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WATCH: Vehicle crashes into Chambersburg home, drives away
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A homeowner in Chambersburg was in for a shock Tuesday night when a vehicle struck their property. The incident was captured on a home surveillance camera. After crashing into the property's front porch, the car can be seen backing up and driving away. Nobody...
D.C. Housing Authority Employees Allege Hostile Work Environment Under New CFO
By May, Keith Pettigrew had been the director of the DC Housing Authority for six months. But, phew, it felt like six years. That’s coming from Pettigrew himself, according to a recording of a meeting he held in May with employees in DCHA’s Office of Financial Management to address some recent grousing.
Virginia man arrested after shooting 2 people, running woman over with his car
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — A man is in custody in connection to a shooting early Wednesday morning that left two people injured. Investigators say the man also ran over a woman with his car before leaving the area. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to the area of Ashby Drive...
Baskin Robbins to Hold Grand Opening Event With $2 Scoops
Baskin Robbins at 19316 Montgomery Village Ave, which opened back in November, will hold its official grand opening event on Saturday, July 27, from 12-4pm. The event will feature a DJ, prizes, giveaways, and $2 scoops of ice cream. Per Baskin Robbins: “As a token of our appreciation for the...
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores, Including Reisterstown Location
The retailer, which operates more than 1,400 stores nationwide - including 27 in Maryland - is planning to shutter the doors of approximately 40 locations. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move, and a bankruptcy filing could reportedly be on the way. None of Virginia's...
Silver Spring flower company to pay $1.25 million in case alleging false claims for pandemic unemployment insurance
A Silver Spring floral company will pay $1.25 million to the state and federal governments to settle allegations that it told some employees to submit false unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. The government brought the civil...
Update on Several New Businesses Coming to Montgomery Mall
Below, you’ll find updates on several new businesses coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. Permanent signage is up for toy and game shop Mind Games, which will be located on the mall’s lower level next to Wild Custom Apparel. Wild Custom Apparel is currently running a “going out of business sale.”
Washington County woman wins $100K from Maryland Lottery scratch-off
A Washington County woman recently claimed her $100,000 prize thanks to a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game she purchased at a Smithsburg-area convenience store. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. This woman characterized herself as someone who plays lottery games every once in a while, according to an email from Lottery spokesperson...
Kenedy Uzoma: Dynamic two-way athlete is ready to dominate the field in 2024
Kenedy Uzoma, a standout wide receiver and defensive end from Mt. Zion Prep in Maryland, is gearing up for an impactful 2024 season. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 202 pounds, Uzoma has shown remarkable dedication and ambition, both on and off the field. Reflecting on his journey and sharing his aspirations, Uzoma provided insights into his preparation, goals, and advice for aspiring athletes in an interview with All State Preps.
Throw away these vegetables or bagged salads; they might be contaminated
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tim Cook excelled in running and coaching
Note: The Chambersburg Athletics Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class of 11 athletes or coaches, plus one team, on Friday, Sept. 20 at halftime of the football game against State College. Stories about each inductee and the team will be published periodically before that date. Chambersburg Hall of...
St. Mary’s EMS Chief Suspected In Fentanyl Tampering Case
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to suspected tampering with the security seal on a narcotics box in a local medic unit. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division found that fentanyl vials in the medic box had...
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