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Maryland’s Rural Legacy Program celebrates 25 years of conservation success
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Rural Legacy Program is celebrating 25 years of conservation success, preserving over 125,000 acres of land in Maryland. The program was created to encourage local governments and land trusts to work together to protect ecologically valuable properties, farms, and forests.
This $3.8 million Ellicott City home for sale comes with an indoor slide
Yeah, walking down the stairs in your house is cool, but what if you could slide instead?. That's a possibility at a $3.8 million Ellicott City home for sale, which comes with a three-story indoor slide. Also included: Five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a glass elevator, a sauna, a home gym,...
August 30 Cooler Ocean Winds And Lightning By The Beaches: NOAA Severe Risk Saturday Night
The storms that erupted around Frederick, Maryland, and parts of Montgomery County on Thursday led to some local damage reports. The overnight brought a larger complex and incredible lightning show to the beaches. Some of this continued early this morning, making some vacationers’ starts rough. Today we will get...
MCPS middle school teacher on leave after embezzlement indictment
A team leader at Odessa Shannon Middle School, Erin Kelly, is on leave after she was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling $161,000 from a Rockville dance studio, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools spokesperson. [Montgomery Community Media]. North Bethesda office sells to New York firm, to...
How Fairfax County’s public schools’ leadership hides poor-performing students
Fairfax County’s public school leadership is using “equal outcomes” and “equity” measures to hide low performance among its students, particularly the students who are learning English. As a result of the Biden administration’s porous southern border policy, coupled with Fairfax County’s sanctuary policy that passed in January 2021, our local school district is flooded with […]
North Hagerstown football focused on 'discipline and details' under new coach
With the 2024 Maryland high school football season set to kick off soon, we're taking a quick glance at each Washington County team. North Hagerstown Hubs Coach: Nathan Butts, first...
Waynesboro gives a warm welcome to Aldi no-frills grocery store
Walking across the parking lot at the Wayne Heights Mall with her husband, John, Thursday morning, Aug. 29, Sung Calvert marveled at the number of cars. She said it’s the most she’s seen in 35 years of living in the area. The packed parking lot was a testament...
New black-owned ice cream shop ‘Lil Somethin Sweet’ opens in Silver Spring amid Purple Line construction
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring is serving up something sweet and cool with the grand opening of ‘Lil Somethin Sweet,’ a new black-owned ice cream shop located at the corner of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue. Despite the challenges posed by ongoing Purple Line construction, the shop is quickly becoming a […]
MPT’s fifth annual HBCU Week runs September 2-8
Your browser does not support the audio element. Special program lineup places spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities including several in Maryland and Washington, D.C. OWINGS MILLS, MD – Maryland Public Television (MPT) will celebrate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in September during its fifth annual HBCU Week,...
Maryland Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus for the Year
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in the state this year, with a Baltimore resident testing positive. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. While most individuals bitten by an infected mosquito do not show symptoms, those who do may experience fever, headaches, and body aches.
For Sale | 435 Newcomb Street, SE - $489,997
“Welcome Home! This lovely home in Congress Heights is the perfect combination of charm and convenience. Congress Heights is a residential neighborhood which houses The Entertainment and Sports Arena, used as the home to the Washington Mystics, a community Arts & Cultural event site, and concert venue. The area is also undergoing Commercial development along Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X Aves. The inviting living space is fantastic! It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nice evening with your friends and family. This home features three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. You will appreciate the convenience of having one of the bedrooms on the main level, and classic hardwoods on the main and upper levels. The home is warmly heated with radiators, and has window units for cooling. The upper level features 2 bedrooms that can serve as a bedroom and home office with a full bath, and walk-in tub for soothing away aches and pains. The cozy dining and kitchen area is perfect for intimate meals and can double as a work space. When you visit this property, you will appreciate how the indoor and outdoor space conveniently flow together, making entertaining a breeze with a spacious fenced yard, front and rear, and has a bonus gazebo to make your guests feel right at home. Make your choice to park on the street in front, or enter the property thru the back alley with space for parking 3 cars, a storage shed, and includes lovely flowers and a garden. The basement features a cozy family room with a full bath, bar, laundry area, utility room, and extra closet/storage space. The location of this home is ideal with many commuting and shopping options close by, including the Washington Harbour, The MGM Center, The Nationals stadium, and the soccer specific Audi Field. Delight in the abundance of local flavors, and enjoy the flavor of local foods and farmer's markets. Easy access to downtown DC, and to I295, 495, and to I95. Schedule your private tour of this lovely Single Family Home today!”
Fugitive sought in 'sophisticated' drug operation that crossed state lines
A convicted felon named in what federal investigators described as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking operation that crossed state lines is on the run. Samuel Lee Rose, 43, is on the FBI’s Most Wanted list and with a $25,000 reward attached to his name. Rose is one of...
Juvenile Charged As An Adult In Hagerstown Shooting
He was arrested shortly after the incident on Wednesday afternoon. Micha Ricks (Photo From Hagerstown Police) Hagerstown, Md (KM) A juvenile has been charged as an adult for a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Hagerstown. Police say Micha Ricks, 17, of Hagerstown is charged with attempted 1st- degree murder, attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st- and 2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous firearms offenses.
Waynesboro girls volleyball sweeps Gettysburg in an MPC Colonial match
The Waynesboro girls volleyball team defeated Gettysburg, 3-0, in a Mid-Penn Conference Colonial Division match. The set scores were 25-7, 25-22, 25-22. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Former Dentist who stole over $8 million from Maryland medicaid sentenced
A former dentist will now spend 18 month behind bars. Seyed Hamid Tofigh, 57, a former dentist who stole more than $8.6 million from Maryland medicaid, was sentenced following a probation violation.
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