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Maryland Weather: Back to school heat, Alert Day Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- The weather turns hot and humid for the students going back to school on Monday. An Alert Day is issued Wednesday for dangerous heat.After a beautiful weekend, the weather is looking hot and humid for back to school. High pressure that delivered us a stretch of comfortable weather will be sliding to our east. This will allow a return of heat and humidity to the area.Morning temperatures will be in the upper 60s Monday for kids at the bus stop. Heat will build throughout the day with temperatures in the middle 80s by lunchtime and upper 80s when...
Electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspends power at shopping center, church
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said an electrical fire in Silver Spring temporarily suspended power to several stores and a church on Saturday afternoon. MCFRS said crews responded just before 2 p.m. to 8549 Piney Branch Road for a building fire. Once they arrived, responders found […]
Vehicle strikes pole on Ogletown Road, seriously injuring driver
A 26-year-old woman was seriously injured early Sunday morning when her vehicle struck a pole in Newark. The crash happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Ogletown Road, approaching Marrows Road. The vehicle left the roadway and hit a utility pole and fence near the Fresh Delaware medical marijuana dispensary. The driver was "severely trapped within the vehicle requiring a lengthy and methodical extrication," according to Jamielee...
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
New Maryland Superintendent of Schools shares vision ahead of academic year
BALTIMORE-- The first day of school for many Marylanders is a few days away. 2024-2025 will be the first full academic year for Maryland's new State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. It's her first full term since being officially appointed earlier this year. Wright stepped into the role after being selected as interim superintendent in October 2023. In April 2024, the State Board of Education appointed Wright as state superintendent, and she began a full term in July. WJZ sat down with one of the state's top educators to find out what her vision and goals are ahead of the...
Frederick County school board member Jason Johnson suspends congressional campaign
Jason Johnson, a member of the Frederick County Board of Education who had been running to represent Maryland’s 6th District in Congress, suspended his campaign last week after failing to secure a spot on the general election ballot. Johnson, who lives in New Market, was running for Congress as a candidate of the Maryland Forward Party — a new political party that promotes election reforms ...
Silver Alert Issued for 70-Year-Old Woman
Baltimore County Police Department announced a Silver Alert is being issued for a missing 70-year-old black female, Gail Renee Street,. She is described B/F, born 9/22/1953, 5’7”, 170lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Her clothing was described as blue shirt and black pants. She was last seen...
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting at apartment complex in New Castle County
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting took place at an apartment complex in Claymont, Delaware on Friday.It happened at Harbor House Apartments just before 10:30 a.m.At the scene, police say they found a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.The victim, identified by police as Devontre Taylor of Wilmington, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.According to police, authorities later found the suspect after he was seen entering a building in the apartment complex.The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Michael Toombs of Claymont, was detained at the building and transferred to police headquarters.Toombs has since been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and other related offenses.Investigators have not yet said what led to the deadly shooting.Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the police at 302-395-2787.
Jeep Fest continues for day 3 of the event
OCEAN CITY, Md – Car fanatics continued to make their way to the Ocean City Convention Center for the annual Ocean City Jeep Fest. Eventgoers are enjoying the many festivities, like vendors, live music, and food, as well as customized jeep vehicles on display. Beach crawls and sand courses...
OCPD Seek Public's Help in Identifying Theft Suspect
OCEAN CITY, MD - The Ocean City Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft Saturday afternoon. The Ocean City Police Department report that around 4pm, on Saturday (August 24th), the pictured individual allegedly stole two wallets from a locker at an amusement park near 29th Street in Ocean City.
UPDATE: CWDI and Cambridge Resolve Lawsuit
CAMBRIDGE, MD - The city has filed a lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Incorporated (CWDI), alleging that the non-profit organization has violated its agreement with the city. According to city officials, CWDI attempted to sell a piece of land, a move that the city claims breaches their agreement. WBOC was...
Engage IT Services Strengthens Client Email Security with PowerDMARC
MIDDLETOWN, DE — Engage IT Services, a prominent IT provider in the UK, has partnered with PowerDMARC to enhance the security of client domains and emails. Operating across Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex, Engage IT is committed to protecting its clients from the rising threats of domain impersonation and related cyber risks.
Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Astros’ Defensive Lapse at First Base Costs Them Game vs Orioles
The Astros faced a critical loss against the Orioles due to a pivotal play at first base. In the sixth inning, Jon Singleton misplayed a grounder by Colton Cowser, allowing the bases to load and leading to a three-run double that sealed a 3-2 defeat for Houston. Despite a solid outing from pitcher Framber Valdez, who was close to finishing six scoreless innings, the Astros' struggles at first base persist. With seven different players starting at the position this season, the team grapples with instability, particularly after leaving veteran José Abreu mid-season. Astros manager Joe Espada emphasized the need for urgency to avoid these costly mistakes moving forward.
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