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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 ...
Budds Creek set to host Motocross this weekend
The world’s most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series is set to continue its second half-century of thrilling competition with the 53rd season of the Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. On Saturday, August 17, the fastest racers on the planet will make their anticipated return for the 34th running of the Yamaha Budds Creek National. The centerpiece of the SuperMotocross World Championships has provided one-of-a-kind thrills for race fans across the country since 1972, becoming its own unique American pastime as the toughest...
Traffic Manager Wins $50K with Mistaken Purchase of Fast Play Ticket
There’s an old saying about luck which reads: “Luck comes and goes; you have to seize it.” While some gamblers consider engaging in luck rituals or using their favorite numbers, others consider randomness may bring them all the luck they need. Recently, a lottery winner didn’t rely...
Maryland Hall of Fame Selects Three New Members
Three horses, all Grade I winners, have been selected for induction into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame in 2024: Alma North, Richard's Kid, and Shine Again. A committee of Maryland racing industry members coordinated by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Racing Media Association were responsible for the vote.
The Standard Hires Daniel Kretz as Regional Vice President in Retirement Plans
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- The Standard welcomes Daniel Kretz as a new regional vice president in Retirement Plans. In this role, he will collaborate with advisors, plan sponsors and third-party administrators in Maryland and Washington, D.C. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814685086/en/ Daniel Kretz, regional vice president in Retirement Plans at The Standard. (Photo: Business Wire)
Mars begins renovation of McLean headquarters
Mars is upgrading its longtime headquarters in McLean. The candy and pet food manufacturer announced yesterday (Tuesday) that, this August, it will begin a multi-year renovation of the two-story office building at 6885 Elm Street that has served as its global corporate base since 1984. The renovation will create a...
Huge international food festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park next week
A massive outdoor celebration of international food is making its return for its eighth year to Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park next week. Around the World Cultural Food Festival, the largest outdoor cultural food festival in the region, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Oronoco Bay Park.
Community, colleagues, family, support CSD graduate's back to school event
Jade Ward, a 2020 "pandemic" year graduate of Cambridge South Dorchester High School, is about to enter her junior year in Bowie State University's Sociology program. A few weeks ago, Ward had a revelation spurring her to action, helping kids from her local community get ready for school success.
Developer to cut proposed North Bethesda mixed-use project by half
Potomac-based developer Willco. Cos. is planning to cut by half the size of its proposed mixed-use development along Executive Boulevard in North Bethesda. The company, which won county planning approval for its sketch plan, cited increases in inflation and interest rates as the reason. [Washington Business Journal]. Potomac’s Olympic swimmer...
Maryland Native Shane Lee Has Emotional Reunion With Parents at Chargers Practice
Shane Lee, who is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent this past spring after three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC. As Lee took a knee after practice on Thursday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought Lee’s parents out for an emotional reunion before his father Mark Lee spoke to the team (clip below).
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