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The Brightside: Bringing back the Bobwhite Quail
QUANTICO, Md. – A species of small birds that once lived in abundance is now threatened. Still, due to conservative and land preservation efforts from local land owners, and conservation organizations, the Bobwhite Quail are coming back, and are hopefully here to stay. Landowners John Long and Tom Fisher...
University of Baltimore professor on how Kamala Harris' campaign will differ from Joe Biden's
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election sent shockwaves throughout the country, and Vice President Kamala Harris has received lots of support from Maryland leaders despite not being officially named the party's nominee. Gov. Wes Moore fully endorsed Harris, and Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic nominee...
Another Winner! Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River Earns High Praise
Now in its fourth year, the Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River in Maryland is no longer a new kid on the block. So between the mainstays such as performance boat aficionados David Landsman, who has attended all four events hosted by the Sparrows Point establishment, and Andy Imhof, who is now the three-time defending Fastest On The River award winner after reaching 158 mph in his Teasers Skater Powerboats catamaran, and a plethora of first-time participants, it’s no surprise the event is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the season.
AG: Maryland COD pleads guilty to misconduct after alleged ‘romantic relationship’ with inmate
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that a Correctional Dietary Officer (COD) entered a guilty plea after having a romantic relationship with an inmate in Anne Arundel County. According to the Attorney’s Office, Ajee Xavier Myers, a three-year veteran Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO), pled guilty to […]
Arrest made in Hagerstown fatal double shooting
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown police have arrested a man for a double shooting that left one person dead. The Hagerstown Police Department (HPD) said Brandon Hinton, Jr. was arrested for his involvement in the shooting that happened Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington St. just before 1 p.m. HPD said […]
Warshaw Spins Frederick, Md., Radio Combo
It was just two months ago that Jeffrey Warshaw shared in an InFOCUS Podcast how his radio properties in three distinctive suburban areas helped make Connoisseur Media a small but influential operator. Now, Connoisseur has made the decision to focus solely on its properties in markets adjacent to the New...
Investment in Hagerstown properties driving housing, commercial revival
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown is celebrating a new development downtown, which could signal a revival for some properties. Over the past four years, more than $1 billion has been invested in residential and commercial development in Hagerstown. Emily Conrad, who works for the city, said she sees incentives driving […]
Frederick Police Department Chief Jason Lando Calls in
Justin, Scott, and Spiegel chat with Frederick Police Department Chief, Jason Lando. Lando was front and center on your TV’s recently as his police department was documented on the police reality/docuseries On Patrol: Live. Lando talks more about the process and what it was like to have a camera...
Retired G-A reading specialist's book about her family has lessons for everyone
Note: An earlier version of this story contained the wrong email for author Judith "Judy" Reed. Her email address is reedjudy1945@gmail.com. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled retired educator Judith “Judy” (Elliott) Reed to become the author of “Footsteps of the Past Lead to the Future.”. “When COVID hit,...
Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County
An alert was issued by the Frederick Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Jhade Paredes Sialer, 17, and Franchesca Paredes Sialer, 17, who were last seen at around 12;30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 leaving the area of Ardmore Court. Jhade Paredes Sialer was described as...
Mount St. Mary's Baseball Receives ABCA Academic Team Excellence Award
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) - The American Baseball Coaches Association included Mount St. Mary's baseball as part of their 2023-24 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, announced by the organization Wednesday. According to the ABCA, teams must meet the following criteria to be honored:. Must be a high school or...
Women’s Lacrosse Team, Seven Student-Athletes Recognized for Academic Excellence
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 24, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's women's lacrosse earned a place on the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWCLA) Academic Honor Squad for their work in the classroom. Seven student-athletes were recognized for individual achievement on the Division I Honor Roll. According to the IWLCA website,...
Next weather-maker brings welcome changes to Baltimore for the weekend
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 10 a.m. July 25 — A new weather-maker moves through Maryland Thursday with welcome changes moving in for the weekend. Thursday is mostly cloudy and muggy with highs in the upper 80s. Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon with the potential for damaging wind gusts.
MCPD Drone Pilots Complete One-Thousand Flights
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that drone pilots from the Special Operations Division have successfully completed one thousand flights since the inception of the Drone as First Responder Program in October 2023. The program began in Silver Spring in 2023, expanded to Wheaton in March 2024, and is set to launch in Bethesda and Gaithersburg soon.
Berlin council asked to support ‘bottle bill’
Representatives from the Lower Eastern Shore Group of the Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club urged Berlin Town Council members to advocate for the passage of what is known as the “bottle bill” when the 2025 session of the Maryland General Assembly kicks off in January. Representatives from...
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