, taking that person’s car and fleeing the area.

Police from several agencies chased the car from Virginia through the District and into Maryland, they say. The car and the alleged kidnapping victim were both left in Prince George’s County, .

Police said the alleged victim is safe and the man is still on the run. Multiple charges have been filed against him, according to police, including robbery, assault and reckless driving.

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Police said it happened around 3:30 a.m. near 17th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, near the National Mall.

The driver of one of the cars ran from the scene.

That person was quickly picked up by uniformed Secret Service officers, who turned him over to U.S. Park Police.

A passenger in the other car was ejected pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of that car was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

U.S. Park Police are investigating the crash. The driver who ran from the scene of the crash is in custody and “charges are being coordinated” with the U.S. State’s Attorney’s Office.

The crash happened less than two weeks after a聽Dundalk, Maryland, man was shot and killed near a U.S. Secret Service checkpoint on May 25. He had previously been arrested for trespassing on White House grounds.

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Fourteen students have been named semifinalists, including 13 from public schools and one from a private school.

The list includes one student each from Anne Arundel County and Calvert County public schools, four from Howard County public schools, six from Montgomery County Public Schools, one from Washington County Public Schools and one from a private school in North Bethesda.

鈥淲e are unbelievably proud by the national recognition for our students鈥� academic, artistic and career and technical education accomplishments,鈥� said State Superintendent of Schools Carey M. Wright. 鈥淭hese students are among the best and the brightest and we wish them well during the final round of the selection process.鈥�

The program started in 1964 and honors top high school seniors in the U.S., with up to聽161 students nationwide being named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education.

Scholars are selected based on their accomplishments across many areas, including academic and artistic achievement, career and technical education (CTE) success, leadership and school and community involvement.

The finalists will be announced later this year.

The semifinalists are:

• Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Nora B. Devine from Severna Park High School (CTE)
• Calvert County Public Schools: Kayla Rae Jones from Patuxent High School (CTE)
• Howard County Public School System: Nikhil R. Maddirala from Marriott Ridge High School, Advik Rai from River Hill High School, Chelsea I. Sun from Atholton High School (CTE) and Jayen A. Tolia from Reservoir High School.
• Montgomery County Public Schools: Mayme Rose Killeen from Walt Whitman High School, Anya Frances Kleinman from Richard Montgomery High School, Cooper Liu Li from Montgomery Blair High School, Grace E. Li from Richard Montgomery High School, Sherry Lin from Richard Montgomery High School and Aditya Purohit from Richard Montgomery High School.
• Washington County Public Schools: Ella Bryn Rechtorovic from Williamsport High School (Arts)
• Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda: Joseph Michael Doherty

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Shortly before 9:30 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a call for a “man stabbing a dog” in the 2300 block of Nicholson Street SE.

Animal control arrived and took the dog following the stabbing, police said.

The man fled the scene before the police arrived Saturday morning.

No information on the dog’s condition was available.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202鈥�727鈥�9099 or text 50411.

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Free meals are back for kids at Nationals Park through the summer.

Children 12 and younger each get one free meal at Nationals home games. The promotion includes one hot dog, a bag of chips and a bottle of water. For those looking for vegetarian and gluten-free option, those are available too.

To get the free food, an adult must scan their ticket with their children with them at one of the designated spots for the promotion before the end of the seventh inning at home games.

Adults can get the free meals at the Kids Eat Free kiosks by Sections 111 and 143, the Nats Snacks stand at Section 229 where the vegetarian option is available, the Kids Eat Free stand at Section 320 where the vegetarian option is also available, and Arepa Zone at Section 148 for the gluten-free option.

For more information on the deal, .

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From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 15, Panda Fest will take over Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 4th and 7th streets with Asian food, culture and traditions at the forefront.

Festival organizers say there will be over 100 food vendors offering more than 200 street food selections. In addition to the dish varieties, the event will also feature cultural performances and activities.

Tickets at 10 a.m. Prices start at $10 and children under six receive free admission.

鈥淒.C. already has a special connection to pandas, so bringing Panda Fest to the District and the DMV felt like a natural fit,鈥� said BiuBiu Xu, founder of Panda Fest, in a news release.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to create an experience that brings people together through food, culture and community while celebrating the incredible diversity of Asian cultures in one of the most vibrant cities in the country.鈥�

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D.C. police identified the victim as Brady Flowers Jr., 18, of Southwest D.C. He was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said Saturday.

Officers said Flowers was shot around 4:30 p.m. Thursday in an alley near the 4500 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Tenleytown. Police said they found him behind an establishment after responding to reports of a shooting in the area.

Flowers attended nearby Jackson鈥慠eed High School, where he was a senior.

In a message sent to the school community, Principal Sah Brown described Flowers as a “cherished member of the Jackson鈥慠eed community” who will be “greatly missed.”

Brown said Flowers was a bright student who had expressed interest in serving his community after graduation through military service or law enforcement. Flowers was involved in football, and Brown said he was known for building strong relationships with classmates and staff.

Brown also said the D.C. Public Schools Crisis Response Team would be at Jackson鈥慠eed at 11 a.m. Monday. The team includes mental health professionals trained to help students, staff and families cope with loss. He said the school鈥檚 own wellness team would also be available.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call D.C. police at 202-727鈥�9099 or text a tip to 50411. Police said a reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the incident involved three men and unfolded聽near the Great Falls area of the river. All three ended up in the water and were able to self-rescue onto the Virginia shoreline.

First responders with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene around 2 p.m.

Update – Kayaker was pronounced dead at the Fairfax INOVA Hospital after a boating mishap on Potomac River at Great Falls. Police will conduct a death investigation.

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Piringer said one of the men was unconscious and suffering life鈥憈hreatening injuries. He was resuscitated at the scene and transferred by boat for medical care.

The kayaker was later pronounced dead at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Piringer said.

“We believe they were boating in and around the Great Falls and somehow got caught up in some hydraulics up in that area,” Piringer said. “Water’s very low, so it’s treacherous in some areas.”

He said police will conduct a death investigation.

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The seizures stemmed from incidents on Wednesday and Thursday, when firearms were found at St. Charles High School in Waldorf.

Sheriff’s deputies searched the homes of two students they believed were responsible for bringing the firearms to the school.

At one home, deputies found a 3D printer they believe was used in the production of a polymer-style firearm recovered by a school resource officer at the high school on Wednesday. The printer was seized as evidence.

On Thursday, a fully automatic handgun was recovered from a different student’s locker. Deputies then obtained a search warrant and found six additional firearms that were “unsecured,” as well as ammunition, magazines and various “firearm accessories” at the home of the student.

The ammunition and four of the firearms were located inside of the student’s bedroom, according to the sheriff’s office.

The case is going to be sent to the State鈥檚 Attorney鈥檚 Office for review to determine the appropriate charges.

Anyone with information on the cases or who has knowledge of any weapons in schools is asked to contact the Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Residents can also submit tips online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.

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Through Tuesday, Live Nation is offering a series of deals where you can snag tickets for a variety of concerts for just $30 鈥� with service fees included.

The deal, running under a “Summer of Live” banner, includes shows that are scheduled for the region until Nov. 10.

To see which shows are included in the deal, search for the ticket type labeled “Summer of Live Promotion.” Several venues from around the D.C. area are participating in the sale.

As of Sunday, there are still seats available for the promotion price.

Some shows include:

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  Warner Theatre in D.C.
  May 15

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  Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia
  May 29

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  Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore
  June 6

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  CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore
  June 7

• 
  Jiffy Lube Live
  Bristow, Virginia
  June 24

• 
  Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia
  July 16

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered the flags be lowered following her death聽on April 16.

Wanzer Fairfax was killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax in an apparent murder-suicide as they were going through a “messy divorce.”

Wanzer Fairfax was a dentist with a practice in Northern Virginia.

“We remember Dr. Cerina Fairfax鈥檚 life and her devotion to others, her patients, and most especially, her children,” wrote Spanberger. “We honor her educational achievements, professional success, service to our Commonwealth, and her deep love for her family.”

Flags will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Monday at all state and local government buildings in Virginia.

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The incident happened around 12:50 a.m. on the southbound lanes of BW Parkway at Maryland Route 198.

The bus was carrying about 40 passengers when it overturned, according to park police. One person was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The incident caused the southbound lanes to close through the early morning, later reopening shortly before 7:30 a.m., according to WTOP Traffic Reporter Steve Dresner. The northbound lanes remained open.

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Monday morning temperatures started in the 40s and will only climb into the mid to upper 50s in the afternoon. A cold front moving through the D.C. region is bringing thicker clouds, a few spotty sprinkles and a gusty northwest breeze. Skies will clear in the evening, setting the stage for a much colder night.

A freeze warning will take effect early Tuesday morning for the District, and parts of Maryland and Virginia, including in Prince George’s, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, King George and Arlington counties and the City of Alexandria.

According to the National Weather Service, the freeze warning runs between 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Low temperatures are expected to drop below freezing in many locations, with some spots falling into the 20s. There is a risk of frost and a damaging freeze late Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Residents are urged to bring in or cover sensitive plants, protect pets and take steps to prevent frozen pipes.聽“Plants will have to be protected or brought indoors to prevent damage,” WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford said.

After Tuesday’s expected frosty start, sunshine should return and temperatures rebound modestly, making for a pleasant spring afternoon, with highs reaching the mid-60s.

A stronger warmup arrives midweek, with highs back in the 70s Wednesday along with a chance for showers. By Thursday, sunshine returns and temperatures could climb into the 80s, marking a sharp turnaround from the early-week chill.

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TODAY:聽Partly to mostly cloudy, sprinkles possible. Highs between 54 and 60.
Winds: Northwest 5 to 15 mph, gusts to 25 mph

罢翱狈滨骋贬罢:听FREEZE WARNING: Mainly clear and cold. Lows between 29 and 36.
Winds: North around 5 mph

TUESDAY:聽Mostly sunny. Morning frost possible outside the Beltway. Highs between 60 and 65.
Winds: North to south 5 to 10 mph

WEDNESDAY:聽Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Highs between 74 and 79.
Winds: Southwest 5 to 10 mph

THURSDAY:聽Sunny. Highs between 75 and 80.
Winds: Northwest 5 to 10 mph

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Police identified the sergeant in a release as Matthew Sylvester, of Warrenton. He was arrested around 1 a.m. by the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of aggravated sexual battery.

The charges stem from an off-duty incident involving two individuals who were known to Sylvester, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Sylvester, 40, is a 16-year police veteran who works in the Internal Affairs Bureau.

Additional details regarding the arrest were not immediately made available by police.

Sylvester is on administrative leave pending the investigation.

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The school year must end by June 19, 2027, a date set by the Maryland State Board of Education after the district was approved earlier this year for new scheduling guidelines.

Changes being considered by the district for the next school year include:

• Starting the school year earlier in August
• Identifying religious holidays that can be used as inclement weather makeup days
• Shortening either the winter or spring break

Before the matter is decided, MCPS officials are asking for the community to .

Mapping out makeup days has proved to be a continuous issue for the county during the 2025-2026 school year after snowstorms prompted closures. In fact, efforts to use Eid al-Fitr as a makeup day drew backlash and forced the district to ultimately revert its decision.

The current school year was extended to June 26 before an MSBE waiver allowed officials to trim a few days and shift requirements to allow the system to instead meet a number of school hours.

Whereas the county previously was required to have 180 instructional days, it was allowed to meet a minimum of 1,080 hours of instruction for elementary and middle school students and 1,170 hours for high school students.

The school board is expected to finalize a decision for the 2026-2027 year at its April 30 meeting.

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