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Bowie State Communications Student Reflects On TMZ Sports Internship
BOWIE, Md. – Donell Pettus had dreams of being a broadcast journalist since he was in elementary school, and the senior communications major got a chance to pursue his passion after spending the summer in Los Angeles working an internship with TMZ Sports. The internship was the culmination of...
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre to Close for 9 Months
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at 603 Edmonston Dr in Rockville will close from December 17, 2024, to September 1, 2025, for renovations focused on improving accessibility and sound, including upgrades to comply with ADA standards. Per the City of Rockville: “The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and its social hall...
Tarlton and Vogelpohl Lead Eagle Cross Country in Blistering Heat at Thundering Herd Invitational
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Friday's women's race might have been the hottest in Morehead State cross country history, with multiple reports of temperatures over 100 degrees at the start. But that did not stop the Eagle ladies from finishing in second place at the season-opening Thundering Herd Invitational hosted by Marshall at the Kennedy Center YMCA Complex in Huntington, Va.
Renovation Work To Take Place At Harry Grove Stadium In Frederick
The venue was constructed in 1990. Harry Grove Stadium (Photo from City of Frederick) Frederick, Md (KM) Some renovation work is expected to take place at Harry Grove Stadium. The City of Frederick made that announcement on Friday, and said it will work in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority, and Attain Sports, the owner of the MLB Draft League Frederick Keys.
Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” Finalist to Open New Maryland Restaurant
Federal Realty has announced that Rockville’s Bao Bei will open at Montrose Crossing in Rockville. What began as a “ghost kitchen” (a restaurant without dining space and no visible storefront, where food is typically sold through third party delivery apps) in 2022, Bao Bei features a variety of Taiwanese street food dishes from baos to hearty bowls, side dishes and more. Chef Kevin Hsieh, a 2013 graduate of Gaithersburg High School, curates a dining experience that preserves tradition and offers authentic Taiwanese flavors.
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
Express, Express Men, J.Crew close at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
And Express Men have permanently closed their stores at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, as expected. J.Crew has also closed, but will return to the mall in the near future in a space across the corridor from their old location. What's odd is that J.Crew closed the existing store before the new one was ready, despite having access to the new space across the hall since March. Hopefully it's just a matter of moving the inventory, and won't be an extended closure.
FEMA Establishes National Disaster & Emergency Management University
FEMA has announced the agency is establishing a new university called National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) to help train emergency managers to keep pace with the rapidly changing threat environment. Emergency management, as a practice, is constantly shifting to address the nation’s most pressing threats, risks and hazards...
A Priest With St. Anthony’s Shrine Suffered Burns During Fire
He was taken to the Bayvfiew Medical Center in critical condition. Photos from the rectory fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine early Friday morning , Aug. 30th, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsubrg, Md (KM) It was a priest who suffered serious burns during the fire...
D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders. The post D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Starbucks is Taking Over Old Dress Barn Space
Starbucks is coming soon to the Aspen Hill shopping center. Permanent signage is up and construction is ongoing at 13677 Connecticut Ave, the former home of shuttered women’s clothing store Dress Barn. Starbucks recently opened its latest Montgomery County location in the redeveloped Westbard Square. The company also has...
DC man pleads guilty in deadly crime spree that left off-duty Metrobus driver, 2 dogs dead
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man pleaded guilty to a 2023 crime spreeduring which he shot and killed a man and two dogs, according to court documents from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Prince George’s County police were called to a carjacking in the...
Fallen DC officer Wayne David honored after accidental shooting
The body of fallen D.C. police officer Wayne David was taken to a Forestville funeral home as fellow first responders paid their respects. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has more on those events and where this investigation stands.
Projecting Maryland football's depth chart, Terps starting quarterback
When you add Locksley's secrecy combined with Maryland returning just 45 percent of its production, ranking No. 110 nationally (although one player, departed quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, accounts for a massive chunk of that production), means there have been plenty of jobs up for grabs. So when they kick off their...
Gray Dominates, Men Finish Strong at Baltimore Metro Meet
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Coppin, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers were led...
Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards keeping Joint Base Andrews secure
Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as “America’s Airfield,” is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, work, and live there everyday. The 316th SFS EGS was reestablished on June 1, 2024. Their duties and responsibilities include verifying proper identification credentials, enforcing the law, and ensuring the safety of...
Greenbelt celebrates 70 year anniversary of Labor Day Festival
GREENBELT, Md. (DC News Now) — In 1955, Greenbelt hosted its first Labor Day Festival. Seventy years later, the tradition is alive and well. Friday marked the beginning of the 2024 festival. Greenbelt’s Mayor Emmett V. Jordan was just one of many people excited for the celebration. “It just warms my heart, seeing all the […]
PHOTOS: Lanes reopened after crash on I-70 in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Interstate 70’s eastbound lanes were temporarily closed at the start of Labor Day weekend due to a crash. Maryland State Police (MSP) troopers from the Hagerstown Barracks responded to the eastbound lanes near Indian Springs. MSP said that one motorcycle was involved in the crash. The Trooper 5 […]
UConn football vs. Maryland: TV info, by the numbers, what to watch for
RECORDS: UConn (0-0), Maryland (0-0) LAST WEEK: This is the first game of the 2024 season for both teams. OVER/UNDER: 44.5 (odds via DraftKings) SERIES HISTORY: UConn and Maryland have met three previous times on the gridiron with the Terps holding a 2-1 advantage. The last time they faced each other was in 2013 when twice-removed former Huskies head coach Randy Edsall held the same position at Maryland.
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