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Local owl pestering runners a hoot on Twitter

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — An owl in Montgomery County, Maryland, has been picking on runners along the Capital Crescent Trail recently. Now, the owl is taking his attacks online. Someone has created a Twitter account for the raptor, with a profile that reads, “I eat mice and regurgitate pellets. In between, I protect my turf from joggers.”

A Montgomery Parks spokeswoman says three people have been attacked. The D.C. area has also been home to other Twitter critters, including @CapitolHillFox, @NIH_Bear and the late @SnowyOwlDC.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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