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Retired WJZ sports director Mark Viviano and sons deliver ceremonial first pitch at Orioles game
BALTIMORE - Retired WJZ sports director Mark Viviano experienced a thrilling moment with his two sons Tuesday evening at Camden Yards.The Viviano boys -- Mark, along with Michael and Christian -- delivered the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Baltimore Orioles game against the Toronto Blue Jays.The three then posed for a photo with the O's bird.Viviano's last day at WJZ was on July 18 after spending 22 years at the station.He earned his place as an esteemed sports journalist in the Baltimore community, covering stories on the Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens, along with collegiate and high school sports teams."I say to the Orioles, to the Ravens, to any athlete, any coach, anyone who gave me as much as a minute of your time, I never took your time for granted, and I am so grateful that you allowed me to share your story." Viviano says he plans to remain in Baltimore and raise his family with his wife. On his final day at WJZ, he was honored with a video tribute from some of Baltimore's most iconic sports figures.
Annapolis woman reunited with cat 10 years later
10 years ago, a nurse treated an elderly patient at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. At the time, the patient and her partner had to surrender their 7-year-old cat named Papa Bear. After being re-admitted, the nurse who adopted the cat recognized the patient and brought the cat back in to reconnect with his former owner!
THIS WEEKEND! Annapolis Rotary’s 79th Annual Crab Feast
The Rotary Club of Annapolis has announced that tickets are now on sale for the 79th Annual Crab Feast, which is taking place on Friday, August 2nd at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The Rotary Club is busy preparing to welcome over 1,000 guests at one of the premier...
Entry List For Frank Sagi Tribute At Hagerstown Speedway
Hagerstown Speedway hosts Sunday's Frank Sagi Tribute Race live on FloRacing at the historic Maryland half-mile. Thirty-six drivers are signed into the twin 20-lap, $3,500-to-win features with Sprint Car standout Danny Dietrich among the competitors. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series campaigners Drake Troutman and Ross Robinson are on the night's roster as well, plus former Lucas Oil Series travelers Gregg Satterlee and Mason Zeigler, and National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame driver Gary Stuhler.
CRITICAL MISSING PERSON: John Henry Tolson, Age 81, Has Been Located
UPDATE – 2:45 P.M. – Mr. Tolson has been located and is in good health. He has been reunited with his family. We appreciate the public’s assistance. LA PLATA, Md. – The La Plata Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Mr. John Henry Tolson, 81-years old.
22-year-old Herndon woman killed in Loudoun County crash
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said a woman died, and at least two people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ashburn on Friday night. Around 10:15 p.m., deputies were called to the intersection of Ashburn Village Road and Fultonham Circle for a two-vehicle crash. […]
Small balcony fire in Prince George’s County being investigated
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews from the Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department (PGFD) were battling a fire on a balcony in Adelphi Sunday morning. A small fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. on a fourth-floor balcony of a multi-family dwelling, located at 1826 Metzerott Rd. Crews from the Montgomery […]
Prince George’s Co. community gathers to remember victims of crash deaths, push for change
Members of the Fort Washington, Maryland, community came together Saturday to remember those who died in crashes on Maryland Route 210 in Prince George’s County. Residents gathered with elected leaders, state officials and advocates of highway safety to express support for stepped up enforcement against speeding drivers. A woman...
DC police investigating homicide in Northeast
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said the homicide unit is investigating after a man was shot and killed in Northeast early Monday morning. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), the shooting happened in the 3500 block of Ames Street, NE. At around 2:45 a.m., officers responded and found a man unconscious and not […]
2024 Paris Olympics: Maryland native Katie Ledecky earns bronze medal
D.C. area native Katie Ledecky recently won her 16th individual gold medal, surpassing Michael Phelps for the most in swimming history. Ledecky recently spoke with our Chad Ricardo about what it takes to compete at a championship level. Katie Ledecky won the bronze in the 400-meter freestyle. Australia's Ariarne Titmus...
Barricade situation after shooting in DC resolved
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police said officers resolved a barricade situation in Southeast Sunday afternoon after a man was found shot nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said its officers and an Emergency Response Team were at the 3200 block of 28th St. for a barricade situation as of 4 p.m. MPD said […]
The First Phase of Pike & Rose Opened Approximately Ten Years Ago
Located at the key intersection of Rockville Pike and what’s now Josiah Henson Parkway (then Montrose Parkway) Pike & Rose opened its first phase approximately ten years ago– in 2014. Named after Rockville Pike and Montrose Parkway, the project was described as a “pedestrian-oriented, urban-minded, mixed-use neighborhood across...
Woman faces felony charge tied to 2023 escape of prison inmate from Dale City
A woman from D.C. is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections prisoner who was from Dale City. Sasha Castillo, of Washington, D.C., was indicted on a charge of aiding escape of a prisoner by a grand jury in Richmond on July 1.
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