The then-businessman ran newspaper adverts in 1989 after five teenagers were all wrongfully convicted of the rape and beating of a jogger in Central Park
GREENBELT, Md. (DC News Now) -- Five "young men" were injured in a shooting that happened in Greenbelt Friday afternoon, police said. The Prince George's County Fire Department said three people had serious injuries and two people were hurt critically after the shooting which took place in Schrom Hills Park, off Hanover Parkway at around 3 []
After five years of pandemic- and snowpack-related closures, Yosemite National Park has reopened "glamping" campsites where visitors will have access to showers, gourmet meals and a view of the park's wild back country. Camping hopefuls can now enter a lottery to experience three of the five available campsites at the High Sierra Camps from June to September. The two other sites, Vogelsang and Merced Lake — respectively the highest elevation campsite and the oldest and most remote campsite,...
Frustrated by the two-party system? Polling shows you’re not alone, with more Americans than ever supporting the idea of a third party. But the winner of November’s presidential election will be either Biden or Trump, and voters weighing other candidates need to consider if a protest vote to end the duopoly might instead help end […]
Expensive parking charges in or close to city centres is nothing new, but some shoppers claim that a perfect storm of deterrents has stopped them coming into Sheffield city centre altogether. Meadowhall with hundreds of shops and free parking next door, the convenience of online shopping, and the cost of living crisis highlighting those little expenses throughout the day have all been cited by readers as reasons to dodge the city centre altogether. Get the latest headlines delivered straight to...
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventuresOne of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took place as I hiked through the Bielawa nature reserve in northern Poland, about 40 miles north of Gdansk. I had left the village of Sławoszyno via a dirt track and was heading towards Kłanino, the open countryside and fields disappearing from my sight as the hedgerows grew taller either side of me. As I...
Five teenagers were shot and injured during a “senior skip day” gathering at Schrom Hills Park in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Friday afternoon.
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Mum Emma McCafferty said she was 'taken aback' by the prices being charged at Coombe Abbey Park
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that developers and home builders in California may challenge the fees commonly imposed by cities and counties to pay for new roads, schools, sewers and other public improvements. The justices said these “impact fees” may be unconstitutional if builders and developers are forced to pay an unfair share of the cost of public projects. Developers have contended that limiting California’s high fees would lead to the construction of more affordable new housing....
Five unidentified male teenagers between the ages of 16-18 were shot and left injured during a water gun fight at the Schrom Hills Park. Officials believe the suspect escaped from the scene by hiding among the massive crowd that had erupted into chaos after hearing the gunshots. One of the injured teens is currently in critical condition and had to be airlifted from the scene while the other four are currently in stable condition
The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Krieg Seattle vibes coming in STRONG: I hope you got a chance to bask in the sun yesterday because Seattleites will have no such opportunity today, according to the forecast from Weather.com. This morning, expect cloudy skies and temperatures crawling from the high 40s to low 50s. At around 4 pm, you should start to see some showers that will carry on into Friday morning. I hope...