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Laurel 14U softball team crowned state champions
Following a weekend of softball, the Laurel 14U girls took the State Championship on Sunday in games played in Hastings. In the first game on Saturday morning, Laurel took on Cozad: and earned a 13-0 victory. Saturday afternoon's game saw Laurel pick up a 12-11 win over Creighton. Moving into...
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet Grand Opening in Downtown Silver Spring on July 27
Lil’ Sumthin’ Sweet, a new ice cream and dessert shop coming to downtown Silver Spring, announced on Instagram Thursday evening that it will open on Saturday, July 27. We reported last month that the sweets shop would open in the previous Smoothie King space at 8563 Fenton St., which was initially mistaken for a new TCBY location due to the brief appearance of their signage.
Police officer, 2 women shot after basketball game in southwest DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. Police Union officer and two women are injured after shots were fired late Thursday night following a basketball game in southwest D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said. Just before 11:30 p.m., officers were monitoring a basketball game in the 1200 block of Canal...
Three men from West Virginia facing drug-related charges in Virginia
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reported three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
A Final Text Sent to Her Sister Was Able to Help Police Find Laura Wallen's Killer
The last person to see Laura Wallen alive was her boyfriend, Tyler Tessier. He was taking her to a secluded spot in Damascus, Md. where he planned to build them a house someday. Wallen was confused but went along with the adventure, taking a moment to text her sister. "I’m not sure why we’re up here, but he’s taken me to this place in the middle of nowhere," she wrote. Less than two weeks later, she was dead. What happened to Laura Wallen? It's a story full of deception.What happened to Laura Wallen?Wallen's sister reported her missing on Sept. 4,...
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
Police prepare to deploy drone program in Bethesda—as crime drops
Editor’s note: This article, published at 11:40 a.m. on July 18, 2024, was updated at 12:32 p.m. on July 18, 2024, to add information about when the drone program will launch in Bethesda. As the Montgomery County police department prepares to expand its drone program into downtown Bethesda, crime...
Appliance Fire Causes ~$100,000 in Damage
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 1500blk of Grandin Ave, off Broadwood Dr in Rockville on Wednesday for the report of a house fire. According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer on Thursday morning, the fire started on an entertainment center with several potential ignition sources, including a television, VCR, cable box, and router. The fire was ruled accidental, but the specific appliance that caused it could not be determined.
‘What are the parents supposed to do,’ Families in Montgomery County rally to reinstate MCPS Virtual Academy
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Families in Montgomery County are continuing to raise concerns after the school board cut the virtual academy program from the budget. On June 11, the Board of Education decided to not include funding for the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) in the 2024-2025 school budget, forcing the academy to […]
BWI flights canceled, delayed; Maryland issues partial state of emergency over Microsoft outage
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide, including some at BWI Airport.The agency says Partial activation is for "an incident or event requiring significant monitoring or resources," meaning there is additional Emergency Operations Center staffing from other agencies and organizations. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems across the world are impacted by the outage. CBS News reports the issue was caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its...
Rolando 'Roly' Balcazar Jr. Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, July 13, Germantown resident Rolando "Roly" Balcazar, Jr. was killed in what was described as "a tragic accident" while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind his loving family and children. Following his death, the community has rallied around his loved ones as they continue to grip with his unexpected...
Chef brings a taste of Korea to Maryland workshops
Korean cuisine was on the menu at Waldorf West Library on July 8. The library hosted a Korean food workshop to help educate groups of all ages on how to make dishes like gimbap and yubuchobap. Gimbap is a Korean dish made from cooked rice, vegetables, fish and meat rolled in seaweed. Yubuchobap is a variation of gimbap, with contents stuffed into a fried tofu pocket. ...
Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay
The Accountability and Implementation Board and Maryland State Department of Education continue to review Blueprint plans. The post Blueprint for Maryland implementation review faces another delay appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
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