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MCFRS Respond to House Fire Sunday Afternoon
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the report of a house fire in the 12500blk of Grand Elm St. in Clarksburg on Sunday, July 7, 2024. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
2024 Caribbean Carnival Festival to be held in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Mayor Brandon Scott joined the founder of Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Dr. Elaine Simon, City leaders, Caribbean artists, and community members to announce the return of this year's Baltimore/DC One Caribbean Carnival Festival in Baltimore. The Baltimore/ Washington DC One Caribbean Carnival will be held...
SUV Crashes Into Police Cruiser Sunday Morning
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers were on scene of a collision at Columbia Pike (Rt. 29) and Musgrove Rd in Fairland on Sunday morning when an SUV crashed into a cruiser. The driver of the SUV did not see the officers and rear ended the cruiser, causing it to...
Stream project in Annandale nears completion
The project to restore the Coons Branch stream in Annandale Community Park is ahead of schedule. Workers have completed stabilizing the stream banks, says project manager Jasdeep Saini, of the Fairfax County Stormwater Planning Division. However, the fence around the project area won’t be removed and the stream won’t be open to the public until late fall.
Manassas Bee Festival – Thousands Gather to Celebrate Pollinators
June 22 marked the fourth annual Manassas Bee Festival which, despite the record-breaking heat, drew a brightly colored crowd sporting bee antenna head bands and pollinator costumes. The festival celebrated the final day of National Pollinator Week and began with a 2k “Honey Hike” from the Manassas Museum to the festival site of Liberia House and Grounds. Featuring live music by the Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, dozens of vendors, and a petting zoo, the festival had something for everyone.
IKA Keratoconus Symposium, CIME spark educational opportunities
IKA Keratoconus Symposium and Controversies in Modern Eye Care shone brightly in May. The International Keratoconus Academy (IKA) was organized around a mission, and the IKA Keratoconus Symposium is a means to that end. CEO and cofounder S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, serves as cochair of the IKA Keratoconus Symposium alongside Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, president and cofounder, and Elizabeth Yeu, MD. Together, they strive to promote professional education and scientific development in keratoconus, bringing the disease front and center for eye care providers around the globe.
59-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In Head-On Collision With SUV
CROWNSVILLE, Md. – On July 6, 2024, at 7:48 a.m., emergency personnel responded to St. Stephens Church Road and Penderbrooke Drive for a serious crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The police investigation revealed that a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling north on St. Stephens Church Road and...
Pennsylvania’s Gray Earns First Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Potomac River
MARBURY, Md. (May 20, 2024) – Boater Daniel Gray of Butler, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on the Potomac River . Hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners, the tournament was the first event of the season for the BFL Northeast Division. Gray earned $10,926, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.
Calvert Parks And Recreation Seeking Local Artists For Cove Point Basketball Mural
LUSBY, Md. – Calvert County Parks and Recreation (CCPR) is seeking local artists to collaborate with on designing a unique and large-scale mural for the Cove Point Park basketball courts. This mural will be a part of an upcoming renovation and resurfacing project according to CCPR. “Any artist from...
Annapolis Blues FC Finishes Regular Season with 5-0 Win over Grove United
The Annapolis Blues secured a 5-0 win over Grove United in its final game of the 2024 regular season, clinching the top seed in the Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs. While the opening 20 minutes saw minimal attacking action, it was still a display of domination by the Blues. Annapolis maintained the majority share of possession and found the breakthrough in the 21st minute. Miles Avery continued his hot streak, scoring off of a corner kick. Matias De Jesus managed to save a bouncing ball that almost went over the end line, kicking a volley across and into the mouth of the goal. The Grove defender attempted to clear the ball. However, his clearance fell right to the feet of Avery who took a touch to settle and finished calmly into the back of the net.
Kusshi Sushi Now Open in Rockville Town Square; Soft Opening Discount Until Thursday
Last October we let you know that Kusshi Sushi officially signed on to take over the space that was home to popular sushi restaurant Sushi Damo at 36G Maryland Ave in Rockville Town Square for over 15 years. The restaurant is now open, currently in a “soft opening phase” open from 11am until midnight.
Giancarlo Esposito, Known for His Role as Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, to Appear at Montgomery College
Montgomery College will host “In Conversation with Giancarlo Esposito” at the Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville on Thursday, November 7. Esposito is best known for his role as Gustavo Fring in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”. Per Montgomery College:...
SNL Cast Members Coming to Montgomery College for Stand-up Comedy Event
Current SNL cast members Mikey Day and Ego Nwodim will be performing stand-up comedy at Montgomery College’s Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville on Tuesday, September 10. Tickets are $41-43 and can be purchased here. Per Montgomery College: “Actor, comedian, and writer Mikey Day is a cast...
Kim Caldwell: 'The West Virginia-Tennessee connection is strong'
Former Lady Vol Alexis Hornbuckle and current Lady Vols Coach Kim Caldwell both are from West Virginia, but the overlap is not just a home state. Caldwell played basketball for Hornbuckle's father, as did her two older sisters, as a member of the West Virginia Tornadoes. Shortly after Caldwell was...
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