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Hyundai owners can update software, get free steering locks at anti-theft event
Montgomery County police and Hyundai Motor America are teaming up for another clinic for Hyundai owners to receive an anti-theft software upgrade and a steering wheel lock to help prevent their cars from being stolen. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3...
The Story Behind the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Alexandria
Finding affordable housing in the Washington region is a challenge today, but it’s not a new challenge. The Pope-Leighey House at Woodlawn, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique example of 1940s, intentionally designed affordable living. In 1939, journalist Loren Pope, a 28-year-old copy editor at...
Montgomery County PD drone program completes 1,000 flights, improves response times
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — It’s been almost a year since the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) launched its drone program, and now the department is celebrating a new milestone. In an announcement on Thursday, police shared that the Special Operations Division has completed 1,000 flights since its start in October 2023. Police […]
New restaurant taking over former Delirium Cafe spot in Leesburg
Details are still scarce, but it looks like the building at the corner of South King Street and Loudoun Street SW may have a new tenant. That’s the building with blue shutters, blue door frames and blue window frames at 101 South King that for many years was the Delirium Cafe — until it closed its doors back in early March.
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Attempted Murder in Rent Dispute
31-year-old Geofrey Gaitan of Silver Spring was sentenced to 27 years in prison this week for a near-fatal attack on his landlord in 2020, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In April, a Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found Gaitan guilty after three trials. The previous...
Battlefield grad Lauren Hoffman hurdles her way to Paris Games
Lauren Hoffman’s introduction to the hurdles occurred under spartan conditions. Instead of using a track with actual hurdles, she learned the art of running and jumping by clearing three “Open House” signs stuck in the common area in her Dominion Valley cul-de-sac. Chances are the real estate...
Hospice of Washington County values volunteer support for patients, staff
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Kiwanis Club of Hagerstown paid special tribute Thursday to the many volunteers who devote time to the Hospice of Washington County. Being a meaningful volunteer can be as simple as just spending a few hours watching TV with a patient. When it comes to end-of-life care, it takes […]
July 26 Humidity Drops But We Have A Growing Drought And Some Wildfire Haze
The stalled front is on the move. As it began to push south, the expected thunderstorms were underwhelming. Now we have concern for the growing drought as dry weather will take us through the weekend. However, we did time out this pleasant weather for the weekend. The only glitch might...
Wrestler Aaron Brooks trying to stay even-keeled at Olympics
Hagerstown wrestler Aaron Brooks is set to fulfill a lifelong dream, competing on the biggest stage imaginable against the best in the world in Paris. There are significant medals at stake: gold, silver and bronze. These are the Olympic Games, where legends are born. ...
Fatal crash on Indian Head Highway: woman killed, two injured
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - A multi-vehicle accident on Route 210 at Fort Washington Road resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on Friday evening, according to Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The crash, which occurred around 6:15 p.m., left several individuals trapped in their vehicles. Emergency...
Montgomery County Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Vandalism Suspect
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police, 4th District Patrol Investigative Unit, are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a vandalism…
New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council. Bill 15-23 was approved last summer, but the regulations adopted by Montgomery County this week allow the bill to officially go into effect. Under the law,...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visits Ravens practice, hypes Lamar Jackson
Come January, Lamar Jackson might be able to look back at the video embedded below and say: “wow, look at the Vice President hype up my game!”. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, according to multiple reports, is on the short list of potential candidates to be Kamala Harris’ running mate in November’s election.
Shepherd University researchers' innovative opioid study accepted for publication
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — A groundbreaking pilot study conducted by researchers from Shepherd University has been accepted for publication in the esteemed journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. Drs. Jennifer Flora and Kelly Watson Huffer co-authored “Transcranial Photobiomodulation Therapy as an Intervention for Opioid Cravings and Depression: A Pilot Cohort Study,” which explores the potential of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy for opioid use disorder. ...
State Senator Corderman – Hagerstown “in crisis and under seige”
HAGERSTOWN – In a 24 July 2024 letter to Mayor Martinez and Council, Paul Corderman pens a two page letter with 8 action points fueled by last week’s homicide. Corderman stated “that event once again demonstrated a lack of urgency and prioritization from City Hall.” Read the full letter here!
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director...
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