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Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Ledo Pizza Opens ‘Corner Shoppe’ in Downtown Silver Spring
Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened another Montgomery County location at Giant Food (1280 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910), and serviced by Ledo Pizza at 7435 Georgia Avenue in NW DC. Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney last year and followed it up...
"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
Charles County Fair coming to town, celebrates 100th anniversary
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Charles County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary this September, and fairgoers can cash in on special deals. The fair will be held at 8400 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Established in 1924, the fair highlights the county’s […]
Police investigating commercial robbery at MGM National Harbor
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a commercial robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino on Saturday afternoon. PGPD said the robbery took place at around 3:15 p.m. and that no one was injured. As of Saturday afternoon, detectives were investigating.
Police Drone Spots and Tracks Juvenile Robbery Suspects, Leading to Arrest
District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos shared via social media on Saturday that an arrests were made for a street robbery after the juvenile suspects were spotted and tracked by Drone as First Responder (DFR). “Last evening three juveniles robbed another juvenile of property...
Repeat Offender Busted With Gun, Drugs During Hospital X-Ray In Maryland Gets Prison Time
In May 2023, members of the Havre de Grace Police Department were called to the Harford Memorial Hospital to investigate reports of an armed person, later identified as Sathrie Zach Robinson, Jr., according to authorities. Prosecutors say that Robinson was admitted for treatment and evaluation following a crash, and during...
Pens Morning Brew: McGroarty drama, Crosby to the Capitals, and wait, what?
Good morning, Penguins fans, and welcome to your August 24th, 2024 edition of Pens Morning Brew. It's definitely August, but it's not like Pittsburgh Penguins fans don't have plenty to talk about, unlike most teams in the NHL. There's the Rutger McGroarty trade and drama, Cody Glass's potential, Sidney Crosby's...
Person dies after car crashes, catches on fire in Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department said a person died after a car crashed and caught on fire on Friday evening in Woodbridge. Police said that at about 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan Road for the report of a […]
FCCF ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $70,000 IN GRANT AWARDS TO AREA NONPROFITS
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) announced that $71,180 in grant funds have been awarded to 20 Franklin County area nonprofit organizations through competitive grant opportunities. Awarded projects will commence between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. After careful review of numerous grant application submissions, the following were awarded...
Sunny and warm Sunday, chance for showers and stormy weather Monday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Today will be a great end to the last full weekend of August. After some early morning clouds there will be plenty of sunshine with a light southwest wind. Highs will be a few degrees above average in the upper 80s with low humidity.Tomorrow is the first day of school for many children across the Delaware Valley, and it will be a mild start to the day with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s at 7 a.m.They'll need to dress for a warm day in the upper 80s, under a mix of clouds and sun. There...
Court rules Cornel West can’t be on ballot in Pennsylvania
A court on Friday ruled that independent candidate Cornel West cannot be on the presidential ballot in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state that could decide the 2024 election. In a 15-page opinion, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer sided with the Pennsylvania secretary of state’s office in rejecting West’s candidacy paperwork. The secretary of state’s […]
PA Cyber Charter advisors, counselors authorize strike
(WTAJ) — Advisors and counselors employed by PA Cyber Charter have authorized a strike after contract negotiations between them and the school have failed for over two years. Following 750 days of bargaining, with a state mediator present for some sessions, members of the PA Cyber Academic Advisors and School Counselors Education Association (PACAASCEA), representing […]
Fundraisers Established for Diamonte Drequan Disney and Tiheen Justice Nathaniel Matthews
Community members have set up fundraisers to support the families of Diamonte Drequan Disney and Tiheen Justice Nathaniel Matthews, following their recent tragic deaths. These initiatives aim to provide financial assistance for dignified memorials. For Diamonte Drequan Disney, a GoFundMe page has been created to help cover the costs associated...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame – Marcia Brown
If you were to look for a pioneer of girls athletics at Chambersburg, look no further than Marcia (Logue) Brown. She was directly or indirectly responsible for starting three girls sports programs, coached two of them and was a longtime coach in two other sports. Brown is one of 11...
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