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Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors
A Maryland woman is advocating for a bill aimed at increasing the number of live organ donors. Lindsay Gutierrez, originally from Oklahoma, served in security forces for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2016. After tours alongside her husband in both England and Georgia, she was transferred to Maryland to work with the Department of Defense. She currently lives in Ellicott City.
American Legion Dorchester Post 91 donates $42,000 to VA Maryland Health Care System
The American Legion Dorchester Post 91 in Cambridge, recently donated $42,000 to the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state. This is the largest donation the VA Maryland Health Care System has ever received from an individual Veterans Service Organization post. The donation will directly support veterans who receive their care at the Baltimore, Loch Raven, and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, as well as the Cambridge, Eastern Baltimore County, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie, and Pocomoke City VA Outpatient...
Theatre Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ presented by McLean Community Players at The Alden Theatre
The McLean Community Players’ production of “Heathers: The Musical” (book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe) is really good. Though it was hampered by some technical issues with the sound which interfered with a few punchlines, Director Liz Colandene, along with a stellar cast and team, has pulled off a successful production, with some slight changes from the original.
2024 Know Your Opponent: Maryland Terrapins
Each Monday this summer, we’re taking a look at Northwestern football’s opponents for the upcoming 2024 season. This week, we’re focusing on the Maryland Terrapins, the ‘Cats’ week seven task. The Terps are coming off a streaky season in which they finished with an 8-5 overall record, and a 4-5 record in conference play in the now defunct Big Ten East. Northwestern will head to College Park on October 11, with the game currently scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT under the lights.
No charges after crowbar attack and stabbing puts Alexandria brothers in hospital
No charges have been filed against two Alexandria brothers who were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in the West End earlier this month. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing call for service at an apartment in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street on Sunday, July 7. Police arrived and found the brothers on the floor of the apartment, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
Royal Farms to Expand in Maryland
Mid-Atlantic c-store retailer Royal Farms has announced its latest expansion to the heart of Greenbelt, Md. The chain will open its new location in the area on Aug. 19. The Greenbelt site will be located just two minutes away from Greenbelt Park and eight minutes away from the NASA Goddard Visitor Center. This location will feature a gas station with 16 fueling positions and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Theatre Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers’ presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
For the first time in its 24 years in existence, Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting the final performances of the STC Academy’s Master of Fine Arts program on one of the theatre’s main stages. The Repertory productions are Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the 1677 Restoration comedy, “The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers,” by Aphra Benn. The actors in this year’s class are strong talents, and we can expect to see them trodding the boards at STC and other top theatres in no time. With few exceptions, they prove to be exceptional performers. That said, the two shows selected for the Academy Summer Repertory have a few issues.
Arlington County Board to weigh renewal of shared services agreement with Fall Church
The future of a judicial and public services agreement between Arlington and Falls Church is on tonight’s Arlington County Board agenda. The Board will weigh the renewal of the agreement, which outlines how the jurisdictions use and share the costs of the county’s Emergency Communications Center, certain judicial offices and other items.
‘Foggy Bottom Stalker’ | Police arrest man accused of stalking woman in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that officers took a man, whom some dubbed the “Foggy Bottom Stalker,” into custody on July 21. Police said 39-year-old Delonta Deon Spriggs of Northeast is accused of stalking a woman in the Foggy Bottom and Georgetown community in Northwest D.C. MPD said the […]
Apparel brand Area Stars recognized for LGBTQ+ support, certified LGBTBE by national chamber
Scott Sussman (L) and AJ Majumdar, co-founders of Area Stars. (Photo provided by Area Stars) The clothing brand, Area Stars has recently been recognized by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as an LGBT Business Enterprise. Area Stars says it has always had a mission statement of inclusivity and diversity, even before it became “the right thing” to believe in.
Maryland football 2024 opponent preview: Michigan State
As Maryland's football season inches closer, our opponent preview series rolls on. After battling UConn at home to start the season, the Terps will welcome Michigan State for their Big Ten opener in Week 2. The game – set for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 7 – breaks up the three-game nonconference schedule, as Maryland will travel to Virginia and host Villanova after the Big Ten opener.
FCPD identifies victims in fatal Lorton, Great Falls pedestrian crashes
Alcohol and drugs may have played roles in separate vehicle crashes that killed two pedestrians in Fairfax County this past Saturday (July 20), police say. Yesterday (Sunday), the Fairfax County Police Department identified Giomarie Davila-Ocasio, a 26-year-old Reston resident, as the woman who died after being hit by a driver in the Great Falls area of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike). The department also announced that a teen was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Lorton.
One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
Road closures for Ballroom on the Block Festival in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — The Ballroom on the Block Festival will shut down N. Irving Street in Arlington this weekend. The Arlington County Police Department will close N. Irving Street, between Wilson Boulevard and 12th Street N. from 8 a.m. Saturday, July 27, to 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, for the festival. […]
Man arrested for 5 burglaries, Fairfax County police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said it arrested a man in connection to five Hybla Valley burglaries. Just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, FCPD responded to a burglary in progress at Mount Vernon Plaza in the 7600 block of Richmond Highway. A victim who was monitoring video […]
At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
This summer, GGWash has been fortunate to host four interns in college and high school, all of whom have worked closely with our policy team. Working with them has been a full-circle moment for me as this Monday, July 22, is exactly twenty years since I first testified at a public hearing. (Another entry for the ongoing series on what a dork I was.)
Maryland gas prices drop 9 cents over past week
Average gasoline prices in Maryland have fallen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.48 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 2,167 stations in Maryland. Prices in Maryland are 3.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 9.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Maryland was priced...
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