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$1,000,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Quincy’s in Gaithersburg
A $1,000,000 winning Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at Quincy’s (616 Quince Orchard R) in Gaithersburg. The ticket remains unclaimed as of Monday, July 22. Quincy’s is a local bar and grille that offers a variety of American dishes, including wings, burgers, and pizzas....
Hyattsville Housekeeper Cleans Up With $50K Scratch-Off Win Sold At Area Gas Station
A housekeeper from Prince George's County is the latest to claim a $50,000 scratch-off prize on a ticket sold at the same station where a Bonus Match 5 jackpot worth the same amount was sold last month. This time, it was a $10 Jumbo Cash scratcher sold at the Shell...
Police investigate gunfire outside Silver Spring McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers are investigating gunfire that occurred Tuesday morning outside a McDonald’s restaurant on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported in the incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and there is “no threat to the community,” police wrote...
Six Flags America to Implement Chaperone Policy Beginning Friday, July 26
Six Flags America at 13710 Central Ave in Bowie, MD has announced it will implement a chaperone policy starting Friday, July 26, 2024. Under the new policy, all guests aged 15 years or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time.
From shelter life to youth advocate: A woman's quest to end youth homelessness
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Daejanae Day spent time in a shelter in her early twenties. “I became homeless in 2015 after being put out,” she said. Now, at the age of 27, Day works to end youth homelessness as Acting Chair of the Youth Action Board in Prince George’s County.
Leveling the field: MoCo Lacrosse celebrates 25 years of expanding sport’s access
Hidden away from the oppressive heat on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-July, gaggles of young girls chased brightly colored balls with lacrosse sticks around the East County Community Center gym in Silver Spring, laughing and yelling as they tried to win a real-life version of the children’s board game “Hungry Hungry Hippos.”
Hagerstown embraces new professional baseball franchise, renowned sports marketing specialist says
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Flying Boxcars are at the midpoint of its inaugural season and baseball fans in the county have been turning out to support the franchise. Nick Griffith is an international sports marketing consultant who evaluates entertainment venues and gives high marks to the city and fans who have embraced […]
North Bethesda among best US suburbs, Travel + Leisure says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Of all the communities in the DMV, only one made the list of the 10 Best U.S. suburbs, according to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure. It’s North Bethesda. The magazine looked at feedback from realtors and livability rankings to put together its list: 10 Best U.S. […]
Chief of Emergency Medical Services suspected of tampering with narcotics boxes, St. Mary’s County deputies say
ST. MARY’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Chief of Emergency Medical Services for St. Mary’s County Government allegedly tampered with a narcotics box, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. On July 16, the St. Mary’s County Government Department of Emergency Services reached out to the sheriff’s office to report the suspected […]
St. Mary’s County Recreation And Parks Announces Open Spots For Summer Sports Camps
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks has announced that spots are still available for the final weeks of their summer sports camps. These camps present a fantastic opportunity for children and teens to engage in various athletic activities, enhance their skills, and make lasting memories:
Maryland Attorney General Announces Sentencing after Guilty Pleas in Felony Theft and Identity Fraud in Fraudulent COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Claims Cases
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencings of Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu of Rockville for filing fraudulent Unemployment Insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the news release, “In February, the defendants each pleaded guilty to one count of Theft by Deception, with...
Maryland NRP, Special Olympics Maryland Host Safety Training Event
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) teamed up with Special Olympics Maryland to teach survival techniques for an active shooter scenario to Special Olympics athletes at a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions program in Sykesville on July 17. NRP’s training division presented its Civilian Response to...
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
Fairfax County school board members sacrifice students’ stability for equity in redistricting policy
On July 18, in the middle of the summer when families are on vacation and school board members usually pass their most controversial policies, parents filled the auditorium at a Fairfax County school board meeting in protest of the county’s redistricting overhaul, Policy 8130. The school board members likely already knew what they were going […]
The Exigent Group, Part of Huron Capital in Detroit, Acquires Two HVAC Firms
The Exigent Group, the building mechanical and plumbing services platform of Detroit private equity firm Huron Capital, has acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical in Ohio and Maryland’s Electrical Automation Systems (EASI) in […] The post The Exigent Group, Part of Huron Capital in Detroit, Acquires Two HVAC Firms appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Free Outdoor Concerts in Adams Morgan Begin Next Week!
The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is kicking off their popular (and free!) outdoor concert series, AdMo Vibe, next Wednesday, July 31. Local musicians will perform in Kalorama Park at 1865 Columbia Road, NW in Adams Morgan. The four-week series will kick-off on Wednesday, July 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. AdMo Vibe...
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