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Sons of Pitches to Perform at Music Makers This Friday
Catch the dynamic ensemble Sons of Pitches at Music Makers this Friday, August 30th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Known for their eclectic and energetic performances, Sons of Pitches will bring their unique blend of “Cowboy Jazz” to the stage, combining elements of instrumental country, jazz originals, and creative twists on classic standards.
Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction, orders new hearing
BALTIMORE— Maryland's Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court's decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured on the first season of the "Serial" podcast. The ruling says the case should be sent back to a lower court for a new hearing on whether it should be thrown out entirely. The decision reverses a lower court's ruling that had cleared Syed's name two years ago. Syed had served more than 20 years for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee. He was freed from prison in September 2022...
Alsobrooks knocks ‘lifelong Republican’ Larry Hogan in new Maryland Senate ad
Maryland Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday unveiled an ad featuring past clips of her Republican rival, Larry Hogan, closely identifying himself with the GOP. The 30-second montage shows the former two-term centrist governor stating in various interviews that he’s a “die-hard, lifelong Republican,” couldn’t “possibly support the Democratic nominee,” and would not “call […]
Wawa Is Treating Teachers To Free Coffee In 7 States
Wawa is giving teachers what they really need this time of year: free coffee. Today the beloved gas station chain announced its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative, treating teachers and school staff to a free any-size hot coffee from Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 15. The offer is...
12-year-old accused of breaking into multiple Maryland car dealerships
ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — At the Jaguar dealership on Rockville Pike, a thief broke through a door and searched until he found a key to a Jaguar then took off, but not before grabbing some candy bars from the showroom. At the Audi dealership, he smashed an expensive bay...
Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas.
Food stamps: Majority of seniors in DC region missing out on SNAP benefits
There are more than 15,700 seniors over the age of 65 who are missing out on receiving food assistance in D.C. A report conducted by the National Council on Aging found that between 34% and 37% of seniors in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland are eligible to receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program […]
Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for DC area
WASHINGTON - Slow-moving storms hit the area Thursday evening, bringing threats of severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to parts of D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Wind gusts reached above 60 mph, plus lightning, heavy rain, and hail was spotted in some areas as the storms moved in. Thunderstorms calmed to rain around11:00 p.m. Thursday night.
Maryland invests $20 million in education programs, online educational tool to be deployed in Baltimore County
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The State of Maryland has announced a $20 million investment in education by funding a partnership between Arnold Ventures and the Maryland State Department of Education to scale and expand successful programs that provide students with support in math.
Maryland medical experts explain how to protect yourself from nationwide listeria outbreak
BALTIMORE -- You may want to think twice before unwrapping that deli meat in your fridge. A nationwide listeria outbreak is impacting Maryland with eight reported cases, according to the CDC.The CDC is advising families to not eat Boar's Head products after they were contaminated with listeria.Federal regulators handed out several violations at the Boar's Head plant in Virginia that prompted a nationwide recall of its deli meats because of listeria found near the production lines.This listeria outbreak has caused 57 people to become ill in the United States and killed nine others. Listeria is a bacteria that can survive in...
Pa. Lottery ticket worth over $2.6M sold in Franklin County
Another day, another Lottery ticket worth millions sold in Pennsylvania. This time the golden ticket was purchased in Franklin County. According to a press release sent Friday by the Pennsylvania Lottery themselves, the ticket in question was a jackpot Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $2.68 million. The matching numbers were 6-8-16-20-30-39.
Weather Update for Franklin County 8/30/2024
Today: Expect patchy drizzle and scattered showers before 2 PM, with isolated showers possible afterward. The skies will be mostly cloudy with a high of around 74°F. Light east winds will prevail at 3-5 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight: Conditions will remain mostly cloudy...
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