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1 dead, multiple people shot in Taneytown, sheriff's office says
TANEYTOWN, Md. — One person is dead after multiple people were shot overnight in a mass shooting in Taneytown. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said deputies, Maryland state troopers, Taneytown police officers and county fire crews were called around 10:05 p.m. to Bear Run Road off Runnymede Road, where they found multiple people shot.
Accused killer remains on the run nearly one year after man gunned down in car
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for a man wanted in connection to an unsolved 2023 homicide. Lamont B Johnson Jr. 37, of Baltimore is facing multiple charges including first and second degree murder. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting Tiwan Wilson, 22,...
Wild 'N Out announces farewell tour with a stop in Baltimore this September
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The popular comedy improv show Wild N' Out is hitting the road for its farewell tour. "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap." is kicking off their tour in Fall 2024 with a stop in Baltimore in September. The "Wild 'N Out Live: The Final Lap...
Baltimore elite inner-city baseball program Visions Select to showcase talent in Bahamas
BALTIMORE - More than a dozen Baltimore youth baseball players are getting ready to hit the skies to compete under the international spotlight. Visions Select, an elite inner-city program for travel baseball, is going to the Bahamas this weekend to compete against some of the world's top athletes in the Babe Ruth Caribbean Championship.The program, which has grown to 80 children across four teams, molds boys into young men. Beyond baseball, coaches emphasize education and life skills. "It's my everything," shortstop Kendal Sellers told WJZ. "Other than my family and education, this is all I do."These ballplayers spend 10 months of the...
Trinity Episcopal Church finds new ways to embrace local community
SHEPHERDSTOWN — After its first leadership change in 40 years in February, following the retirement of its rector, G.T. Schramm, Trinity Episcopal Church has been looking for new ways to integrate itself into the fabric of the Shepherdstown community. Evidence of this could be found during Street Fest on...
Rockville Celebrates Independence Day at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
The City of Rockville is hosting its annual Independence Day celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm from 7-10 p.m. Thursday. Kicking off the event, Music by Uncle Jesse will perform until 8:45 p.m., when Mayor Monique Ashton and the city council will commemorate the holiday with a warm welcome. Then, the Victorian Lyric Opera Company will perform the national anthem before returning to Music by Uncle Jesse, who will continue performing until the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.
Good times for Hard Times
Nearly a year after it closed due to plumbing issues, Hard Times Cafe is making its long-awaited comeback at the Woodley Gardens Shopping Center in Rockville. The restaurant’s popular chili will be ready in time for dinner on Friday July 5th, with lunch service resuming on the 9th. Co-owner Bob Howard, who opened this Hard Times location in 1984, says the new menu is largely unchanged but the decor has gotten an upgrade. “We put in a brand new floor, painted the place, stained and refinished,” he says. “The food will be just as great.”
Shepherdstown turns out for Independence Day celebration in a big way
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Shepherdstown celebrates Independence Day like no other town. Maverick Demerit said he’s “excited about carrying the flag” in the parade. And Mr. and Mrs. Uncle Sam were decked out in their red, white and blue. “The best of America is Independence day,” the couple said. “What could be better? […]
Bowie police warn residents to stay cautious after spike in armed robberies
BOWIE, Md. (DC News Now) — After seeing a rise in armed robberies across the city, the Bowie Police Department (BPD) warned residents to use caution when going to the bank or ATM. The BPD said “jugging” is a term that is applied when people take cash from the bank or ATM. The suspect then […]
Young DC Man Shot And Killed In Prince George’s County
FORESTVILLE, Md. – The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting that took place Tuesday night in the Forestville area. The victim is 20-year-old Diontre Mackall of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
‘The Jamie Raskin Oratorio’: Life of Maryland congressman interpreted in classical music piece
Sometimes the written word isn’t enough — even if the story being told is a vivid, passionate, at times tragic, tale. Poetry by Anne Becker — Takoma Park’s former poet laureate — adapted from Raskin’s 2023 memoir is set to original music, in a work commissioned by Washington Musica Viva, a nonprofit group dedicated to the performance of classical, contemporary and jazz-based chamber music in intimate settings.
‘Visit Annapolis’ campaign kicks off at BWI Marshall
Clear Channel Outdoor’s Airports Division has kicked off a partnership and sponsorship with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County to activate what’s billed as a first-of-its-kind brand takeover of the concourse at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport as the industry is expecting record numbers for the summer travel season.
Maryland agency issues $3.8M in bonds to Town of Berlin
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced last week it has issued $3.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts in Berlin. “Berlin is a special, lovable and growing place. Our Local Government Infrastructure Financing program is an important tool...
Runaway horse steals the show at Takoma Park’s July 4th parade
Like a scene out of an old-fashioned Western, a riderless runaway horse galloped along the route of Takoma Park’s annual July 4th parade Thursday morning, scattering marchers and startling bystanders who gazed in disbelief as it flew by. Its black mane flying, the brown horse, without a bridle or...
Pediatric urgent care coming to Brambleton
After a long time gestating, things are starting to pop at the tiny Brambleton Corner Plaza center in Ashburn. Another new tenant has been announced. It’s ABC Pediatric Urgent Care — an urgent care center especially for kids. It’s going into the nearly 2,000 s.f. unit right next door to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
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