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"Whooping cough" cases rise in Fairfax, Va. amid national increase, health officials warn
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — Pertussis illness, also known as "whooping cough," has been increasing across Fairfax, Virginia and nationwide, the Fairfax County Health Department reported. Pertussis is a bacteria-caused illness that can spread from one person to another through the air. Health officials said that it easily spreads when...
Vietnamese-American Association Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Students
The Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Academic Awards Ceremony held earlier this summer to two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students for their excellence in academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. Earlier this summer, the Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships to two...
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
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...
Charles County Fair coming to town, celebrates 100th anniversary
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Charles County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary this September, and fairgoers can cash in on special deals. The fair will be held at 8400 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Established in 1924, the fair highlights the county’s […]
Leonardtown, Maryland's MSP Weekly Press Release for Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD - MSP Barrack “T” Leonardtown, Maryland issued this weekly news release on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. On 8/19/2024, S/T Oyler responded to the Harris Teeter parking lot in California MD for the report of a verbal domestic. Upon further investigation CDS was observed in plain sight. It was determined the female subject Hulce, Leisha Kurlansik, 64 of Welcome, MD was in possession of CDS. Hulce was arrested and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: possession-not cannabis.
Maryland Football Got Done Dirty in College Football 25
Maryland Football Got Done Dirty in College Football 25 College Football 25 is here after so many years of waiting. Early feedback seems to be overwhelmingly positive, and seeing fresh college football content on the timeline is a lot of fun. I don’t have a PS5 and never really got into football video games, but […] The post Maryland Football Got Done Dirty in College Football 25 appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
Police investigating commercial robbery at MGM National Harbor
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a commercial robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino on Saturday afternoon. PGPD said the robbery took place at around 3:15 p.m. and that no one was injured. As of Saturday afternoon, detectives were investigating.
New Greenbelt Royal Farms Opens. Chicken-Lovers Salivate.
The spanking new Royal Farms on Greenbelt Road (between the Honda dealer and the American Legion) has really opened, after several soft and official opening dates were announced and then changed. So I missed those, but stopped by a couple days later. It should be fully operational today (24 hours...
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...
Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Waynesboro Walmart
Washington Township Police are seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest linked to a retail theft incident. The theft occurred on August 20, 2024, around 9:10 PM at the Walmart located at 12751 Washington Township Blvd., Waynesboro, PA. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the male and female...
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Suitland Mother Decades Later
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. He was convicted in...
Person dies after car crashes, catches on fire in Prince William County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department said a person died after a car crashed and caught on fire on Friday evening in Woodbridge. Police said that at about 6:50 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Road and Occoquan Road for the report of a […]
The Ribbon Has Officially Been Cut at Neelsville MS as Students Prepare to Start in the New Building on Monday
Construction is complete at Neelsville Middle School, located at 11700 Neelsville Church Rd in Germantown, with students ready to return to school on Monday. The new Neelsville Middle School was constructed on the same site as the previous school building. The old building will be demolished and replaced with recreational fields and other amenities to make up for similar facilities currently located where the new building has been built. The new facility added six classrooms for a master-planned capacity of 1,190 students.
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Hofstra Takes On American Sunday In First Road Test
Hempstead, NY - The 17th-ranked Hofstra University men's soccer team will have their first road test of the season Sunday night at American and will be looking to get in the win column following a scoreless draw against Fordham. Kickoff at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, is set for 6 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live statistics also available. Links for both can be found above or on the men's soccer schedule page of GoHofstra.com.
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday
This Saturday, August 24, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night series. This weekend, “Trolls Band Together” (2023) will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss.
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