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Aldi to Hold Grand Opening and Sneak Peek This Week
Last month we let you know that ALDI at 737 S Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg’s Walnut Hill will be opening on July 25th. The grocery store has announced that it will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 25th at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place about...
National guardsman who set off an FBI manhunt sentenced for Jan. 6 assault
A former sergeant in the New Jersey Army National Guard military police was sentenced to 2½ years in prison Tuesday for pepper-spraying officers as they were under assault by the pro-Donald Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Gregory Yetman set off an FBI manhunt when...
Salsa and bachata event planned for Jones Point Park to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day
An open event planned by Sabor Latino DC will fill Jones Point Park on Sunday with salsa and bachata music and dancing. The event celebrates Fiestas Patrias on July 28 and 29th — the celebration of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. The event is scheduled...
$1,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Quincy’s in Gaithersburg
A $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at Quincy’s (616 Quince Orchard R) in Gaithersburg. The ticket remains unclaimed as of Monday, July 22. Quincy’s is a local bar and grille that offers a variety of American dishes, including wings, burgers, and pizzas....
Suspect believed to have run over 80-year-old man with ATV found dead by police
HANCOCK, MI -- A man who allegedly ran over an 80-year-old man with an ATV Sunday has been found dead after he allegedly contacted police to confess to the crime. The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office says it was contacted by a man Monday who wanted to confess to a crime with an ATV and asked for police to “send someone to pick me up.”
Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell...
Police investigate gunfire outside Silver Spring McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers are investigating gunfire that occurred Tuesday morning outside a McDonald’s restaurant on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported in the incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and there is “no threat to the community,” police wrote...
Six Flags America to Implement Chaperone Policy Beginning Friday, July 26
Six Flags America at 13710 Central Ave in Bowie, MD has announced it will implement a chaperone policy starting Friday, July 26, 2024. Under the new policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time.
From shelter life to youth advocate: A woman's quest to end youth homelessness
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Daejanae Day spent time in a shelter in her early twenties. “I became homeless in 2015 after being put out,” she said. Now, at the age of 27, Day works to end youth homelessness as Acting Chair of the Youth Action Board in Prince George’s County.
Leveling the field: MoCo Lacrosse celebrates 25 years of expanding sport’s access
Hidden away from the oppressive heat on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-July, gaggles of young girls chased brightly colored balls with lacrosse sticks around the East County Community Center gym in Silver Spring, laughing and yelling as they tried to win a real-life version of the children’s board game “Hungry Hungry Hippos.”
Harm Reduction Services Now Offered At SMCHD Leonardtown Office
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is expanding its Harm Reduction Program (HRP) services to the SMCHD Main Office in Leonardtown at 21580 Peabody Street. Services will also continue at the Health Hub in Lexington Park. Community members can now access Harm Reduction services...
North Bethesda among best US suburbs, Travel + Leisure says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Of all the communities in the DMV, only one made the list of the 10 Best U.S. suburbs, according to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure. It’s North Bethesda. The magazine looked at feedback from realtors and livability rankings to put together its list: 10 Best U.S. […]
Maryland Attorney General Announces Sentencing after Guilty Pleas in Felony Theft and Identity Fraud in Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Claims Cases
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencings of Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu of Rockville for filing fraudulent Unemployment Insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the news release, “In February, the defendants each pleaded guilty to one count of Theft by Deception, with...
Maryland NRP, Special Olympics Maryland Host Safety Training Event
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to...
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
Chambersburg Man Arrested for Theft and Disorderly Conduct
On July 22, 2024, officers from the Chambersburg Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a disturbance at Southgate Mall. Citizens had called the police after noticing a male who appeared to be passed out in front of the Family Dollar Store. When officers arrived, the individual was no longer present in the area.
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