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Quadball, formerly known as Quidditch, brings championships to Maryland
BALTIMORE -- Major League Quadball returned to Maryland this weekend for the 2024 Championship, which featured 12 teams from across the U.S. and Canada. A team from New York took home the Benepe Cup on Sunday.The game, formerly known as Quidditch, was made popular by the Harry Potter movies and book series. It then transformed from the page and screen to the field at Middlebury College in Vermont in 2005, which later expanded.The league was founded in 2014 and now features 15 teams in various cities across the country and Canada."Over the last 10 years, us at MLQ have tried...
74-year-old man dies after assault in Fells Point, according to police
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Fox45 obtained video capturing the assault of 74-year-old David Philpot near the corner of Eastern Ave and Ann in Fells Point. Philpot died early Sunday morning after being taken to the hospital, according to his family. Baltimore Police say on August 17 around 2:45 p.m., a...
Camels draw against George Mason in home opener, 3-3
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Kaleigh Backlund scored in the final 30 seconds off a set piece, and the Camels tied George Mason, 3-3, in the home opener Sunday afternoon at Eakes Athletics Complex. The Camels (0-1-1) scored the first two goals of the match, both from freshmen for their...
Emergency Preparedness Fair Set for Wednesday in Rockville
The National Cancer Institute hosts its 10th annual Community Emergency Preparedness Fair Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9605 Medical Center Drive in Rockville. The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and other local, state, federal and community partners will be there will with demonstrations and information on how to stay safe during an emergency or disaster.
Labor Day Parade To Start at New Time on September 2
This year’s Emcee is Larry Miller, a multiple-Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning Morning News Anchor and Consumer Investigative Reporter for WUSA 9-TV in Washington, D.C. The parade will feature an assortment of high school marching bands, dance groups, costumed characters, antique cars and fire engines, equestrian units, clowns, and more, all winding their way down East Diamond and Russell Avenues. Note that participation in the Labor Day Parade by groups or organizations other than City of Gaithersburg officials, departments or committees does not constitute City of Gaithersburg endorsement.
Police called after assault at Rockville office building
Rockville City police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at an office building early Friday evening, August 16, 2024. The assault was reported at an office property in the 700 block of Rockville Pike. The victim reported having been assaulted at 6:05 PM Friday.
Bill changing West Virginia school absence policy takes effect
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — West Virginia Senate Bill 568 has taken effect, updating school attendance policies throughout the state. Regarding absentees, each student is allowed 10 unexcused absences. If he or she is out sick and have a doctor’s note, the note must be turned in within three days of receiving it. West Virginia House […]
A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations: Here’s this week’s top stories
(WTRF) – A local doctor turns himself in after employees allegedly find a hidden camera in the bathroom, a man faces multiple felonies after leading police on a chase through 2 states and Oglebay celebrates $12 million renovations. 7News Anchor Annalise Murphy looks back at the week’s top stories. West Virginia Doctor turns […]
Maryland man arrested after alleged crime spree in Adams and York counties
RED LION, Pa. — A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after police say he committed a crime spree across multiple jurisdictions in Adams and York counties on Sunday. Dwayne Wolfe, 31, was captured by authorities on the 900 block of Country Club Road in York Township shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, about six hours after his alleged crime spree began with two robberies in McSherrystown, Adams County, according to York County Regional Police.
High TCE Concentrations Still Found on West Side of Fort Detrick's Area B, Samples Show
Groundwater samples from March at Fort Detrick's Area B showed high concentrations of a cancer-causing chemical along the area's western edge, but the levels of detection at some of those wells has been slowly decreasing over the last decade. During a meeting on Aug. 7 for Area B's Restoration Advisory...
Previewing the Maryland men’s soccer 2024 season
During Sasho Cirovski’s 29-season tenure as Maryland men’s soccer head coach, fans of the program have developed high expectations. Having led the Terps to three national championships and 15 conference titles across the ACC and Big Ten, the program has become a perennial contender and respected as a powerhouse of collegiate soccer.
Maryland football’s tight end group has both serious questions and potential
Our Maryland football position previews continue on to our seventh position group: tight ends. We’ve already examined the running backs, offensive line, secondary, linebackers, defensive line and special teams unit. Last season, Maryland didn’t see a ton of production from its tight ends. Furthering the issue is that some...
Drs. Salim Karim and Anthony Fauci to speak at Hood College
FREDERICK, Md. — Dr. Salim Abdool Karim and Dr. Anthony Fauci are among a list of scientists and researchers who will speak at “HIV in 2024: Progress, Problems and Prospects,” a scientific symposium hosted by Hood College in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNL), which will take place from Sept. 23 to 25. Karim, the director for the Centre for AIDS Programs of Research in South Africa, will open the scientific symposium with...
Kitten rescued from car undercarriage gets second chance
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A kitten in Takoma Park has been given a second chance after being rescued from the undercarriage of a car on Sunday. Officer Haines of the Takoma Park Police Department stepped in to help a driver after they heard tiny meows coming from under their car. Haines removed […]
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