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Maryland wrestler aims to be the greatest of all time
Aaron Brooks, a standout wrestler from Hagerstown, Maryland, is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris. According to this family, Brooks is likely the first Olympian ever from his hometown. Brooks, who recently won the prestigious Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top collegiate wrestler, has been chasing his dream...
Former Middletown PTA president gets probation before judgment, ordered to pay restitution for theft scheme
A former president of the Parent Teacher Association for Middletown Elementary and Middletown Primary schools pleaded guilty last week to a theft scheme targeting the organization. Ryanne Hartman, who stepped down as PTA president after questions arose about the organization’s finances, was granted probation before judgment — which allows her to avoid conviction if she adheres to certain ...
Person dies in four-vehicle Fort Washington crash, Route 210 closed
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — First responders were called to a major crash on Route 210 on Friday. Officers responded to the area of Fort Washington Road and Indian Head Highway at about 6:15 p.m. Four vehicles were involved in a crash there. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said one of […]
Position Available: Part-Time Contract Sectretary
The City is seeking a part-time Contract Secretary to attend and record evening Board and Committee meetings. This position requires a reliable person with strong grammar and secretarial skills to prepare a summary of the proceedings, make approved revisions, and provide a final set of minutes in a timely manner. This assignment does not require word-for-word reporting. Meetings are conducted by Zoom or at public facilities in College Park on weekday evenings.
Maryland Weather: Another heat wave & scattered storms this week
BALTIMORE -- Another heatwave will begin across Maryland this week. The worst of the heat and humidity will begin Wednesday.After a sunny, hot, and beautiful day, we're looking at a nice evening ahead of us. Temperatures will ease back into the 70s & 80s. Overnight lows won't be as refreshing tonight, but still not unbearable. Low temperatures will fall into the 60s & lower 70s..Heat and humidity will quickly become the big story next week. High pressure to our east will help pump in hot and muggy air. Highs return to the lower to middle 90s Monday afternoon. A few...
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
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