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Teen, 2 adults injured in District Heights shooting
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Investigators in Prince George’s County are working to learn what led to a shooting early Sunday morning that left three people, including a teenager, hospitalized. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said that just after 3:30 a.m., officers were called to the 6700 block of Milltown […]
New Maryland test scores for English, math show little change across schools
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program standardized test results from spring 2024 reflected little overall improvement in English language arts and math, according to data released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education. The percentage of MCAP English and math test takers scoring proficient each rose by less than a percentage point. About 48.4% of students scored proficient ...
Pa. man who pleaded guilty to rape sentenced to 4 years in prison in Maryland
A Lycoming County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in a Maryland rape case but the judge suspended all but four years of it in accordance with a plea agreement. Following the jail term imposed Friday, Dylan Matthew Lewis, 25, of the Montoursville area, will be on five years’ supervised probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
St. Mary's County Man Ditched GPS Monitor Following Assault, Arson Arrest, Sheriff Says
Markko Darvelle Morsell, 34, is wanted for escape after removing his electronic monitoring device and fleeing the area following his latest arrest. At the the time, Morsell was on pretrial release for charges that include three counts of second-degree assault, theft of $100 to under $1,500, and making threats of arson.
Low-income families can get free grocery money
Don’t miss out: About 500,000 students are eligible for Maryland SUN Bucks, a new program that provides grocery benefits for kids when school is out of session. While most households automatically receive the benefit, some caregivers will need to apply by August 31. Through SUN Bucks, eligible families receive a one-time installment of $120 per child on Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, which can be used for groceries like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grain, dairy and meat. ...
Additional arrests made during crackdown on illegal street racing in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force has expanded its crackdown on illegal exhibition driving, resulting in several additional last weekend. Maryland State Police say 26-year-old Jose Manuel Zapata of Pennsylvania was charged with loaded handgun on person, handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, and loaded handgun in vehicle after he was stopped by police on August 25 in Baltimore.
False fall, second summer? DC region heats back up with temps in the 90s this week
WASHINGTON - Are we starting "second summer?" It sure feels that way!. As autumn approaches (less than a month away!), residents of the D.C, Maryland, and Virginia region are experiencing what is colloquially known as a "second summer." This weather phenomenon brings a resurgence of unseasonably warm temperatures to the area typically when it should be cooling down. Often, it makes it feel like summer is making an unexpected return.
Serious Car Crash In Waldorf Leaves Woman Injured
WALDORF, Md. — A two-vehicle collision on Crain Highway near Sam’s Club in Waldorf, left a 27-year-old woman injured and trapped in her car on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at approximately 1:06 p.m. on August 26, 2024. An off-duty officer who first arrived at the scene reported that airbags had deployed in one of the vehicles, where an unconscious but breathing woman was found.
Jason Raymond Castro, Jr. Facing Weapons Charges In Maryland
Waldorf resident Jason Raymond Castro, Jr. is behind bars following his arrest on Saturday and initial court appearance on Monday, Aug. 26, officials say. Officers on patrol at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 24 spotted a suspicious vehicle in the area of Thomas Hardy Place in Waldorf, and while approaching, detected the odor of cannabis.
Trash Schedule Adjustments and Town Hall Closed for Labor Day
If your regular trash collection day is Monday, September 2 then your trash will be picked up on Tuesday, September 3. Town Hall will be closed on Monday September 2nd. If you have a water or sewer emergency after hours, call 301-932-3870 and follow the instructions given to report your emergency. The automated response system will alert the appropriate department to respond to you.
MCPS welcomes 160,000 students back to class
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — It's back to class for Montgomery County Public School's 160,000 students, the largest school district in the state of Maryland. Students were greeted with a lot of excitement as the poms team, dance team , and band all performed a show for students as they walked into Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. This year MCPS is launching a transportation hotline for parents to call if they have any issues with their kid's bus. We spoke with new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor about it and why the District is adding it.
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