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Scavenger hunt in Old Town celebrates Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 return to America
A historic scavenger hunt and more are coming to Alexandria. Nearly 200 years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette made a historic comeback to Alexandria. The former major general and aide de camp to Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War was given a hero’s welcome when he spent a year visiting 24 U.S. states with his son, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert de La Fayette.
Johns Hopkins APL, USCG Team to Address Defense, Maritime Security Challenges
APL Assistant Director Tim Galpin and U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center commanding officer Capt. Michael Chien after signing a memorandum of understanding at APL on Aug. 5. The two institutions have teamed up to address critical technology challenges in national defense and maritime security. (Credit: Johns Hopkins APL/Craig Weiman)
Plan for replacement water tower brings neighborhood complaints
A proposed replacement water tower in the Poplar Heights neighborhood in Falls Church has garnered much opposition from surrounding residents, who say the tower drastically would alter the neighborhood’s character. Following a three-hour-long public hearing July 24, the Fairfax County Planning Commission delayed until Sept. 11 its decision on...
Alexandria Police reminds drivers not to stop in front of ACHS for drop-off
Reminder: Do not stop on King Street to drop your kids off. King Street and Braddock Road run right in front of the Alexandria City High School and Minnie Howard campuses. Alexandria Police Department (APD) is reminding drivers that both are busy streets and it’s an unsafe area to stop. APD has also stepped up traffic enforcement in those areas with the start of the school year.
Would-be federal candidate asks judge to invalidate ballot signature requirement
The U.S. District Courthouse in Baltimore. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. A Landsdowne man is asking a federal judge strike down a state provision he says is barring him from appearing on the general election ballot as a U.S. Senate candidate in November. Emmanuel Osuchukwu said in a lawsuit filed...
For Quist-Therson Brothers, A Blessing To Face Off In Maryland-UMBC Men’s Soccer Match
Karl and Kenny Quist-Therson have always had a sibling rivalry but rarely got to test it out on a soccer field. Growing up in Ellicott City, Karl, 20, and Kenny, 19, played for the powerhouse club soccer program Baltimore Armour but only shared the field in a few scrimmages. After...
Baltimore County woman arrested after vulnerable adult dies in her care
GWYNN OAK, MD—Homicide detectives have arrested and charged a Baltimore County woman following a vulnerable adult abuse investigation. Officers responded to the 1400-block of Kirkwood Road (21207) at the request of medics. When officers arrived, they located 56-year-old Antoinette Gray in deplorable conditions. Detectives later determined the victim was in the care of 34-year-old Brittany Brooks due to her multiple medical ailments.
Police searching for 2 men who fled fatal Carroll County wreck outside Littlestown
Police are searching for two suspects who fled a fatal crash between Taneytown and Littlestown Tuesday morning. According to a release by the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash on Route 194, Francis Scott Key Highway, just south of Kump Station Road, in Carroll County...
Maryland State Police Investigate Attempted Robbery of Flower Vendor in Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating an attempted robbery and assault of a flower vendor that occurred Sunday afternoon in Montgomery County. The incident took place on…
Antisemitic graffiti and other vandalism found at more Montgomery Co. schools
“It’s disappointing that teachers and administrators returned to school today, only to face this kind of hateful graffiti on their building walls,” said Guila Franklin Siegel, chief operating officer of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington. The graffiti at the schools — Wootton High School in...
Far from home: MCPS community welcomes Filipino special education teachers
Tucked into a downtown Silver Spring apartment on a Friday afternoon, a group of 10 teachers talked excitedly about the experience of traveling more than 8,500 miles from home in the Philippines to Montgomery County. The group is part of a 42-member cultural exchange cohort that was recently welcomed by...
Carter’s is Coming to Montgomery Mall
“Coming soon” and “now hiring” signage is up for Carter’s on the upper level of Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. According to its website, “Carter’s is the leading brand of baby & kids clothing in the United States. Our designs are based on a heritage of quality and innovation that has earned us the trust of generations. Little Baby Basics, the original bodysuit and America’s Favorite Jammies are just a few of the iconic products parents count on to make their lives easier. And with sizes and styles to fit babies, toddlers and kids – thanks to our newly expanded Carter’s KID™collection – Carter’s delivers quality clothing to handle everything from that first night at home to first days at school.”
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