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Phase two of Woodward High reopening in Rockville set to begin
Construction on athletic fields and an auditorium shell for Charles W. Woodward High School in Rockville is set to begin after the Montgomery County Board of Education approved Thursday a $35.2 million construction contract expansion for phase two of the school’s reopening. The approved contract change is another step...
Climate change’s toll on the health of Black communities
It’s not difficult for people to observe the influence climate change has had on the planet, whether through extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, melting glaciers or rising sea levels. But, its impact on communities’ health may not be as easily detected. Black communities, in particular, are especially vulnerable to...
Local Business Spotlight: Abode Title & Escrow
As we wrap up our series on real estate, today we speak with Olivia Surge of Abode Title & Escrow. The third piece, when it comes to buying a home, happens in the background for the most part. The title company investigates the history of the property to make sure there are no unexpected surprises for the buyer. Olivia explains what can go wrong, like a seller taking out a last-minute loan on the house and defaulting, resulting in a lien on the house. Unpaid trash bills. A renovation without a permit. Many things can pop up, and that is where a title company comes in.
Aaron Brooks chases dream of gold medal
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — In April, Hagerstown-native Aaron Brooks defeat defending Olympic gold medalist David Taylor to punch his ticket to the Paris Olympics. It will be the first time Brooks will represent Team USA at the Olympic Games, something he’s been dreaming about, and working towards, his entire life. “I think I […]
Pipers Cordes and Arina Haugen Shine in Pole Bending and Barrel Racing at High School Finals Rodeo
Wall's Piper Cordes led West River representatives at the National High School Finals Rodeo, excelling in pole bending and rising through the ranks within a day. Cordes started at 135th overall and moved to fifth in the second go-around. Newell's Kelsi Costello improved from 4.28 seconds to 2.68 seconds in...
Police Arrest Two Men In Connection To Prince George’s County Murder
OXON HILL, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged two men in connection to a fatal shooting in Oxon Hill. The suspects are 33-year-old Maverick Miller of Oxon Hill and 31-year-old Jujuan Hunter of Clinton. They are charged with the murder of 45-year-old Tyrone Jones of Washington, DC.
Former Dallas Cowboys Turned Washington Commanders Center 'Could Shape 2024 Season'
A foe turned friend could make all the difference for the Washington Commanders. New coaches tend to bring players the know with them when arriving to new locations so it wasn't a big surrprise when Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn brought a couple of Dallas Cowboys with him. One...
A MoCo alternate delegate’s sweet ride
MILWAUKEE – Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. Parked across the street from the Maryland delegation’s hotel in downtown Milwaukee is a brand new, stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck belonging...
Smithsonian Museum celebrates International Moon Day on July 20
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. is recognizing International Moon Day on July 20th, which commemorates the first human landing on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission. The museum's curator of meteorites, Cari Corrigan, will discuss the relationship between lunar meteorites and...
Suspect detained in Rockville armed robbery
Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Rockville Wednesday night, July 17, 2024. The robbery was reported in the 12500 block of Village Square Terrace at 9:50 PM Wednesday. @DCNewsLive on Twitter reported that a vehicle was later pulled over by police on Old Georgetown Road at the interchange with I-495 in Bethesda. At least one person in that vehicle was detained in relation to the armed robbery.
Maryland Carjacking Caught on Video, Police Seek Suspect
Video Released of Suspect in Upper Marlboro Attempted Carjacking UPPER MARLBORO, MD—The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Carjacking Interdiction Unit has released surveillance footage of a suspect involved in an…
Bethesda shopping center to get 118-unit housing development
The Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday approved plans by Bethesda-based builders W.C. & A.N. Miller Development Co. to build a 118-unit residential development at the Shops at Sumner Place in southwest Bethesda. Company President Robert Miller told the board before its unanimous vote that he is “excited about the...
Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision That Occurred Overnight
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment in Gaithersburg at approximately 2:15am on Saturday that has now been confirmed as fatal. The following is a brief summary of events regarding the fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on Goshen Road near Rock Elm Way:
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