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Alsobrooks, Hogan still considering FOX 5 debate at University of Maryland
The race for the seat held by retiring Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is shaping up to be a crucial battle for control of Congress. The University of Maryland has been proposed as the host site for a debate between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks, sponsored by FOX 5 and the University's Capital News Service.
CSM Travel Study Students Put Education into Action to Aid Horseshoe Crab Conservation Efforts
“The fact that their lineage is so ancient, and their biology differs so dramatically from humans makes them seem almost alien.”. It’s a cycle that has existed each spring for millions of years: as dusk falls along the Delaware Bay, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore to lay their eggs, which then become food for migrating birds. Scientists are still working to fully understand the threads of this complex web, but on a night this past May they had help from College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students and faculty members, who traveled to Cape May, New Jersey to help tag the “living fossils” for scientific research.
ACPD: Man breaks into home, demands resident’s car after showing military ID
A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after an alleged home break-in and series of attempted vehicle break-ins. The unusual incident started Wednesday morning just before 10 a.m., in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood. A man showing signs of being emotionally disturbed was walking through the neighborhood and making remarks to...
People speak about new car dealership, dog policy at public forum
Residents took their place in front of the microphone during Tuesday’s public forum to voice their concerns over a number of issues. A total of 11 speakers signed up, with four of them speaking on the recent changes to animal ordinances, and three discussing the proposed car dealership at the Route 4 and 235 intersection. Bridget Lawrence of California spoke about the flooding in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, near a...
Fredericksburg: Spanberger pushes CSX railroad for answers on train derailment
On the evening of July 20, five cars from a CSX freight train derailed, flattened one building and caused significant damage to a residential complex and personal property in the city of Fredericksburg. During a briefing held by CSX in Fredericksburg yesterday, the railroad company shared that the derailment and...
Area gas prices down two cents in the last week
Triple A Mid-Atlantic says gas prices in Virginia area down three cents in the last week, up ten cents in a month and about four cents cheaper than on this day last year. Fredericksburg gas prices are down two cents since last week.
Beloved Virginia couple die in plane crash
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — A beloved Virginia couple has died after a small plane crash in New York. The pilot, Christopher Kucera, 46, of Fredericksburg and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher, 43, of King George, Virginia both died as a result of the crash. On Monday, investigators say a single engine...
Mike Locksley on starting the post-Tagovailoa era, his new "mayor" role, recruiting and more
College football media days signal that the start of the season is near. Locksley, who traveled to Indianapolis with wide receiver Tai Felton, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II and defensive lineman Jordan Phillips, enters Year Six at the helm of the Terps. He enters a new era without quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, the Big Ten's all-time leading passer whose college career wrapped up after four years in College Park. Either Billy Edwards or MJ Morris seem set to fill his shoes behind a new-look offensive line.
Patricia Washington: 2024 Business Leader of the Year
In honor of her tenure and recent retirement, The Chamber ALX recognizes Patricia Washington as the 2024 Business Leader of the Year. She will be honored at the 2024 Best in Business Awards, presented by Burke & Herbert Bank, on Oct. 17. For twelve years, Patricia Washington led Visit Alexandria,...
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
NCAA Rewind: Tillman, Maryland Maxed Out
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Danny Dietrich Making Dirt Late Model Debut At Hagerstown Speedway
Count Danny Dietrich as the latest open-wheel standout to try his hand in Dirt Late Model racing. The Pennsylvania Posse Sprint Car standout will make his debut in the fendered discipline on July 28 at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway as part of the half-mile's Frank Sagi Tribute live on FloRacing. Dietrich...
'I need prayer warriors' | Grandmother of toddler shot outside her DC day care asks for community's help
WASHINGTON — The grandmother of the toddler shot outside her Southeast DC day care is speaking out to WUSA9. Two-year-old Emily is recovering from surgery after family members told us she was shot in the stomach and arm last week. Four people were shot and two of them died,...
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