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Baltimore Police Investigate Late-Night Shooting in South Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. — Baltimore Police are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man injured late Saturday night. The incident occurred on August 24, 2024, at approximately 11:56 p.m. Officers…
Ravens' Roquan Smith helps Baltimore students get ready for new year
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Roquan Smith visited a Baltimore City school on Sunday to make sure students are prepared for Monday's first day of school.Smith partnered with the Fund for Educational Excellence and Rob's Community Barbershop Foundation to provide school supplies and haircuts to 100 students from Hamilton Elementary/Middle School."I remember going back to school," said Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl player in his second full season with the Ravens. "It's an awesome feeling being out here with these kids and seeing them smile and be excited about going back to school."Students were given backpacks, binders,...
Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Monday in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday in the Baltimore area. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people suffering from asthma,...
Maryland Perspectives: The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce can be key to local businesses when it comes to accessing valuable resources, finding discounts, plus helps build relationships that could save money or market their products. They also have fun community events that bring communities together including an upcoming Doggie Dash 5k in September 22nd. Chairman John Kneisly joins me to talk about what the chamber has to offer, the upcoming 5K and how you can get involved.
7 Days Remaining Until Purdue Football: Salim Turner-Muhammad & Jahmal Edrine
One of the last holdouts from the longest-lived recruiting class in college football history (2019), Purdue desperately needed the former 4* defensive back and Stanford transfer last season. That didn’t happen after a preseason leg injury derailed his season before it made it off the tracks. I wasn’t sure...
Auto parts stolen at several Rockville apartment complexes
One or more auto parts thieves hit several parking lots outside Rockville apartment complexes over the night between August 20 and 21, 2024. The properties impacted were all in the vicinity of Randolph Road. Parts were stolen from vehicles parked at the Village Square West and Lerner Oxford Square apartments, and at the Bethesda Park condominiums. Thieves are typically looking for airbags and catalytic converters. Police recommend installing a steering wheel device like The Club to discourage the former, and having your catalytic converter etched to ward off the latter.
“Hidden Cocktail Experience” Coming Soon to Olney
Last year we let you know that Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney) would be launching Fallen Oak Distilling. Scheduled to open this fall, Fallen Oak will deliver an “exquisite range of spirits, meticulously crafted for the discerning palate” that will also come with a “hidden cocktail experience.”
Signage installed at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Rockville
The sign is up at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which is expected to open by the end of summer 2024 at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Kura is splitting the former Chuy's space with Torchy's Tacos. Asked for an update, a Torchy's spokesperson says only that they are still scheduled for a fall 2024 opening; there is still not an official opening date on the calendar. The windows at Kura remain covered, so we can't yet get a sneak peek at the progress inside, which is to include sushi conveyor belts and KuraBot robots.
Community Rallies to Support Family Grieving the Loss of Teenage Daughter
The Olney community is rallying to support the family of Athena Greco, a Sherwood High School student who tragically died on August 23rd. As of 11:30am, over $11,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to support Athena’s mother in covering “the cost of getting Athena back to Maryland, medical, funeral rent and bills as she will be off of work for sometime to take care of things.” Additional information, per the GoFundMe fundraiser can be seen below:
HEYTEA, Sassy Arch Brows opening in Rockville
And Sassy Arch Brows are coming to Rockville. Both will be opening at Wintergreen Plaza on Rockville Pike. HEYTEA will move into the storefront at 981-F Rockville Pike, and Sassy Arch Brows already has signage installed at 815-B Rockville Pike. There's still a lot of work to do inside Sassy Arch Brows, and construction hasn't even begun on HEYTEA, which is still occupied by Sweet Frog.
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.
High school students face new limitations
Public high school students who also are enrolled in classes at AACC face new restrictions on the number and kinds of courses they can take for free. Starting this semester, most 11th- and 12th-grade students enrolled in the Early College Access Program, or ECAP, will not pay tuition if they take four or fewer classes a year and select those courses from a list approved by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Eligibility to participate depends on grade point averages and performance in some math and English classes.
Aspen Gallaudet of Naval Academy Aquatic Club to join US Naval Academy this fall (2024)
At the 2024 Maryland 3A2A1A State Championships, Gallaudet placed 2nd in the 100 back and 3rd in the 50 free to help Northern High School to a championship Current photo via Aspen Gallaudet. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment...
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