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Teenager injured in Prince George's County shooting: Police
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — A shooting left a teenager injured in Prince George's County Saturday afternoon, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers said they responded to the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a teenager suffering from gunshot wounds.
Local art organizations face budget cuts after Maryland approval
Maryland approved a 1% budget cut to local art organizations, for the fiscal year, with the cut of the Maryland State Arts Council, which gives grant money to many organizations across the state. Local groups and advocates alike are not pleased with the new changes. The Art League of Ocean...
Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges
On July 28, 2023, Donte Peoples was working as a truck driver and making a delivery at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana when he encountered a problem. A security guard, he said, informed him that his driver’s license was suspended for unpaid child support. The development set off a chain of events that “totally […] The post Maryland is unfairly suspending driver’s licenses over child support, Legal Aid alleges appeared first on 92 Q.
Police ID 17-Year-Old Killed In Shooting At The Columbia Mall In Howard County (Updated)
Police were called to the food court on reports of gunfire where they found 17-year-old Columbia resident Angelo Little dead at the scene around 6:10 p.m., they said. The suspects had left mall property when police arrived, however, there was no ongoing threat or danger to the public. According to...
Russell Chasing Elusive De Francis Dash with Prince of Jericho
LAUREL, MD – Since going out on her own in 2018 trainer Brittany Russell has seen her operation grow every year, reaching career highs of 687 starts, 177 wins and $7.99 million in purse earnings in 2023. The 34-year-old Russell also won her first Grade 1 race last year,...
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
Maryland overcomes big deficit, evens Big 26 Baseball Classic series with Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania seemed poised to again take down Maryland at the Big 26 Baseball Classic before the visitors roared back. Overcoming a 6-0 deficit, Maryland evened the three-game series at FNB Field, erupting for six runs in the bottom of the sixth to collect a 9-8 decision. If you purchase a...
Heading into second Olympics, Phoebe Bacon is locked in to bring a medal home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — When it comes to establishing herself as a world-class swimmer, Phoebe Bacon has nothing to prove; she's already competed on the highest stage. However, the 21-year-old from Chevy Chase, Maryland still believes there's more to accomplish. After missing the 2024 World Championships, she's headed into Paris more determined than ever.
Hospice Volunteer Rachel Sherman with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Rachel Sherman, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, was honored with the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award at the Juneteenth Celebration of Black Excellence Networking and Awards Event at the Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, Maryland. The award recognizes volunteerism and is sponsored by AmeriCorps and the Office of the President...
Fire in Howard County leaves 40 residents displaced, two pets dead
BALTIMORE -- A fire in Howard County early Saturday morning left 40 residents displaced, and two pets dead, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.Firefighters responded to the 6300 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge for an apartment building fire just after 5:00 a.m. after a 911 call. When they arrived, they encountered fire conditions on the second, third, and fourth floors of the structure. The incident commander requested additional firefighters and equipment.It took about an hour to extinguish the fire, according to the department. As a result of the blaze, 14 apartments sustained heavy damage and were deemed uninhabitable. The American Red Cross is assisting residents with temporary housing and other immediate needs.One firefighter, and a resident were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and one resident who was treated at the scene declined hospital transport.Two dogs, and a cat, died in the fire. The origin and cause of the fire are still under investigation.
Herndon woman killed in Ashburn crash
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A 22-year-old Herndon woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Ashburn. At approximately 10:15 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Ashburn Village Road and Fultonham...
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
Loved ones say final goodbye to Vikings Khyree Jackson, former athletes after deadly crash
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Loved ones and friends said their final goodbye to Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and former Wise High School Football player Isaiah Hazel Friday morning. They were two of the three men killed in a car crash in Prince George’s County on July 6. On Friday, First Baptist […]
Cyclist dead after driver hit him in Fells Point Friday
A 44-year-old man was killed after a driver hit his bike and sent him into traffic in the Fells Point neighborhood late Friday afternoon, according to Baltimore police. Preliminary investigation details suggest that the driver hit the cyclist in the area of South Caroline Street and Bank Street. When hit, the cyclist was thrown from his seat and fell onto another car that was stopped on the 400 block of South Caroline Street, and the impact from the second car threw him into a third. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Heat, humidity, and storms return to Baltimore this week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. July 28 — Sunny skies take us through the end of the weekend with heat, humidity, and storms returning this week. Sunday is another nice day with sunshine and highs in the hot low 90s with another round of lower humidity levels. The...
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