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Pitty Pair Barricaded In Scorching Shed: Lexington Park Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – Luis Saul Hernandez-Samayoa of Lexington Park, Maryland, is now facing serious animal cruelty charges after a distressing discovery on June 14, 2024, at his property. According to official court documents, two pit bulls, called “Jay” and “Coco,” were found locked in a shed where temperatures persisted well above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The dogs were reportedly in a state of severe distress when authorities arrived.
Hagerstown invites you to its End of Summer Block Party
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown is having an End of Summer Block Party Friday and you’re invited. The festivities will be held on South Potomac Street starting at 5 p.m. and will feature lots of kid and family-friendly activities. Attendees can take part in a hot dog eating contest, dog show, a live […]
Maryland’s task in 2024 is to find a replacement for their high-producing quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa
Taulia Tagovailoa provided Maryland with four years of stability at quarterback and helped coach Mike Locksley improve the program’s reputation. Now, the Terrapins need to prove they can continue their success without their star quarterback. By the time Tagovailoa finished at Maryland, he had become the Big Ten’s career...
AfriThrive Uses State Grant to Increase Growth of African Specialty Crops
AfriThrive in Silver Spring was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of Maryland specialty crops. AfriThrive received $30,237.84 to support immigrant and refugee beginner farmers across three counties to cultivate, preserve and increase demand for African specialty crops. AfriThrive will use the...
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Moore Takes a (Hot Dog) Stand and Warnock Recalls His Baltimore Days in DNC Notebook
Governor Wes Moore (D) and Governor JB Pritzker (D) were seen savoring a classic Chicago-style hot dog on Thursday. They were joined by Illinois first lady Mary Kathryn Muenster, who observed the delightful moment. The photo captured the governors indulging in the iconic food, showcasing their appreciation for the local culinary culture.
Maryland named most foul-mouthed state, Virginia ranked fourth
MARYLAND - Maryland has been named the number one state that swears the most, according to a new study. A study released by Wordtips tracked the number of swear words posted on the social media site X, analyzing 170 million geotagged posts to determine the most and least foul-mouthed state. Virginia was named the fourth state that swears the most, with Louisiana being second, and Georgia being the third.
New system in West Virginia allows you to report teachers pushing religion as science in the classroom
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Secret Service and City of Alexandria closing Del Ray park near JD Vance home
We have really bad news for the commentor on the story about JD Vance becoming Trump’s running mate who said “I hope secret service doesn’t close the Judy Lowe Park to expand the security buffer!”. The Secret Service is closing Judy Lowe Park to expand the security...
New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
Shooting Incident In Lexington Park Under Investigation
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. – On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:21 p.m., deputies from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 46000 block of Columbus Drive in Lexington Park following multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired. Witnesses reported seeing several individuals fleeing the area...
Washington County Preserves 267-Acre Farm in Sharpsburg
HAGERSTOWN, MD (August 22, 2024) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement...
Upcoming 9.54 Acre Park in “Final Stages of Completion”
Last month we let you know that City of Gaithersburg officials confirmed that the long awaited, 9.54-acre Pleasant View Park at 10901 Darnestown Rd was not open yet, after several community members shared photos of the doors being open with community members inside the party. Gaithersburg has now shared an update stating that the park is in its final stages of completion (photos below by the City of Gaithersburg).
Maryland Weather: Summer heat returns for back to school
BALTIMORE -- Sunday Funday looks to be a good one, weatherwise. Pools are open this weekend, and the next, then done. So today's perfect pool weather counts! Be it by a swimming pool, or just outside having fun, keep the SPF on and handy. Look for a high of 90 degrees.Tonight it will be calm and pleasant with a low of 67 degrees.It's back to school for many tomorrow! Make sure to send the kids in comfortable clothing as temperatures register in the upper 80s to low 90s during the afternoon. We can expect mostly sunny skies during the day and a slight chance for an isolated evening or overnight shower.Steamy heat returns Tuesday through Wednesday with the feels like temperature possibly soaring into the triple digits as a warm front moves through the forecast area. Stay tuned to the First Alert Weather Team for the latest.A midweek cold front will bring a better chance for showers and thunderstorms Wednesday into Thursday. Cooler temperatures in store for Labor Day weekend.
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