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Hayfield football staffer flouts rules; Coach’s controversial past surfaces
This past Sunday, Brenden Hughes, a new wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator for the Hayfield Secondary School football team in Alexandria, tweeted at 4:36 p.m., urging student-athletes to “get some work Monday and Tuesday this week” with training at “$25 a session!”. The problem: as...
Alexandria Boat Clubs Hoist Sails Together on the Waterfront
The folks at the Senator John Warner Maritime Center, which is the home of the replica ship Providence, originally built in the 1760s and captained by John Paul Jones, invited Old Dominion Boat Club members aboard for summer festivities and a tour of the ship. The Providence crew were decked out in seafaring outfits for this historic venture.
Chevy Chase pharmacy manager says he was pistol-whipped during robbery
A pharmacy employee in Chevy Chase, Maryland, who was pistol-whipped by a robber says his first concern was for the only customer in the store – a teenager. Brookville Pharmacy manager Scott Wilson says his first thought when realizing the store was being robbed at gunpoint Saturday afternoon was for that customer.
Fugitive sought in street stabbing captured, agents say
WBFF (Hagerstown, MD) — Just one day after appearing on Maryland’s Most Wanted the fugitive wanted in connection to the stabbing of a man in Baltimore has been captured. According to the US Marshals Service Tyrone Price, 29, was arrested at a medical facility in Hagerstown, Maryland after someone recognized him on Maryland’s Most Wanted and contacted authorities.
Rockville Celebrates Independence Day at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park
The City of Rockville is hosting its annual Independence Day celebration at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in King Farm from 7-10 p.m. Thursday. Kicking off the event, Music by Uncle Jesse will perform until 8:45 p.m., when Mayor Monique Ashton and the city council will commemorate the holiday with a warm welcome. Then, the Victorian Lyric Opera Company will perform the national anthem before returning to Music by Uncle Jesse, who will continue performing until the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.
Police monitor Gaithersburg home amid neighborhood party complaints
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County Police were keeping an eye on a Gaithersburg area home on July 4th after complaints from some neighbors about past pool parties there. As 7News’s Kelly Lynne has reported this week, some residents of Woodfield Estates south of Damascus have complained about parties...
TaKorean Has Closed A Little More Than a Year After Opening
TaKorean has closed its Kentlands location after a little more than a year at 261 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood. The Korean taco grill took over the space that was home to Nalley Fresh and opened on May 4, 2023. Permanent signage has already been removed and a note on the window states the following:
Adrian Simmons selected for Ward 1 seat
Adrian Simmons was chosen by the Laurel City Council on July 1 to be the next councilmember representing Ward 1. Simmons, 45, fills the seat vacated by Carl DeWalt, who resigned from the council in May. “I’m jumping on a moving train,” Simmons said, after the council meeting.”I have a...
DAR Chapter Continues Cleanup Of Historic Walker Gravesite
On Saturday, May 25, members of Pleasant Prospect Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the John Hanson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) gathered to remember two soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. They raked leaves and cleaned the historic gravesites of Isaac and Nathan Walker, located behind Golden Triangle Drive in Greenbelt. Isaac Walker was a lieutenant during his service and his son, Nathan Walker, was a private during the American Revolutionary War.
Citizen Survey Underway In The City Of Frederick
Officials want to know residents’ opinions on policy priorities. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for Frederick city residents to let local officials know what they think. A survey on policy priorities for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 has been posted on the city’s website, and will remain up through July 31st, 2024.
Activities Planned For Monocacy National Battlefield This Weekend
It’s the 160th anniversary of that Civil War conflict. Frederick, Md (KM) The 160th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy is coming up, and there will be several activities to commemorate this event at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center at 5201 Urbana Pike, and the Thomas Farm at 4235 Baker Valley Road. They will take from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th.
Doctor responds to criticism over severed fingers care
News4 previously interviewed a Rockville grandmother who severed two of her fingertips with a lawn mower. Shuchen Wang says she struggled to find affordable care at two different healthcare facilities and ended up seeking treatment in Taiwan. One of those facilities has responded. The family had filed a complaint with...
Shooting Investigation Results In Three Arrests, Fireworks Bust In Charles County, Sheriff Says
In June, the sheriff's office launched an investigation into the shooting on Argyle Avenue in Waldorf when the suspects purposely shot several rounds at a house, grazing a woman who was inside. According to investigators, the shooting was the result of a disagreement regarding a stolen cell phone. On Thursday,...
Fire Engulfs Large Barn In Huntingtown, Causing $225,000 In Damages
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. – On July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:18 p.m., the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding stations were alerted to the area of Walton Road for a possible house fire. A passer-by discovered the fire, prompting the emergency response. Crews arrived at the 500 block of Walton...
Horse Rescued After Falling Through Pool Cover In Huntingtown
HUNTINGTOWN, Md. — Emergency personnel responded to an unusual call yesterday evening, July 3, 2024, when a horse fell through a pool cover on the 800 Block of Warner Drive. Crews arrived on the scene to find a horse named “Slick” stuck in the shallow end of an empty pool. Members of the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department quickly removed the pool cover from around Slick’s neck.
Maryland Weather: ALERT DAY Sweltering heat through Saturday
BALTIMORE -- Prepare for another scorcher Saturday with highs soaring into the upper 90s. The heat index reaches 100° to 106°. Our WJZ First Alert Weather Team continues our ALERT DAY for dangerous heat through Saturday evening. Some areas across Maryland felt as hot as 111° Friday afternoon with excessive heat warnings in place for southern Maryland and heat advisories in and around the Baltimore metro area. High temperatures Friday afternoon soared into the upper 90s. Tonight's low temperatures will only dip into the lower 80s. This type of heat is dangerous for everyone if heat precautions aren't taken. Please make sure...
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
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