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Potomac Woman Knows Her Music In Just A Few Notes
Listening to music videos on You Tube paved the way for Potomac resident Gavriella Kaufmann to win big on Fox’s Name That Tune Aug. 24. The digital marketer and micro influencer/branding spokesperson grew up with a father who played piano and a mother who frequented concerts. About a year...
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...
Suspect Found Deceased Following Laurel Domestic Shooting Incident, Police Investigation Continues
A tragic conclusion came to pass in the case of a domestic shooting in Laurel, Maryland, as the suspect, Dario Villard, has been confirmed dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials. The Laurel Police Department reported that Villard, 53, was implicated in a violent domestic dispute that saw a female victim sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the night of Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 10:11 P.M. on Westmeath Drive.
Free Expungement and Resource Clinic in Annapolis on September 4
The City of Annapolis Naptown AntiDope Movemeant (N.A.M.) and the Maryland Department of Labor, in collaboration with Prince George’s County Community Legal Services, will host a free expungement and resource clinic on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Anne Arundel County Public Library.
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...
Women's Cross Country Kicks off 2024 Season
The Lancaster Bible College Women'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 Towson, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers saw some...
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
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...
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.
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.
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 […]
What to know as UConn football heads to Maryland for fresh start to 2024 season
The UConn football program carried significant momentum into last year’s season-opener after reaching a bowl game in 2022. It was gone in a flash after a close loss to NC State, a blowout loss at Georgia State and a failed comeback attempt against FIU in Week Three. But the Huskies avoided completely reverting back to what they were before Jim Mora and his staff arrived by winning their final ...
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...
Completing bucket list nearly caused Md. paddleboarder to kick the bucket
In the 2007 movie “The Bucket List,” Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman portray two terminally ill men crossing off things they’ve always wanted to do before they “kick the bucket.”. Milton Kendall is a very active 66-year-old man from Clinton, Maryland, who attempted to cross off...
Laurel's Labor Day Waste Collection Schedule Revised, Monday to Tuesday Shift Announced
Residents of Laurel, mark your calendars and adjust your waste disposal plans. The Department of Public Works has announced an altered collection schedule for the Labor Day Holiday, observed on September 2nd. Heads up to Monday customers — your trash, recycling, and composting will now be picked up on Tuesday, September 3rd. Following suit, Tuesday's collections will shift to Wednesday, September 4th. But worry not, for those with Wednesday to Friday pick-ups, your schedule remains untouched, according to the City of Laurel's official announcement.
Billy Edwards Jr. leads Maryland in romp over UConn
Maryland football has been synonymous with Taulia Tagovailoa for nearly half a decade. In Saturday’s season opener, quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. turned the page into a new chapter in style, throwing for a career-best 311 yards and two touchdowns as the host Terrapins defeated Connecticut 50-7 in College Park, Md.
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department To Host Fall Carnival!
HOLLYWOOD, Md. — The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up to bring some autumn cheer to the community with an upcoming Fall Carnival! The event, scheduled for September 13-15, 2024, promises a weekend of family-friendly fun and entertainment. The carnival will feature rides and games tailored for younger...
Maryland Basketball: Terrapins All-Time Starting Lineup
Maryland basketball has had a significant history in terms of the NCAA tournament. Most of their success came during their long, historic Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tenure. The Terrapins first put their name in the Big Dance in 1958, which saw them reach the Sweet 16 after shocking ACC favorites Duke and North Carolina in back-to-back days to win the Conference tournament that season.
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