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Wrongful death suit against Bethesda prep school can proceed, judge rules
A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ruled that a couple’s wrongful-death lawsuit against Bethesda’s Landon School over their teenage son’s suicide can proceed, ruling that Dawn and Scott Schnell had raised sufficient allegations that the private boys school could have foreseen what would occur. [The Washington Post]
Washington Commanders Updates: Moves, Home Base Debates & Tragic Loss – Daily Slop 7/24 Recap
The state of Maryland is advocating for fair competition to keep the Washington Commanders within its jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of binding agreements regarding the team's future stadium property. If the bill granting long-term control of RFK Stadium's land to D.C. passes, the Commanders could potentially return to their former grounds, impacting Maryland's prospects of hosting the team.
Kusshi Sushi Now Open in Rockville Town Square; Soft Opening Discount Until Thursday
Last October we let you know that Kusshi Sushi officially signed on to take over the space that was home to popular sushi restaurant Sushi Damo at 36G Maryland Ave in Rockville Town Square for over 15 years. The restaurant is now open, currently in a “soft opening phase” open from 11am until midnight.
Oasiz Wiesblatt Is One Of The More Interesting Free Agents Out There. He's Doing Everything He Can To Land With The Capitals
The Capitals free agent invite packed a punch at development camp and wants to represent the deaf community as he continues his career.
Heat wave: Fairfax County Public Schools cancels outdoor activities
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Public Schools announced it was canceling all outdoor activities on Monday due to heat. All outdoor activities between the hours of noon and 8 p.m. Monday are canceled. That includes recess, extracurricular activities, team practices, and "recreation programs and community use by outside groups not affiliated with FCPS."
Hot, humid week ahead with feels-like temps nearing 105 degrees
We got a break from the humidity Sunday but it's coming back around this week, bringing with it a chance for some days that will feel like 100 degrees or even higher. FOX 5's Jen Delgado has your full forecast.
What They’re Saying After the Spirit’s Fourth Consecutive Road Win
On Saturday night, the Washington Spirit won its 11th match of the season by defeating Bay FC 3-0 in Head Coach Jonátan González’s debut. After the match, he spoke with media alongside Andi Sullivan and Makenna Morris who became the first Spirit player in history to score a goal, record an assist, and draw a penalty in a single match.
Pedestrian bridge over Wiehle Avenue set to open tomorrow
Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail users will soon be able to cross Wiehle Avenue in Reston without having to brave vehicular traffic. A bridge over the busy roadway is slated to open to pedestrians, bicyclists and other travelers tomorrow (Tuesday), Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn announced this week.
Movie Review: Mid America finally gets the Big Quake it Fears — “Continental Split”
In late 1811/early 1812, four powerful earthquakes shook the little-settled center of the then-young United States of America near New Madrid, Missouri. They were strong enough to “reverse the flow” of the Mississippi, or at least give the appearance of it, liquify a village and flatten structures anywhere near it.
Minor shot at Baltimore bus stop, hospitalized in critical condition
BALTIMORE -- A boy was hospitalized in critical condition after he was shot Monday morning at a bus stop in Northwest Baltimore, Maryland Transit Police said. The shooting allegedly happened around 8:45 a.m., when "a male youth was shot by another male in the Rogers Avenue bus loop," police said. It was not immediately clear if an arrest was made. Rogers Avenue Metro Station is a bus loop in the Woodmere neighborhood. Schools nearby include Grove Park Elementary School and Park Heights Elementary School. The victim's age was not immediately known. People at the Metro Station who spoke with WJZ say they are concerned about their safety. "I came through this way going to therapy. You have people that come this way every day going to and from work. It's like you don't know where to go, you always have to keep your head on the swivel because you don't know," said Baltimore resident Chris Gibson.
Parkville man, Baltimore woman taken to Shock Trauma following I-695 work zone crash
TOWSON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle work zone crash that occurred early overnight in Baltimore County. The driver and passenger of a Toyota Camry involved in the crash, identified as a 27-year-old Parkville man and a 27-year-old Baltimore woman, were transported by ambulance to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore for treatment of their injuries. The driver and sole occupant of a Honda Accord involved in the crash was transported to Sinai Hospital of Baltimore for treatment of their injuries. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
A historic West Baltimore school building is put to new use
Originally built in 1877 as a segregated school for African American children, P.S. 103 will soon host a new headquarters for Baltimore's public health efforts, a museum space for the life of Thurgood Marshall and the Baltimore field office of the Maryland Legislative Office of the Black Caucus. A 2016...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra kicks off its Music for Maryland Tour
BALTIMORE — A chance to hear the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra all across Maryland. The Music for Maryland Tour kicks off on Tuesday in Cambridge. It features a mix of chamber ensembles and full orchestra performances. “Music for Maryland is about transforming our commitment into tangible experiences, bringing the joy...
1111 Light Street in Federal Hill Converting Some Office Space to Apartments, Adding Convenience Store
The 1111 Light Street apartment, office, and retail complex in Federal Hill is going through some changes as it navigates the current real estate market. The fourth floor of the office building is getting converted to six “loft-style” apartments, and a new convenience store will open in the former 7-Eleven.
Bloomberg Philanthropies gifting $1 billion to medical school, others at Johns Hopkins University
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition thanks to a $1 billion gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. Starting in the fall, the gift announced Monday will cover full
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