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City considering ban on imitation and replica weapons
The city of Frederick is considering banning imitations and replicas of firearms. Frederick police Sgt. Michael Murphy said imitation guns have been used in crimes, can seriously harm people, and escalate interactions between civilians and police because they look real. At the July 17 Mayor and Board of Aldermen workshop, Murphy presented research that Frederick police did about replica and ...
$6,000 reward offered for information in deadly Baltimore stabbing
Baltimore police are offering a $6,000 reward for information about a deadly stabbing that occurred at the end of June. Police are looking for any information relating to the fatal stabbing of Antoine Grant in the 4000 block of Fairfax Road on June 29. Grant was originally said to have...
Habanero Tacos and Grill brings classic Mexican food with a twist to Frederick
The owner of Habanero Tacos and Grill said he wants to serve his customers a little bit of everything. His restaurant — and favorite dish there — reflect that wish. Jamie Hernandez del Cied and his brother-in-law, Osmar Rosa, opened their Mexican restaurant on South Jefferson Street in 2022. The restaurant offers a wide selection of Mexican food as well as dishes from other cultures. Besides ...
Man Sentenced to 27-Years for Brutally Attacking 63-Year-Old Landlord Over Rent Dispute
A 31-year-old Silver Spring man was sentenced today to 27-years in prison for a near-fatal attack on his landlord in April 2020 in a home on the 9700 block of Hastings Drive. According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Margaret Schweitzer sentenced defendant, Geofrey Gaitan, 31, of Silver Spring, to 30 years in prison suspend all but 27 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release.
MHEC approves bylaws for higher education advisory council
The Maryland Higher Education Commission approved bylaws for the advisory council that will review the process for academic program approvals, in hopes of heading off inter-campus fights like one that erupted last year.
Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports.
July 25 Showers And Thunderstorms Today Less Humid Tomorrow Into The Weekend
This same old frontal boundary remains stuck over our region, but will get a push to move out later today. There is rain in parts of our region this morning. As a cooler air mass arrives, the cold front in between will ignite thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Less humid...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
MCPD Drone Pilots Complete One-Thousand Flights
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that drone pilots from the Special Operations Division have successfully completed one thousand flights since the inception of the Drone as First Responder Program in October 2023. The program began in Silver Spring in 2023, expanded to Wheaton in March 2024, and is set to launch in Bethesda and Gaithersburg soon.
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