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Jessup quarry’s local zoning dispute has wide-reaching consequences
A history of neighbor complaints culminated in an unfavorable zoning ruling in May against the operations of Savage Stone in Jessup. The Howard County hearing examiner’s decision revokes the conditional use that allows mining on the 300-acre property and could result in a shutdown of the operation. Quarry owners...
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Remembrance in the Park
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 18, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management will hold the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. The memorial ceremony will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage,...
Montgomery County crews rescue fawn struck in iron fence in Potomac
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Montgomery County is now safe and sound after it was trapped in a gate Thursday morning. In a post on X, officials said the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department and Animal Service was called into action after a baby deer got stuck in an […]
'It's a beautiful spot'; families flock to Gaithersburg Water Park to escape heat
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Summer 2024 has felt like one never-ending heat wave, and people are finding creative ways to stay cool. In Montgomery County, one water park draws hundreds of people daily, all looking to escape the brutal heat. "We’re here at the Gaithersburg Water Park," said...
Police disband illegal car meet-up in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it successfully prevented an illegal car meet-up from taking place on Saturday. Police said they were able to carry out a traffic enforcement plan early on Saturday to address an illegal car meet-up. Officers responded to the area of Sandy Spring […]
Man Stabbed Wednesday Near Wheaton Metro Station
Montgomery County Police and the Metro Police Department responded to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road for the report of a stabbing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 4:32 p.m. According to police, ”the preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect stabbed the victim and left the scene....
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
Gunfire strikes residence during Germantown shooting
Montgomery County detectives are investigating a shooting in Germantown on Wednesday night in which bullets struck a residence, according to police. Police said Thursday in a statement that a preliminary investigation revealed a residence was struck during the incident in the 20000 block of Staffordshire Drive and the shooting suspects had fled the scene. No injuries were reported.
Germantown Teen Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Fatal Shooting
A third co-defendant has been sentenced in a 2022 fatal shooting in Germantown, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Daylon Miller, 19, of Germantown, was sentenced Thursday to serve 15 years in prison and five years of probation after release. The judge recommended Miller be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated.
FBI, Baltimore police, Baltimore City state's attorney's office bust drug ring in East Baltimore
An East Baltimore drug ring was busted by Baltimore City police, the FBI and the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. Seven people are now in custody. Detectives said they ran their alleged operation along North Broadway, just blocks from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Some of the suspects live in the nearby...
Orioles top deadline need is clearer than ever after shocking Corbin Burnes update
The Baltimore Orioles are potential World Series favorites in the American League, led by the best young core in baseball. Gunnar Henderson is bound to be a finalist for the MVP award, while Adley Rutschman and Corbin Burnes started alongside him in Tuesday's All-Star Game. It is Burnes who is...
Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, boxer on probation, to attend 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, a boxer who is on probation for a hit-and-run in Baltimore, will be allowed to attend the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to a judge’s ruling. Davis will be in Paris to support Team USA boxing in an advisory role. Davis pleaded guilty to four counts for a 2020 hit-and-run. He was sentenced to 90 days home detention.
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