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Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas.
Food stamps: Majority of seniors in DC region missing out on SNAP benefits
There are more than 15,700 seniors over the age of 65 who are missing out on receiving food assistance in D.C. A report conducted by the National Council on Aging found that between 34% and 37% of seniors in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland are eligible to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for DC area
WASHINGTON - Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Wind gusts reached above 60 mph, plus lightning, heavy rain, and hail was spotted in some areas as the storms moved in. Thunderstorms calmed to rain around11:00 p.m. Thursday night.
Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math.
Maryland medical experts explain how to protect yourself from nationwide listeria outbreak
BALTIMORE -- You may want to think twice before unwrapping that deli meat in your fridge. A nationwide listeria outbreak is impacting Maryland with eight reported cases, according to the CDC.The CDC is advising families to not eat Boar's Head products after they were contaminated with listeria.Federal regulators handed out several violations at the Boar's Head plant in Virginia that prompted a nationwide recall of its deli meats because of listeria found near the production lines.This listeria outbreak has caused 57 people to become ill in the United States and killed nine others. Listeria is a bacteria that can survive in...
Add another presidential candidate to the mix: Green Party qualifies for ballot in Maryland
Maryland election officials certified that the Green Party had collected more than the 10,000 petition signatures needed to be officially recognized by the state as a political party, a designation that lets it place candidates on the ballot.
Howard County Principal, Marcy Leonard, Retires After Decades of Distinguished Service
Marcy Leonard, beloved principal of Wilde Lake High School, entered retirement this summer after decades of working as a teacher, administrator, and principal. For Leonard, working in education has always come natural to her. “My mom was an elementary school teacher. I grew up in a household where education was important and valued,” Leonard said.
Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joubelky Metellus, a missing 16-year-old from Silver Spring. Metellus was last seen on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 2000 block of Treetop...
Urgent Search for Missing 80-Year-Old Man in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Police Seek Public's Assistance
The Montgomery County Police Department is intensifying their efforts and reaching out to locals for help in finding George Corum, an 80-year-old man reported missing from his Silver Spring home; concern is growing as the hours tick by since his last known sighting. Authorities have not provided specific details about the circumstances of his disappearance, but the call for public assistance suggests an urgent need to ascertain Mr. Corum's whereabouts and welfare.
1 person taken to hospital after rollover crash in Columbia, Howard County Police says
COLUMBIA, Md. — One person was taken to the hospital Thursday after a rollover crash in Columbia, Howard County Police said. Officers and paramedics responded around 12:20 p.m. and found two vehicles involved in a crash. One vehicle was on its side, police said. The intersection of Route 108...
Two Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide Following Rockville Shooting Incident
Montgomery County Police have released additional information regarding a fatal shooting that occurred this morning in Rockville. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:50 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police – 1st District officers were dispatched to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 60-year-old male with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Hagerstown-area high school football scores, live updates from Week 1
Welcome to the Friday Night Live football scoreboard, with in-game updates from all of the Hagerstown area's football teams in action on Week 1. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, so be sure to check in often, and we'll be adding highlights from social media and on-site reporters and photographers throughout the night....
Ravens Mourn Death of OL Coach Joe D’Alessandris
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Baltimore Ravens learned on Sunday, August 25, 2024 that offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris passed away at 70 years old. Del’Alessandris had been hospitalized due to an “acute illness,” according to a team announcement last week. The...
Eflin could return Sunday to start at Colorado (plus other pregame notes)
LOS ANGELES – With 28 games left in the regular season, the chase is on for the Orioles. They are chasing a playoff berth and an American League East title, but also chasing the calendar in terms of getting their injured players back with enough time both to perform at their previous levels and also impact the playoff race.
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