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Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties.
State sweep claims dozens of anti-power line expansion signs, stirs local uproar
SYKESVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — Carroll County residents are frustrated after outdoor signs opposing the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project disappeared from some areas. FOX45 News has received several reports from residents over the past week alleging that signs they obtained from the grassroots opposition group "Stop MPRP" are suddenly missing.
Angela Alsobrooks looks to ride Harris momentum in must-win Maryland Senate race
HYATTSVILLE, Maryland — Angela Alsobrooks wasted little time getting back on the campaign trail after attending this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. After touching down Friday afternoon in the Washington region, the Maryland Democratic Senate nominee went straight from the airport to a campaign stop, stopping only briefly at home to throw on a […]
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Police investigating commercial robbery at MGM National Harbor
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a commercial robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino on Saturday afternoon. PGPD said the robbery took place at around 3:15 p.m. and that no one was injured. As of Saturday afternoon, detectives were investigating.
8-year-old girl flown to hospital after fall from zipline at Camp Letts in Edgewater area
EDGEWATER, Md. — An 8-year-old girl fell from a zipline Saturday in the Edgewater area, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department told 11 News. Firefighters and EMS personnel were called around 2:40 p.m. for a "long fall" in the 4000 block of Camp Letts Road at Camp Letts. Preliminary...
Charles County Fair coming to town, celebrates 100th anniversary
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Charles County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary this September, and fairgoers can cash in on special deals. The fair will be held at 8400 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Established in 1924, the fair highlights the county’s […]
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Suitland Mother Decades Later
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. He was convicted in...
Oh deer! Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in fence in Oxon Hill
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Prince George’s County is safe and sound after firefighters rescued it from a fence on Friday morning. In a post on X around 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighters were called to help free a baby deer that was trapped between […]
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...
Lawsuit against CWDI resolved in Dorchester Co. court
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The City of Cambridge has resolved the pending lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. and Yacht Maintenance, and the case has been dismissed without prejudice. We’re told the resolution came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI, with subsequent intervention...
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...
Leonardtown, Maryland's MSP Weekly Press Release for Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD - MSP Barrack “T” Leonardtown, Maryland issued this weekly news release on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. On 8/19/2024, S/T Oyler responded to the Harris Teeter parking lot in California MD for the report of a verbal domestic. Upon further investigation CDS was observed in plain sight. It was determined the female subject Hulce, Leisha Kurlansik, 64 of Welcome, MD was in possession of CDS. Hulce was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: possession-not cannabis.
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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