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Kelly ready to take charge
The Woman’s Club of Laurel was founded in 1910 with the purpose of serving the community. It is not a social club, a book club or sewing club, its president, Lorraine Kelly, is quick to point out, and that is what attracted her to the club in the first place.
Maryland State Police Assist in Rescuing Two Boys From Hot Car Following Vehicle Chase; Mother Arrested for DUI
According to a Facebook post by the Maryland State Police, the Maryland State Police – Aviation Command assisted the PA State Police in rescuing two boys from a hot car after a vehicle pursuit concluded in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 9th. Per Maryland State Police: “Trooper 5, a helicopter...
Maryland weather: Baltimore issues Code Red as heat index is forecast to rise as high as 112 this week
City health officials Sunday issued a Code Red extreme heat alert, as triple-digit temperatures and an excessive heat watch are in the forecast this week in the Baltimore area, according to the National Weather Service. Baltimore City Health Department’s Code Red, which will be in effect through Wednesday, asks residents to take precautions to stay cool and makes cooling centers available ...
Algae mats found in Potomac River, pet owners warned not to let animals in the water
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources have one message for pet owners after algae mats were found in the Potomac River: Keep your pets out of the water!. According to state officials, the algae mats were located in the river from below...
Garrett History Organization Selected to Co-host Tour of Smithsonian Exhibitio
The Smithsonian heads to the Garrett County Historical Society with Maryland Humanities’ next Museum on Main Street tour on July 5, 2025! Garrett is the second stop on Maryland’s tour of Spark! Places of Inspiration, a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition focused on innovation. This tour is possible through...
WVU Basketball Offers 2026 G Harris Reynolds
WVU basketball staff offered 2026 guard Harris Reynolds, he announced on Friday night. Reynolds is a 6-foot-4 prospect from St. Pius X Catholic in Atlanta, Ga. “Really grateful to receive an offer from West Virginia University,” Reynolds announced on X (Twitter). Really grateful to receive an offer from West...
2028 DB Phoenix Evans adds West Virginia to list
Irvington (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep 2028 defensive back Phoenix Evans made it to West Virginia looking to show the coaching staff what he can do. The 5-foot-9, 155-pounder, didn’t disappoint as he left with a scholarship offer at the end of the event. Evans found out the news after...
WVSN Notebook 7/13/24: The WVU Football Season Fast Approaches
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Blessed to receive an offer from @WVUfootball @Coach_TBell AGTG💚💚 @Cavalier_Sports @stroudmr @thecam78 @ChadSimmons_ @rivals @TheUCReport @MohrRecruiting @On3sports @PassFootball5 #HailWV #MoneyGang pic.twitter.com/kYkKT5igAt. — Emerson “Em” Lewis (@PoodaLewis) July 13, 2024...
Man arrested in connection to Northwest DC stabbing
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has arrested a man in connection to a stabbing in Northwest D.C. Police said that on Saturday at about 5 a.m., they were patrolling the area of 12th Street and U Street when they were flagged down. There, police found a man who […]
Two Hospitalized In Multi-Vehicle Fairfax County Crash; Roads Closed (DEVELOPING)
A two-vehicle crash shut down a pair of roads in Fairfax County and left a man with life-threatening injuries in Clifton on Saturday morning, according to police.Henderson Road and Old Yates Ford Road will be closed for "an extended period" following the reported crash before noon on July 13.A driv…
Man Acquitted in Murder of Former Drug Kingpin Alpo Martinez
Shakeem Parker, 30, was acquitted on Tuesday in New York City of the 2021 murder of former Lewiston resident Alpo Martinez. Alpo Martinez was infamous for his role in the 1980s crack epidemic, admitting to involvement in at least 14 murders in New York and Washington, D.C. Facing a possible death penalty, he struck a deal with prosecutors, serving 20 years in prison in exchange for testifying against another dealer in Washington, D.C.
MPD Seeks Public's Help to Identify Suspect in Northwest D.C. Theft Spree
Authorities are reaching out to the public for help in identifying a suspect involved in a recent wave of thefts from automobiles. The incident in question occurred in Northwest D.C. on June 29 and was captured on surveillance footage. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, at around 1:55 p.m., the...
Clearway Pain Solutions Expands To Lexington Exchange In California, Maryland
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Clearway Pain Solutions, a pain management medical practice currently operating in seven states, has chosen Lexington Exchange in California, Maryland as the site of its second location in the St. Mary’s County market. The group signed a lease with St. John Properties, Inc. for 9,102 square feet of space and intends to open within the 140-acre mixed-use business community by the end of this year. Mike White of St. John Properties represented the landlord and Lee & Associates | Maryland represented the tenant in this lease transaction.
Thomas Annunziata Will Take on Pocono Raceway’s Tricky Triangle This Weekend with Criswell Chevrolet Buick GMC
Thomas Annunziata, one of the country’s most promising young racers, will take on Pocono Raceway’s Tricky Triangle this weekend with the support of one of the nation’s leading automobile dealerships. In Saturday’s Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono, Annunziata will ride with...
Honda And Kia Dealership Concept Site Plan Reviewed By Planning Commission
CALIFORNIA, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission reviewed the concept site plan for the upcoming Honda and Kia dealership at the board meeting on July 8. 2024, but was unable to make a final decision due to technical difficulties. The site will include a 27,242 sq....
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