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County pool goes to the dogs this weekend in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend. The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Baltimore's Back to School Kickoff gets students set for new year
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.Nearly 2,000 students received a free backpack fully stocked with supplies, including binders, notebooks and pencils.Miyah Robertson says she is getting ready to start her senior year of high school but trying to get all of her school supplies together felt daunting. Most Maryland students, including those in Baltimore, return to school on Monday."I start Monday and I don't have anything," Robertson said.At Mayor Scott's Back-to-School event, Scott and volunteers...
Small Business Administration preps entrepreneurs for natural disasters with resilience guide
As climate change continues to escalate extreme weather events, like heat waves, hurricanes, flooding and wildfires, it has also magnified the importance of entrepreneurs having a plan in place to withstand business interruptions brought on by unexpected calamities with little to no warning. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently...
Multi-million dollar initiative gives support to small businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE -- The Greater Baltimore Committee and the Baltimore Community Foundation announced a multi-million dollar initiative to provide support grants to small businesses impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.The bridge served as a vital artery for commerce, linking multiple counties and supporting global economic activity.While the reopening of the Port of Baltimore has brought some shipping operations back to the area, the impacts are still being felt across the region. "It impacted the community that depended on businesses that serve the port," said Mark Anthony Thomas, CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee. "The Key Bridge is critical...
Military & Spouse Job Fair looking for companies to join
(WBFF) — The West Point Society of Baltimore is hosting an exclusive job fair for military members and their spouses. Now they need employers to join the fair. Co-chairs of the West Point Society of Baltimore, Ron Garrison and Tim Matroka share how you can get involved in the upcoming job fair on September 17.
Commissioner President Collins Grand Marshal for Blue Crab Fun Run 5K
Maryland 2024 — Hospice of the Chesapeake is honored to announce that Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq., President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, will be the Grand Marshal for the inaugural Blue Crab Fun Run 5K. Hospice of the Chesapeake Vice President of Strategic Communications and Advocacy...
Ongoing investigation after fire department extinguishes Falls Road blaze
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore City Fire Department and Baltimore Police responded to a fire on Falls Road on Saturday morning, according to officials. Police say on August 24 around 9:00 a.m., officers went to the 4600 block of Falls Road to investigate a call for a fire. Upon...
Fatal Shooting of Lou Loni Jordan, 23, in Northwest
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest. On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 12:17 a.m., officers were in the area of the 700 block of Florida Avenue, Northwest when they heard the sound of gunshots. Once officers arrived on the scene, evidence of a shooting was located but no victim. A short time later, an adult female was located at an area hospital receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
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