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After Two Failed Comeback Bids, Vincent Orange Is Working as a Mid-Level D.C. Bureaucrat
For the better part of three decades, Vincent Orange has been a brash, blustery, and occasionally bizarre part of D.C.’s civic life. So his absence from the political scene these past two years after his failed Ward 5 Council comeback has felt a bit surprising to Loose Lips. Plenty of politicos have wondered: Where did you go, VO?
Rite Aid has closed these 80 stores in Pa. since filing for bankruptcy
It’s no surprise that since Rite Aid started closing hundreds of stores after it filed bankruptcy in October, that many of the locations were in the Keystone State. After all, Pennsylvania is the pharmaceutical company’s home state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
3rd Maryland man arrested in Columbia murder-for-hire plot: DOJ
Authorities arrested a third Maryland man in connection with a murder-for-hire plot, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Maryland. Tyrik "Son-Son" Braxton, 28, joins previously convicted Daquante Thomas, 22, and Jourdain "JBlacc" Larose, 29, who were already sentenced in the plot. Braxton is sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in the death of Juan Ross on Oct. 23, 2020, the DOJ said.
Maryland Weather: Showers & storms likely tonight
BALTIMORE-- Scattered storms will develop late this evening through the overnight. Some storms will have heavy downpours.After a warm and muggy day, were looking at the chance of rain returning to the area later this evening into tonight. Some of the scattered showers & storms will contain heavy downpours. While most places will see a quarter to half inch of rain, some areas will see locally higher amounts where storms take place. Look for low temperatures in the mid-70s with plenty of humidity tonight.Scattered showers and storms are possible again Wednesday and Thursday with a stationary front draped across the area....
Prince George’s County Woman Charged With Multiple Counts Of Insurance Fraud
– Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that the Grand Jury for Prince George’s County has handed down two indictments charging Rhonda Keisha Powell, also known as Rhonda Keisha Jackson, 38, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland with two counts of felony insurance fraud, one count of theft of property with a value of at least $25,000, and one count of attempted theft of property valued at $100,000 or more.
Environmental lawyers share how Chevron doctrine’s overturning impacts Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Outdoor food truck "court" planned in Salem. Housing complex rehab in Saltville wins $2.4 million state loan. Mountain Valley Pipeline developer Equitrans and EQT together again as $5.45 billion deal closes. The post Environmental lawyers share how Chevron doctrine’s overturning impacts Virginia; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Welcomes Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology
Keith Rice, Vice President of Information Technology at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) welcomes Vice President of Information Technology, Keith Rice. After decades of serving elementary and secondary educational institutions, Rice looks forward to supporting the Y and its mission. “I have...
Maryland Farm & Harvest to include segment on Smithsburg's Misty Meadows Farm July 23
Maryland Public Television's series Maryland Farm & Harvest will celebrate cows and the farm families who care for all of them during Cow Week. On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m., stay tuned for “The Local Buy” segment, when host Al Spoler satisfies his sweet tooth with a visit to Misty Meadows Farm Creamery in Smithsburg. Farmers Betsy and David Herbst show how their fresh milk becomes churned ice cream. The creamery’s other visitors are from Hagerstown's Grace Academy Summer Camp. ...
Aldi to Hold Grand Opening and Sneak Peek This Week
Last month we let you know that ALDI at 737 S Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Walnut Hill will be opening on July 25th. The grocery store has announced that it will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 25th at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place about...
Montgomery County business owner giving back to help people live healthier lives
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — Musu Wheeler is the owner of Integrative Health Recreation in Gaithersburg, a business she started five years ago focusing on the importance of health and wellness. Wheeler is a physiologist and she said it’s important to promote the importance of health and wellness, especially in underserved communities. “We talk […]
Hagerstown man charged in recent double shooting that left one dead
Hagerstown Police have arrested one of two suspects in last Thursday's fatal shooting near downtown Hagerstown, according to court documents. Brandon Lamont Hinton Jr., 24, is facing numerous charges including first-degree murder for the death of Rusty Mark Edwards, 49, according to charging documents filed in Washington County District Court. Edwards would have turned 50 on Saturday. ...
Marathon Takes Over Former Freestate Gas Station Location
Marathon Gas Station is officially open at 20650 Frederick Rd in Germantown. The gas station took over the longtime home of the Freestate gas station that closed last month. Marathon brand gasoline is available through retail outlets across the U.S., including the District of Columbia. Marathon stations are predominantly owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs.
The push to make Friendship Heights a ‘15-minute neighborhood’
D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, businesses in the Friendship Heights corridor were “on their own” before Montgomery County’s Friendship Heights Urban District was created, according to Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson. Friedson said the district and the nonprofit Friendship Heights Alliance are working together with D.C....
$1,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Quincy’s in Gaithersburg
A $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at Quincy’s (616 Quince Orchard R) in Gaithersburg. The ticket remains unclaimed as of Monday, July 22. Quincy’s is a local bar and grille that offers a variety of American dishes, including wings, burgers, and pizzas....
Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell...
San Alejo to Open Montgomery County Location
San Alejo, a Salvadoran restaurant with its first location in Hyattsville, will be expanding to include a Montgomery County location at 7643 New Hampshire Ave in Takoma Park. The restaurant will be taking over the space that was previously home to No. 1 China in Takoma Langley Crossroads. San Alejo...
Catonsville Woman Wins $75K on X The Cash Second-Chance Promotion
Catonsville retiree Barbara Janowiak celebrated her $75,000 second-chance prize with family members at Lottery headquarters. Baltimore County retiree randomly picked from more than 18 million entries. For nearly two decades, Barbara Janowiak worked at the Baltimore Montgomery Wards warehouse and retail store performing accounting duties for the bustling retail and...
Six Flags America to Implement Chaperone Policy Beginning Friday, July 26
Six Flags America at 13710 Central Ave in Bowie, MD has announced it will implement a chaperone policy starting Friday, July 26, 2024. Under the new policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time.
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