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Langley volleyball team expecting another strong season
A couple of top players graduated and another transferred to a private school from last season’s state-champion Langley Saxons girls volleyball team. Still, the high-school squad returns and has enough talented players to remain a postseason contender this fall, as has been the case since the program began in 1999.
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday
This Saturday, August 24, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night series. This weekend, “Trolls Band Together” (2023) will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss.
Robbery at MGM National Harbor Casino under investigation: Police
OXON HILL, Md. (7News) — A robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino Saturday afternoon, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officials said the robbery did not result in any injuries, and the investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story. Stay with 7News...
Fairfax Co. police: Woman charged with assault for restraining daycare children with tape
An Alexandria, Virginia, woman who runs a county-licensed at-home daycare in Fairfax County turned herself in on Tuesday on charges of assaulting children who were under her care. Police received an initial report of an assault in the 3600 block of Paul Street in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 1, according...
Community members gather to honor missing Manassas Park mom, nurse
Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old mother and nurse from Manassas Park, Virginia, has been missing since July 31. On Thursday, Prince William County police confirmed her husband, Naresh Bhatt, had been charged with a felony count of prohibition against concealment of a dead body. The event co-organizer, Mamta’s former co-worker...
Asian American Center awarded $3.9M to expand apprenticeship programs
The Asian American Center of Frederick was one of several Maryland organizations to get money from the U.S. Department of Labor for new apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented communities. AACF, a nonprofit community organization, was awarded nearly $4 million to establish more registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs for immigrants, according to a news release from ...
Bethesda Metro Station 40th Anniversary Celebration Takes Place This Sunday
The Bethesda Historical Society is celebrating Bethesda Metro Station’s 40th anniversary on Sunday, August 25th. “Join us noon – 2:00 p.m. on the Bethesda Metro Station Plaza for Bethesda history exhibits and more!” The event will feature “music, exhibits, and fun activities” with special remarks beginning at 12:15. It is one of the busiest suburban Metro stations, serving on average 9,142 passengers each weekday in 2017, according to a previous WMATA press release.
New spot for coffee at the mall
Coffee is brewing again in the center of Westfield Montgomery mall, nearly a decade after Peet’s built and then quickly abandoned this “open-air” lounge. A succession of food vendors have operated in the space over the years, from ice cream (Moorenko’s) to edible cookie dough (Cookie Dough & Co.) to holiday-season cocktails (the Jingle Lounge). Startup business KaFean Koffee serves espresso drinks from Viennese brand Julius Meinl, as well as drip coffee, tea, matcha drinks, hot chocolate, fruit-infused “refreshers” and a variety of baked goods. You’ll find KaFean on the mall’s lower level, across from the Lego store.
Frederick Road Closure in Catonsville Causes Commuter Delays Amid Police Response to Crisis
Commuters in Catonsville faced unexpected delays early this morning, as Baltimore County Police were forced to temporarily close Frederick Road at the I-695 interchange in both directions. The cause of the closure, according to a post by the Baltimore County Police Department, was due to a "person in crisis." Officials...
Housecall Featuring Dr. Kleinman: Navigating Menopause
Dr. David Doman is back with a new episode of Housecall, featuring Dr. Bradford Kleinman–an OBGYN based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Kleinman brings his expertise on menopause, discussing the symptoms, challenges, and treatment, which often entails hormone replacement therapy. Watch to learn about this topic that affects women for a large portion of their lives, typically beginning in their forties with perimenopause.
Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Pikesville Armed Carjacking (Video)
In a shocking incident in a suburban neighborhood in Pikesville, Baltimore County, an armed carjacking left two individuals injured, one of them critically. The event unfolded on Wednesday night at the intersection of Brattle and Hawkesbury Roads, turning an ordinary evening into a terrifying experience for the local community. The...
Oh deer! Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in fence in Oxon Hill
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Prince George’s County is safe and sound after firefighters rescued it from a fence on Friday morning. In a post on X around 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighters were called to help free a baby deer that was trapped between […]
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