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Central Mountain Boys Soccer Wins 2024 Matt Kramer Memorial Tournament
BROOKEVILLE-The Central Mountain boys soccer team continued their dominant start to the season by defeating Clearfield 3-0 on Saturday to capture the championship of the 2024 Matt Kramer Memorial Tournament in Brookville. The Wildcats showcased both offensive precision and defensive resilience, earning their second shutout victory in as many days.
Squad Extricates One in Riverdale
Aug 22nd: At 0520AM, Rescue Squad 14 was alerted to respond to the rear of an apartment complex in the 6800 block of Riverdale Rd for one trapped with County Police. The Rescue Squad found one person’s leg pinned between the driver’s door and the rocker panel. The Squad crew lifted the car approximately 10 inches and was able to remove the patient.
Trio of First Half Goals Pace Navy in 3-2 Victory over FDU
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Navy women's soccer team recorded its second home win in three days as the Mids (2-2) came out fast with two goals in the opening six minutes and three overall scores in the first half to pick up a 3-2 victory over a Fairleigh Dickinson squad that was voted second in the NEC preseason coaches' poll. Rylee Rives (Sr., Arlington, Texas) paced Navy's effort at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility against FDU (0-2-1) with her first career two-goal game.
Crews rescue dog, 2 parakeets from Gaithersburg apartment fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) said firefighters rescued one dog and two parakeets from an apartment fire in Gaithersburg on Saturday after a webcam alerted a resident that a fire was in his apartment. MCFRS said crews responded to 15 Prism Place shortly before 7 p.m. for […]
Book lovers descend on Washington for National Book Festival
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In the nation’s capital on Saturday, book lovers got together for the annual National Book Festival. Some of the country’s best writers come together each year for the festival, to read, sign and talk about their latest books at the event. “This is a...
Springbrook HS Students Win Award in National Engineering Contest
MCPS recently announced that over the summer, the Springbrook High School MESA (Math, Engineering and State Achievement) state champions traveled to San Diego for the National Engineering Design Competition, competing against teams from eight other states. The team—made up of graduated seniors Saron Shimels, Melat Ghebreselassie and Amber Li—submitted design...
Man shot in Northeast, DC police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it is investigating after officers found a man shot in Northeast on Saturday. At around 5:40 p.m., officers responded to the 3800 block of Minnesota Ave. for the report of a shooting. MPD said that when officers arrived, they found a man with a […]
At Youth Sports Day, a 'secret sauce' hopes to keep kids out of trouble
WASHINGTON — Summer is winding down and kids are ready to make a splash in the classroom. At The Fields at RFK Campus Saturday, nonprofit Fight for Children hosted its second 'Youth Sports Day'. Kids and parents participated in dancing, sports, and even received free backpacks, school supplies, health...
Fairfax Co. police: Woman charged with assault for restraining daycare children with tape
An Alexandria, Virginia, woman who runs a county-licensed at-home daycare in Fairfax County turned herself in on Tuesday on charges of assaulting children who were under her care. Police received an initial report of an assault in the 3600 block of Paul Street in Bailey’s Crossroads on Aug. 1, according...
Back-to-School Fair Draws Families Ahead of School Year
Students return to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for the new school year Monday, and MCPS held its annual back-to-school fair Saturday in Wheaton. This is the fair’s fifth year at Westfield Wheaton mall. There were children’s activities, free immunizations for kids, and different school-related resources for families like...
U.S. Secretary of Education Launches 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on a pivotal journey across multiple states in September to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to public education. The 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, themed “Fighting for Public Education,” is set to visit Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. With an agenda focused on enhancing student achievement and showcasing educational investments, the tour will highlight how schools and communities are leveraging federal support to foster academic success.
Police Drone Spots and Tracks Juvenile Robbery Suspects, Leading to Arrest
District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos shared via social media on Saturday that an arrests were made for a street robbery after the juvenile suspects were spotted and tracked by Drone as First Responder (DFR). “Last evening three juveniles robbed another juvenile of property...
Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
As summer comes to a close and the new school year approaches, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators on Aug. 19. The event preceded a week-long professional development series that D.C. teachers will participate in ahead of the start of school on Aug. 26.
Poets in the Conversation Room Series Will Bring Renowned Poets to St. John’s College This Fall
In partnership with Annapolis Home Magazine, St. John’s College presents a new fall series called Poets in the Conversation Room. This series will be hosted by renowned poet, author, playwright, and tenth Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri. “Annapolis needs poetry,” says Kymberly Taylor, poet and Editor-In-Chief of Annapolis Home...
The Washington Spirit restart their NWSL season this weekend, here’s what you need to know
The Washington Spirit are back and here’s what you missed on Glee…. After a break of what’s felt like 84 years (which in reality was 50 days), the Washington Spirit play NWSL regular season soccer games again. In fact, their first is a home game, so they’ll be right back at Audi Field again. That game will kickoff at noon, because it’s the first of a doubleheader. The second match is a preseason London derby in Washington, D.C., between Chelsea and Arsenal. It’s really cool that this is happening and this writer’s opinion is that you should plan to spend the majority of your day at Audi and thank me later.
Game 1: Football vs. Howard
Rutgers football kicks off its 2024 season against Howard on August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET at SHI Stadium. Under head coach Greg Schiano, Rutgers has historically performed well in season openers, boasting an 11-4 record, including four consecutive wins. The game will feature Youth Football Night celebrations and a postgame fireworks show. Security measures will enhance stadium entry with a new walk-through weapons detection system; fans are encouraged to arrive early. Rutgers also emphasizes a cashless experience for concessions and merchandise, promoting mobile tickets for a smoother entry process.
Local Business Spotlight: Save Our Trees
There are so many environmental organizations in our area doing great work. But there are not many where we can all get our hands dirty and actually make a difference. Enter Save Our Trees!. We all love our trees. In fact, the City of Annapolis is a leader in expanding...
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
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