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Shooter kills man, self in Rockville crime linked to Laurel domestic attack, police say
Two men are dead, and a woman is in critical condition after a pair of shootings in Rockville and Laurel, Maryland, that police say could be connected. Montgomery County police said officers responded to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane in Rockville for a double shooting just before 8 a.m. Thursday.
Virginia father gifts his son $1 million lottery ticket as wedding gift
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - A Virginia father gifted his son a $1 million lottery ticket as a wedding gift. Aaron and Kiana Andrews recently got married in April and the newlywed's plan – which they came up with before the winning ticket – is to move out of their home in Springfield and move in with Aaron's dad in Triangle, Virginia.
IMS Radio: Maryland football preview, basketball recruiting update and Brian Dohn on Locksley's big-time class
Maryland looks to build on another eight-win season under Mike Lockley and has a lot going for it, but also questions at key spots. Who will be the quarterback? Breakout player? Best freshman?. The IMS Radio crew breaks it down and makes bold predictions on all of the above and...
Body of Charles man killed in WWII to be reinterred in Cheltenham
After nearly 80 years, the remains of a Charles County native who was killed in action during WWII will be coming back to the area. U.S. Army Pfc. Lemuel Dent Jr. will be interred on Sept. 5 at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Prince George’s County. Johnson Funeral Services of White Plains will perform graveside services preceding the interment. A native of Ironsides, an area on Route 6 in Charles County,...
Hogan says his job in Senate would be to push back against his party like Manchin, Sinema
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who’s running for his state’s Senate seat, said Thursday that if elected he would not always go along with his party, comparing himself to ex-Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.). CNBC’s Becky Quick asked Hogan if he saw himself “playing that same sort of a role,…
Wawa offering free coffee for teachers in these states
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Teachers in six states can get free coffee at Wawa for a limited period of time starting on Monday, Sept. 2, the company announced.As students head back to school, educators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington D.C. can take advantage of this "Cheers to Classrooms" deal until Sept. 15The deal applies to school staff as well. All the qualifying freebie-receiver has to do is tell the cashier they're a member of a local school system.The offer can only be claimed in Wawa stores and is not available on the app or through delivery services."We hope this small gesture shows our deep appreciation for everything educators and school staff do for children in the community," Wawa's Senior Director of Store Operations, Dave Simonettis said in a news release.Wawa gave this deal to teachers in Alabama and Florida in August.
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights honors local leaders
On Aug. 24 the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights held their Biennial Civil Rights and Fair Housing Gala inside of The Hall at Live! Casino in Hanover, Md. The program paid homage to both Governor Wes Moore, the first Black man to lead Maryland, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, first woman of color to be lieutenant governor, for service to the state.
SMADC Seeks Experienced Farmers To Mentor Next Generation In Revitalized Maryland FarmLINK Program
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is revitalizing the Maryland FarmLINK Mentor Match Program, seeking experienced farmers to guide new agricultural producers. Mentors who successfully match with a mentee for the year long program will be compensated for their time and expertise with a stipend.
Hot and muggy today ahead of storms across Maryland tonight
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore area is bracing for another hot day before the next round of showers and storms arrive tonight. Expect steamy weather this afternoon. Temperature will rise to the upper 80s with heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy.
The great HalfSmoke saga ends in Rockville
Where there's HalfSmoke, there isn't always fire. A four year odyssey of disappointment came to a whimpering conclusion at Rockville Town Square yesterday. It was almost exactly four years ago that local sausage chain HalfSmoke had announced plans to open a Rockville location at 36-A Maryland Avenue. During the long period of befuddled anticipation, a HalfSmoke kiosk came and went at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. But the Rockville HalfSmoke never came to pass.
Local Hero, Mario Gonzalez, Defies All Odds: From Tragedy at Birth to 70 Years of Spreading Joy
The Good Counsel community is celebrating beloved staff member, Mario Gonzalez, as he turns 70 years old and begins his 37th year working as part of the school’s maintenance staff. The school is hosting ‘Mario Fest’ on Friday, September 13th at 6pm to celebrate him and has announced the Spirit of Mario Scholarship drive to benefit a current Good Counsel student who embodies the spirit of Mario and contributes to the Good Counsel community.
HBCU Olympian and Jamaican track icon passes away at 97
Rhoden's legacy is one of perseverance, excellence, and national pride. His achievements paved the way for future generations of HBCU and Jamaican athletes, setting a standard of excellence that continues to inspire. The post HBCU Olympian and Jamaican track icon passes away at 97 appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Chubb completes initial payout following Key Bridge collapse
Chubb has completed an initial insurance payout following the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland. Citing a confirmation from the Federal Highway Administration, 7News reported that $350 million had been paid out to the Maryland Transportation Authority by the bridge’s insurer. It was described as the first of potentially many such disbursements.
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