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Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
Pizza Hut Opens Newest Location
Pizza Hut has officially returned to the Briggs Chaney Shopping Center, opening its newest location at the Briggs Chaney Center (13884 Old Columbia Pike). The pizza chain previously had a larger, freestanding location in the shopping center for many years before it closed in 2017. The building was demolished and a new Popeyes restaurant opened in its place in 2021.
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Police Recover 65 AirPod Max Headphones Stolen from Best Buy
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared several incidents that occurred around Wheaton on Friday night, including arrests for distribution of fentanyl, handgun possession, and stolen headphones. Per @4DCommander on Twitter/X:. Veirs Mill Road @ Randolph Road. 2 Arrested for distribution of fentanyl as a result...
Stevenson Sneaks By Men's Soccer in 2024 Season Opener
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Allegheny College men's soccer team fell in the 2024 season opener on the road against Stevenson University by a 1-0 final score on Friday evening. The only goal scored all evening came in the 34th minute. The two sides played an incredibly even contest, but the host Mustangs (1-0) took advantage of a misplay by the Allegheny (0-1) defense inside the six-yard box to steal a heartbreaking win.
Baltimore County offices to close on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day holiday
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, Baltimore County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday.
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.
Carroll Community College program connects former criminals to education, jobs
Carroll Community College will soon provide educational opportunities for adults and juveniles coming out of the criminal justice system. A new pilot program called the “Justice System to Careers Initiative” will soon offer career training to individuals before they re-enter society from the justice system as a preventative measure for adults and juveniles coming out of incarceration to avoid drug use or low-level crimes.
Starbucks is Taking Over Old Dress Barn Space
Starbucks is coming soon to the Aspen Hill shopping center. Permanent signage is up and construction is ongoing at 13677 Connecticut Ave, the former home of shuttered women’s clothing store Dress Barn. Starbucks recently opened its latest Montgomery County location in the redeveloped Westbard Square. The company also has...
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
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