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Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
Young DC Man Shot And Killed In Prince George’s County
FORESTVILLE, Md. – The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting that took place Tuesday night in the Forestville area. The victim is 20-year-old Diontre Mackall of Washington, DC. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
Residents in Suitland express their frustration over the constant crime at community meeting
SUITLAND, Md. — It's been a frustrating couple of months for neighbors who call the Village at Towne Square and the surrounding area in Suitland home. Wednesday night, they got to speak their mind at a community meeting, put on by Prince George's County Councilmember At-Large Calvin Hawkins. 'I'm...
Prince George's County Council At-Large candidate withdraws hours after announcing her bid
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Hours after announcing her candidacy for the At-Large County Council position, Prince George's County Councilmember Wala Blegay says she is withdrawing from the race to support Bowie's mayor. Blegay, who represents the County's Sixth District, told WUSA9 that she will be backing Mayor Timothy...
Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency
Proposed policy includes a reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through third grade identified with a reading deficiency. The post Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills
For decades, state legislators and criminal justice advocates have worked to change the juvenile legal system, striving to expand access to rehabilitation and keep young people from returning to crime. During this year’s legislative sessions, nearly every state has considered some form of juvenile justice legislation, according to a National Conference of State Legislatures database. […] The post Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care
Maryland lawmakers and regulators made great strides this year to protect patients and physicians from insurance barriers. The General Assembly must continue this progress. The post Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland
Nancy Shapiro worked as an associate vice chancellor for the University System of Maryland for 24 years. The post Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Building Unsafe To Occupy After Floor Collapses During Maryland Fire, Officials Say
Dozens of firefighters were called at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to the area of Layhill Road and Norbeck Road, where there was a reported fire in a two-story home that had limited access to fire hydrants. At the time of the fire, the structure was not occupied.
Texas quarterback Jackson Hamilton commits to Maryland
Maryland football added a second quarterback to its incoming recruiting class, one with close ties to Terps coach Mike Locksley. Manvel, Tex., quarterback Jackson Hamilton announced his pledge Thursday. The Manvel (Tx.) product is the son of well-known coach Pep Hamilton, who was a finalist for the Maryland football job...
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
Historic Pimlico Race Course to Undergo Major Renovations, Maryland Takes Ownership Ahead of Upgrades
The Pimlico Race Course, steeped in the history of American horse racing, is slated to shut down operations on September 1, to undergo substantial renovations. This anticipated closure was confirmed in a Facebook post by the race course itself and is a part of the wider-reaching Pimlico Plus plan which received legislative approval earlier this year, according to WMAR2.
Rescues Made at College Park House Fire
June 15th- At 5am, Ladder Truck 14 was alerted to respond as the first due truck to the 3500 block of De Pauw Pl in College Park for the reported house fire. Units arrived to find fire showing from the roof and started the working fire dispatch. Truck 14 was assigned the division one supervisor, helped remove a trapped occupant and opened up for the engine company before returning to service.
Heat index makes it feel like the 100s on July Fourth in Maryland; isolated storms possible
The heat index has reached the 100s, bringing excessive heat on July Fourth in Maryland with scattered storms possible. || Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m....
MM 7.4: Former Maryland baseball star Matt Shaw named to MLB All-Star Futures Game Roster
Former Maryland baseball star Matt Shaw was named to the MLB All-Star Futures Game Tuesday. He will be the first Terp to play in the futures game and will compete for the National League. This season, Shaw has played in 68 games for the Tennessee Smokies, the Double-A affiliate of...
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