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Big Lots is closing dozens of stores, many near Delaware
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and while the lone Big Lots in Milford will remain open, four other Big Lots near Delaware are scheduled to close. Is Big Lots closing in Delaware? ...
News notes: Permanente official joins hospital rate-setting agency; a new public affairs firm
Brandon Wright, a former official in the administration of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, is striking out on his own and opening Oak Grove Strategies, a new public affairs and government relations firm. “What I have found from my time working in Washington, D.C., at trade associations and public affairs firms,...
UMBWMC Ranked #5 Hospital in Area by US News & World Report
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro area on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital’s list, released today. The hospital was also rated High Performing for the care it provides in eight common procedures: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery and pneumonia.
Van Hollen, Scott, FCC Chairwoman tout expanded internet access
(WBFF) — U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott were joined by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at an event in West Baltimore to highlight recent efforts to expand internet access to Marylanders without reliable connections at home. The trio discussed the FCC's...
Ashburn native, US women’s soccer defender Emily Fox ready to live out her childhood Olympic dream
Before heading to Olympic training camp with the U.S. women’s national soccer team, Emily Fox returned home to Ashburn, Virginia, for an extended stay for the first time since the pandemic. As the 26-year-old defender began to clean up her room, she went through some of her old childhood mementos.
2 People Die As Listeria Outbreak Connected To Deli Meat Spreads Across 12 States
A dangerous listeria outbreak is making its way across the United States through deli meat, resulting in at least 28 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Affected individuals all seem to have eaten contaminated deli meat, though no specific brand or grocer...
All 25 high schools in Montgomery County will offer Pickleball as a varsity sport beginning this fall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Public Schools is expanding Pickleball to all 25 high schools in the county as a varsity sport this fall. In fall of 2023, MCPS became the first county to offer pickleball as a varsity sport as part of a pilot program that provides access and opportunities to students with disabilities.
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
Vienna police arrest fugitive from justice in Maryland
A Vienna officer responded July 15 between 7:30 and 7:44 p.m. to the report of two solicitors in the 300 block of Meadow Lane, S.W. One of the men was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Maryland, police said. Police arrested the 27-year-old Laurel, Md., man and transported him to...
Chef Kwame Onwuachi Teases New D.C. Restaurant, Dōgon
Kwame Onwuachi, the acclaimed head chef of NYC’s Tatiana, recently spoke to Ebony about his upcoming culinary establishment set to open in Washington D.C.’s Salamander Resort location later this year. The new offering, Dōgon, will be a blend of the diaspora paying homage to D.C.’s strong Black presence...
Police searching for suspect after 3 women shot in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are investigating after three women were shot in Southeast Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to the scene in the 2900 block of Nelson Place, Southeast, just after 2:30 p.m. where they found the three victims. Police say the women are all conscious and breathing. The suspect...
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