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Police Searching For Burglary Suspects Heading From Anne Arundel County To Bowie (Developing)
According to investigators, two suspects fled in a vehicle following a burglary near Route 450 and headed into Bowie, where they got out and took off on foot. Police say that they were on foot in Prince George's County off Route 197/Bowie Road. One suspect was described as a Black...
Details Released: Two Arrested In Connection To Violent Robbery And Murder In Prince George’s County
SUITLAND, Md. – In a significant development, Akiya Gabrielle Bagley and Walter Jayvon Plummer were arrested following a violent robbery and shooting incident that took place on June 27, 2024, in Suitland, Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to a distress call at...
WEATHER ALERT| Extreme heat, humidity, storms, and flooding in Maryland
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 8 a.m. July 17 — Another hot and humid day ahead for Baltimore with a chance of storms and flooding. Baltimore is included in a HEAT ADVISORY today since Wednesday is hot and steamy with highs in the upper 90s and feel-like temperatures in the triple digits.
Maryland Educators Aim to Boost Ag in Schools and on the Street
Maryland is gearing up to make agriculture a central topic in schools and with the general public. Ag leaders and educators gathered to share this common vision Tuesday at the first Agriculture Education Summit, hosted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. In his opening remarks, Ag Secretary Kevin...
Chesapeake And Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Provides $35.8 Million For Ecological Restoration Projects
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is awarding $35.8 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 34 ecological restoration projects encompassing 122 sites throughout the state for Fiscal Year 2025. The projects were selected to improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while building local resilience to climate impacts.
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Cleanup continues after strong winds cause heavy damage in the District
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The cleanup continues around the Upper Chevy Chase neighborhood after Monday night’s storm brought down several trees and powerlines. Phil Kerpen’s house was one of many homes that were damaged by fallen trees. Several branches landed near the bedroom window of Kerpen’s son, Fred. “It was just, like, shock,” said […]
‘It’s bizarre’: Community reeling after suspects ram into Silver Spring gas station in failed attempt to steal ATM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it is investigating an attempted burglary after someone drove a vehicle into a Sunoco gas station and tried to take an ATM Tuesday morning. Police said that just after 2 a.m., officers were called to the 12000 block of Cherry Hill […]
Where to Get Your Wieners on National Hot Dog Day
National Hot Dog Day is on Wednesday, July 17, and we’ve compiled a list of some of the top dogs in town. Dog Haus Biergarten is giving all Dog Haus Rewards members a free Haus Dog on July 17. “We can’t think of a better way to celebrate National...
Emergency Communications Center Handled More Than 100 Calls Between 5:30pm and 7:30pm Monday Evening
Emergency Communications Center handled/dispatched over 100 calls for service between 5:30pm and 7:30pm on Monday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) chief spokesperson Pete Piringer. The calls included lightning strikes, wires down, trees down, roads blocked, and isolated power outages. Piringer stated that most of the...
DC school tries paying families in truancy reduction effort
A school in Washington, D.C., is launching a program to address truancy by providing direct cash payments to families. At the Social Justice School in Northeast, 15 families are set to receive $2,400 each over three months through weekly payments on their debit cards. The charter school initiative will begin distributing the first payments later […]
ECHS student to travel to D.C. for prestigious journalism conference
Bailey Todd, a student at East Clinton High School, has been selected to represent Sabina as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2024 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Todd joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism...
Today’s Rental was chosen because it’s pretty posh and the exposed brick, obviously
This rental is located on G Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:. G St NE is where Form and Function converge. Ditch your twin beds for 4 full-size bedrooms. Reduce the clutter in your bathroom for 3.5 spacious bathrooms with abundant storage. You will no longer need to ask where you can fit your family or guests, or where you can store your clothes. Centrally located within walking distance of Lincoln Park & H St, it’s a quiet one-way block, until the quarterly block party.
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail wins National Park Service volunteerism award
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail is a volunteer group that’s worked tirelessly to maintain and improve one of the region’s most beautiful trails and the National Park Service (NPS) recently recognized the group for those efforts. The group took home the National Park Service Impact Award: Team...
SOLD OUT: New Restaurant Featuring Mission-Style Burritos Forced to Close Early After Selling Out
“SOLD OUT. We’re sorry but we did not anticipate the quantity of burritos y’all can throw down.” San Pancho Burritos, which recently opened at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, was forced to close early on Monday after selling out of burritos. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8am.
Today* in Corgis*** around Town
Thanks to Derek for sending from Union Market. ***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
84 Lumber to present Capitol Christmas tree
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, a privately held building materials supplier, will sponsor the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, marking the third year the company has been presenting what is known as "The People's Tree." This year's tree will travel over 4,200 miles from the Tongass National Forest...
Buddy Attick Park Playground Closure
The playground at Buddy Attick Lake Park, located at 555 Crescent Road, will be closed for renovations on Monday, July 22. We anticipate opening within 5-6 weeks. Please note that weather constraints will determine the target completion date, and we will notify the community when the playground reopens.
Stephen Amoako Joins 2024 Football Coaching Staff
WASHINGTON – Georgetown University Football Head Coach Rob Sgarlata has announced on Wednesday that Stephen Amoako will be joining the 2024 coaching staff as the team's new wide receivers coach. "We are very excited to welcome Stephen Amoako and his family to the Hilltop. Stephen played at the highest level at Oregon and brings coaching experience on both sides of the ball to our wide receiver room. I am excited to see Stephen continue to develop as a detail oriented teacher and mentor to our student-athletes. He has a wealth of experience in two of our top national areas, California...
13-Time Grammy Award Winner to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Per the news release: “Mr. Valdés—known as a pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger—has won seven GRAMMY Awards, six Latin GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy. The 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival is one of our County’s most popular events...
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