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Red Flag Gun Laws Under Fire
This story was produced in partnership with Rolling Stone. Susan Webb stood with her colleague on Parks Road. The Chesapeake Bay and the abandoned store with the sagging roof were behind them, the smell of discarded crab lingering in the air. Once again, someone had lodged a complaint against the ramshackle property that belonged to Donald Willey.
Adams County man facing attempted murder charge in Maryland road rage incident
THURMONT, Md. — An Adams County man is facing attempted homicide and firearms charges in Maryland after police here say he fired shots at another car during a road rage incident. Bryant Paradine, 37, of Littlestown, is facing attempted murder, the use of a gun in the commission of...
Maryland Association of Counties begins annual summer conference
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Wednesday marked the opening of the Maryland Association of Counties’ annual summer conference. Held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, it draws thousands of community leaders and elected officials. Wicomico County Council President John Cannon said he’s entering the conference with...
Biden, Harris to appear in Maryland this week, first joint trip since Biden dropped out
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will take their first trip together since Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Kamala Harris dropped in, taking over as the Democratic nominee. The White House announced on Friday, Aug. 9, that Biden and Harris will travel […]
Warm and hazy today; Weekend rain to follow in Maryland
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Expect hazy skies and warm temperatures ahead of a weekend weather-maker. Canadian wildfire smoke in Maryland's atmosphere will make it look hazy throughout the day. Skies will be mostly sunny otherwise with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. Despite the smoke, air quality...
To Boost Reading Scores, Maryland School Takes Curriculum Out of Teachers’ Hands
This is the final chapter of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. (See our prior installments from Washington County and Wicomico County Public Schools.) Jeffrey A. Lawson is Superintendent of Cecil County Public Schools in Elkton, Maryland; below, he shares the story of how the county […]
DC celebrates its first-ever teacher training apprenticeship program
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Bowser Administration is embarking on a new milestone and on Wednesday celebrated the apprentices who have joined the Districts’ first-ever citywide teacher training program. The newly introduced Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE) Apprenticeship in Teaching program provides pathways for paraprofessionals and high school graduates to become […]
New Aria Restaurant opens at the Dulles Town Center
A new Afghan restaurant has opened on the periphery of the Dulles Town Center mall. It’s called Aria Restaurant & Banquet and bills itself as a “kabob house.”. The Burn first broke the news about Aria back in June, but details were scarce. The restaurant was moving into the building on Dulles Town Circle outside the mall that used to be home to the Longhorn Steakhouse.
Dealer Who Sold Pill Leading To Fatal Overdose In Montgomery County Gets Prison Time
A judge sentenced Gaithersburg resident Eric Turner, 32, to 10 years in prison with all but six years to serve after pleading guilty to his role in the death of Shanon Cole, who overdosed in July 2022 after ingesting a pill he received from him. Turner pleaded guilty in June...
Teen girl found seriously hurt in Southeast DC; investigation underway
A teen girl was found seriously injured in Southeast D.C. early Wednesday and an investigation is underway, authorities say. First responders were called to the 1400 block of Bangor Street SE at about 10 a.m. The teen was rushed to a hospital in a helicopter with injuries that police described as not appearing to be life-threatening. She’s 14 years old, sources told News4.
Standing on 132 years of history: A look at the future of the AFRO
As the newspaper looks to its next chapter, the crucial succession question looms: Who can build on its powerful legacy?. It all started in 1892 when John H. Murphy Sr., a formerly enslaved man, borrowed $200 from his wife, Martha Elizabeth Howard Murphy to purchase a printing press for what would become the legendary AFRO-American Newspapers. What began as a church circular quickly became a vehicle for advancing Black rights and economic empowerment.
Final site plan approved for 5-unit townhouse project in Frederick
The City of Frederick’s Planning Commission on Monday approved a final site plan for five townhouses on land at McCutcheon Alley, Water Street, and B and O Avenue. Michael Gordon, the developer and owner of the property, received unanimous Planning Commission approval for the four-story units set at an angle. “We’re very excited,” Gordon said. “It’s a small infill project, but I think one that ...
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