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Feagaville churches host literary get-together
A Book Club gathering was held from 7-9 p.m. June 18 at the Ballenger Community Hall. Two Feagaville Lutheran churches, St. Luke’s and Mount Zion along with the Mount Zion Little Free Library (which is located in the parking lot at Mount Zion) invited local families to enjoy an evening for those who love to read. Dr. Raymond Ediger authored a book entitled “Living, Loving and Laughing with ...
Electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspends power at shopping center, church
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said an electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspended power to several stores and a church on Saturday afternoon. MCFRS said crews responded just before 2 p.m. to 8549 Piney Branch Road for a building fire. Once they arrived, responders found […]
Vehicle strikes pole on Ogletown Road, seriously injuring driver
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning when her vehicle struck a pole in Newark. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Ogletown Road, approaching Marrows Road. The vehicle left the roadway and hit a utility pole and fence near the Fresh Delaware medical marijuana dispensary. The driver was "severely trapped within the vehicle requiring a lengthy and methodical extrication," according to Jamielee...
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
Silver Alert Issued for 70-Year-Old Woman
Baltimore County Police Department announced a Silver Alert is being issued for a missing 70-year-old black female, Gail Renee Street,. She is described B/F, born 9/22/1953, 5’7”, 170lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing was described as blue shirt and black pants. She was last seen...
New Maryland Superintendent of Schools shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
Frederick County school board member Jason Johnson suspends congressional campaign
Jason Johnson, a member of the Frederick County Board of Education who had been running to represent Maryland’s 6th District in Congress, suspended his campaign last week after failing to secure a spot on the general election ballot. Johnson, who lives in New Market, was running for Congress as a candidate of the Maryland Forward Party — a new political party that promotes election reforms ...
Man walks into hospital after shooting in southeast Baltimore Saturday night, police say
A man was shot in southeast Baltimore on Saturday night, according to Baltimore Police. Officers were called to a hospital for a walk-in shooting victim around 11:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they observed a 31-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said. Preliminary investigation revealed that he was shot...
Couple charged in death of boy, 6, found in tub of water that reportedly reached triple digits
BALTIMORE (Gray News) - Police in Baltimore charged a mother and her boyfriend in the death of the former’s 6-year-old son after he was reportedly found unresponsive, with burns and bruising, in a tub of hot water. Investigators with the Baltimore Police Department arrested Jalesia Offer and her boyfriend,...
Baltimore's Back to School Kickoff gets students set for new year
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is helping children get excited and ready for the new school year by hosting his annual Back-to-School Kickoff event on Saturday at War Memorial Plaza.Nearly 2,000 students received a free backpack fully stocked with supplies, including binders, notebooks and pencils.Miyah Robertson says she is getting ready to start her senior year of high school but trying to get all of her school supplies together felt daunting. Most Maryland students, including those in Baltimore, return to school on Monday."I start Monday and I don't have anything," Robertson said.At Mayor Scott's Back-to-School event, Scott and volunteers...
Small Business Administration preps entrepreneurs for natural disasters with resilience guide
As climate change continues to escalate extreme weather events, like heat waves, hurricanes, flooding and wildfires, it has also magnified the importance of entrepreneurs having a plan in place to withstand business interruptions brought on by unexpected calamities with little to no warning. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently...
Councilwoman points to new supermarket as greatest accomplishment in District 10
(WBFF) — As City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter prepares to wrap up her first full term in office, she counts among her biggest accomplishments the new Jumbo Fresh supermarket in southwest Baltimore. Porter led the effort to land the supermarket in Mount Clare Junction after Price Rite shutdown at the...
Morgan State Volleyball’s Daniela Ferreira: Rising Star from Portugal
Daniela Ferreira, a junior volleyball player from Lisbon, Portugal, has recently joined the Morgan State University team. With a height advantage and strong skills from her previous experience, she is eager to make a notable impact this season. Daniela is excited about her new team's potential and believes they will surprise many. As the season kicks off, she looks forward to her first match at the Morgan/Towson Invitational on August 30th against Lehigh, with additional matches scheduled shortly after.
Astros’ Defensive Lapse at First Base Costs Them Game vs Orioles
The Astros faced a critical loss against the Orioles due to a pivotal play at first base. In the sixth inning, Jon Singleton misplayed a grounder by Colton Cowser, allowing the bases to load and leading to a three-run double that sealed a 3-2 defeat for Houston. Despite a solid outing from pitcher Framber Valdez, who was close to finishing six scoreless innings, the Astros' struggles at first base persist. With seven different players starting at the position this season, the team grapples with instability, particularly after leaving veteran José Abreu mid-season. Astros manager Joe Espada emphasized the need for urgency to avoid these costly mistakes moving forward.
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