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Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Vietnamese-American Association Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Students
The Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Academic Awards Ceremony held earlier this summer to two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students for their excellence in academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. Earlier this summer, the Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships to two...
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Skippylongstocking Repeats in Charles Town Classic
Replicating if not somewhat surpassing his victory in the 2023 Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2), Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking took charge in the $1 million, 1 1/8-mile race Aug. 23 and scored a blowout victory over longshots Velocitor and Komorebino Omoide . The winner's time of 1:50.34, about a second and...
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
The Ribbon Has Officially Been Cut at Neelsville MS as Students Prepare to Start in the New Building on Monday
Construction is complete at Neelsville Middle School, located at 11700 Neelsville Church Rd in Germantown, with students ready to return to school on Monday. The new Neelsville Middle School was constructed on the same site as the previous school building. The old building will be demolished and replaced with recreational fields and other amenities to make up for similar facilities currently located where the new building has been built. The new facility added six classrooms for a master-planned capacity of 1,190 students.
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday
This Saturday, August 24, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night series. This weekend, “Trolls Band Together” (2023) will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss.
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
Football Week 1: Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Shippensburg, James Buchanan win openers
Chambersburg, Waynesboro, James Buchanan and Shippensburg were winners Friday night as the high school football season kicked off in Pennsylvania. Here's what happened:. Quarterback Rayshawn Frazer-Hewitt scored on a 16-yard run with 8 seconds left, lifting the host Indians to a win over the rival Blue Devils in a wild season opener.
Oh deer! Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in fence in Oxon Hill
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Prince George’s County is safe and sound after firefighters rescued it from a fence on Friday morning. In a post on X around 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighters were called to help free a baby deer that was trapped between […]
After Middling Reviews, Keith Lee Might Already Be Moving On to Baltimore
Social media restaurant reviewer and WWE fighter Keith Lee announced that he was making his way to the D.C. area on Instagram and TikTok a few days ago, but after some unexceptional reviews of two Northern Virginia spots and an H Street restaurant in D.C., he might already be moving on from the city.
Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages
BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...
County pool goes to the dogs this weekend in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend. The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
In 19 years, Rockville organization donates 200,000 bikes to developing communities in need
ROCKVILLE, Md. — When bike enthusiast Keith Oberg founded Rockville's Bikes for the World in 2005, he was in search of a practical way to put discarded and donated bikes to use. He settled on finding a way to help mostly rural people in developing nations empower themselves with cheap, carbon-free transportation.
Bethesda Metro Station 40th Anniversary Celebration Takes Place This Sunday
The Bethesda Historical Society is celebrating Bethesda Metro Station’s 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 25th. “Join us noon – 2:00 p.m. on the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza for Bethesda history exhibits and more!” The event will feature “music, exhibits, and fun activities” with special remarks beginning at 12:15. It is one of the busiest suburban Metro stations, serving on average 9,142 passengers each weekday in 2017, according to a previous WMATA press release.
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
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