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Is Best Buy planning an exit on Shady Grove Road?
Is Best Buy's future at 15750 Shady Grove Road at the 270 Center in doubt? It sure looks like it from an online listing for the 270 Center. The big box store's "big box" is available for lease, according to the KLNB listing. Whoever the lucky next tenant is will be able to move into the 46,155-square-foot space on February 1, 2025.
Police Recover 65 AirPod Max Headphones Stolen from Best Buy
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared several incidents that occurred around Wheaton on Friday night, including arrests for distribution of fentanyl, handgun possession, and stolen headphones. Per @4DCommander on Twitter/X:. Veirs Mill Road @ Randolph Road. 2 Arrested for distribution of fentanyl as a result...
Virginia’s prestigious women’s college bars transgender women from enrollment
Sweet Briar College, a distinguished private liberal arts institution for women, has announced a controversial new admissions policy that excludes transgender women from joining its campus for the upcoming academic year. This decision places Sweet Briar among the few remaining women’s colleges in the United States to adopt such a...
Women’s Soccer Hosts Binghamton in 2024 Home Opener
BOYDS, Md. – The American University women's soccer team will host two-time defending America East regular season conference champions Binghamton as American looks to build on its historic victory at Maryland on August 22. Sunday is American's Mental Health Awareness Game. QUICK INFO. When:. Sunday, September 1; 4:00 p.m.
Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Bladensburg Charged With Manslaughter
A hit-and-run driver who killed a 64-year-old District woman in Prince George's County has been apprehend, the Bladensburg Police Department announced. Beltsville resident Jerome Michael Phillip Young, 42, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into the fatal crash involving Susan Woodard earlier this month. First responders were called...
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
Waynesboro Set to Host JAMMIN’ in the Park Music and Arts Festival
Tomorrow, September 1, from 1 to 7 pm, the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro’s Destination ARTS! will host its annual Music and Arts Festival, JAMMIN’ in the Park, at Main Street Park in downtown Waynesboro. The event promises a full day of music and arts with sunny weather conditions perfect for outdoor festivities.
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (Developing)
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of...
Starbucks is Taking Over Old Dress Barn Space
Starbucks is coming soon to the Aspen Hill shopping center. Permanent signage is up and construction is ongoing at 13677 Connecticut Ave, the former home of shuttered women’s clothing store Dress Barn. Starbucks recently opened its latest Montgomery County location in the redeveloped Westbard Square. The company also has...
U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond
(JTA) — Jewish campus groups and parents are criticizing a reported decision by the University of Maryland allowing a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on campus on Oct. 7, the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The permit was given to Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the campus Hillel and...
Potomac Woman Knows Her Music In Just A Few Notes
Listening to music videos on You Tube paved the way for Potomac resident Gavriella Kaufmann to win big on Fox’s Name That Tune Aug. 24. The digital marketer and micro influencer/branding spokesperson grew up with a father who played piano and a mother who frequented concerts. About a year...
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre to Close for 9 Months
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre at 603 Edmonston Dr in Rockville will close from December 17, 2024, to September 1, 2025, for renovations focused on improving accessibility and sound, including upgrades to comply with ADA standards. Per the City of Rockville: “The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and its social hall...
Suspect Found Deceased Following Laurel Domestic Shooting Incident, Police Investigation Continues
A tragic conclusion came to pass in the case of a domestic shooting in Laurel, Maryland, as the suspect, Dario Villard, has been confirmed dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials. The Laurel Police Department reported that Villard, 53, was implicated in a violent domestic dispute that saw a female victim sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the night of Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 10:11 P.M. on Westmeath Drive.
Free Expungement and Resource Clinic in Annapolis on September 4
The City of Annapolis Naptown AntiDope Movemeant (N.A.M.) and the Maryland Department of Labor, in collaboration with Prince George’s County Community Legal Services, will host a free expungement and resource clinic on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Anne Arundel County Public Library.
Gray Dominates, Men Finish Strong at Baltimore Metro Meet
The Lancaster Bible College Men's Cross Country team began their 2024 season at the Baltimore Metro Meet held by Goucher in Baltimore, Md. on Friday evening. This was a 5000-meter event with teams of all NCAA divisions including Coppin, Morgan State, Hood, Bowie State, and Gettysburg. The Chargers were led...
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
Bowie State Communications Student Reflects On TMZ Sports Internship
BOWIE, Md. – Donell Pettus had dreams of being a broadcast journalist since he was in elementary school, and the senior communications major got a chance to pursue his passion after spending the summer in Los Angeles working an internship with TMZ Sports. The internship was the culmination of...
LPD Charges Speeding Driver with Fourth DWI
An Ashburn man faces multiple charges after he was pulled over for driving 85 miles per hour on East Market Street in Leesburg. According to the report, a Leesburg Police officer conducted the traffic stop in the 45-mph zone just after 11:40 p.m. Aug. 29. The driver, Jimmy Lopez Gomez,...
Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” Finalist to Open New Maryland Restaurant
Federal Realty has announced that Rockville’s Bao Bei will open at Montrose Crossing in Rockville. What began as a “ghost kitchen” (a restaurant without dining space and no visible storefront, where food is typically sold through third party delivery apps) in 2022, Bao Bei features a variety of Taiwanese street food dishes from baos to hearty bowls, side dishes and more. Chef Kevin Hsieh, a 2013 graduate of Gaithersburg High School, curates a dining experience that preserves tradition and offers authentic Taiwanese flavors.
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