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Commanders making big change with Sean Taylor memorial
The Washington Commanders are making a change to ensure the late Sean Taylor is memorialized properly. In 2022, the Commanders honored Taylor with a memorial installation inside their home stadium at Commanders Field. The memorial received criticism, and the team was accused of being sloppy with their execution. Washington quickly made some changes to the... The post Commanders making big change with Sean Taylor memorial appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Boxcars Turn Tables on Revs with Late Comeback
(August 24, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution suffered just their third road series loss all season, dropping their second straight to the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, 5-4 on Saturday night at Meritus Park. York built an early lead, scoring three times in the top of the second. Jacob...
Maryland Terps running back Roman Hemby eyes breakout season
The Maryland Terps are a week away from kicking off a new season against UConn on August 31 in College Park.Running back Roman Hemby, who played his high school football at The John Carroll School, is among the Terps key returners. He gained 680 yards last season, but the year before, he racked up nearly 1,000 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns.The redshirt junior said he's ready for a bounce-back season."You know, it's minor things for me, just to kind of get back to where I was," Hemby said. "I feel like I wasn't too far off. But, you know, anything...
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 ...
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...
1 injured after house fire in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department said a person was injured after a house fire in Pepper Mill Village on Sunday afternoon. Crews said that at about 1:30 p.m., they were dispatched to the 100 block of Pepper Mill Drive for a working fire. When […]
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 ...
Jahan Dotson sends warning to Commanders after being traded
The Washington Commanders dealt Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles two years after making him a first-round pick, and the wide receiver is not harboring any hard feelings — yet. Dotson addressed reporters on Saturday for the first time since the trade following the Eagles’ preseason finale, and emphasized that he understands that the NFL... The post Jahan Dotson sends warning to Commanders after being traded appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
MCFRS Respond to Collision in Montgomery Village
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Sunday morning in Montgomery Village. According to MCFRS (@MCFRSNews) on Twitter/X, one patient required extrication and was transported to a local hospital. Two patients were evaluated and released. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
Crews rescue dog, 2 parakeets from Gaithersburg apartment fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) said firefighters rescued one dog and two parakeets from an apartment fire in Gaithersburg on Saturday after a webcam alerted a resident that a fire was in his apartment. MCFRS said crews responded to 15 Prism Place shortly before 7 p.m. for […]
Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Squad Handles Hyattsville Commercial Fire
Aug 22nd: Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to respond to the 4600 blk of Ingraham St in Hyattsville as the search company on a reported building fire. Units arrived on the scene to find smoke showing starting the working fire dispatch. The Rescue Squad completed searches throughout and returned to service.
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