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See Big Brother 26 cast in pictures, including Maryland man
The newest season of “Big Brother” returns to CBS on Wednesday, kicking off a two-night premier at 9 p.m. But, before you settle in to your summer viewing, see who’s on the cast and pre-select your favorite. Click the through the images below of the 16 houseguests...
Cumberland Woman Faces Multiple Charges
Forty-one-year-old Jennifer Masi of Cumberland is facing multiple charges. Lincoln police responded to the intersection of Commerce Street and Blackstone Valley Way late Sunday night where they found an abandoned and badly damaged SUV along with a downed utility pole which caused a power outage in the area. Masi was...
West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
Shady Grove Transfer Station Evacuated Due to Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd Road in Derwood on Wednesday, July 17, for the report of a fire. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a large, deep-seated trash fire occurred inside the building in the...
Washington Post highlights Ethiopian restaurant in Van Dorn Shopping Center as great affordable spot
Ethiopian spot Feru Bar and Restaurant in the Van Dorn Shopping Center (512 S. Van Dorn Street) recently won a spot on Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema’s top five great affordable restaurants around the region (shoutout to Patch for spotting it). Sietsema praised not only the awaze tibs...
Paul O'Neal Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Calvert County
Paul O'Neal, 36, was killed on July 14 after crashing into the back of a Dodge 3500 pick-up on Maryland Route 4 in Lusby near the intersection of Nursery Road. O'Neal was treated at the scene by first responders, but was pronounced dead at the scene, now the community is rallying around his struggling loved ones.
Cat Dies After Alerting Family to House Fire in Maryland
On July 14, a cat alerted a family of three to a house fire in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Unfortunately, the feline lost his life after the heroic act. His humans have deemed him their angel, giving him all the credit for warning them in time. Authorities believe smoke inhalation might be the cause of death since […] The post Cat Dies After Alerting Family to House Fire in Maryland appeared first on CatTime.
Washington, D.C., man in crash on I-81 in Virginia; exits vehicle and hit by tractor trailer
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County. The person, who was in the northbound travel lane of I-81 when hit, had been in a crash before exiting his vehicle. Harry L. Martin, 45, of Washington, D.C., suffered life-threatening injuries. He...
U.S. News & World Report names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional High Performing in 9 health conditions
SALISBURY -- U.S. News & World Report has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 5th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for 9 challenging and elective ...
Even as Powerball jackpot climbs, Hagerstown player wins $50,000 prize
17 July 2024- Lottery players in Western Maryland were big winners on July 15, as Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, delivered a $560,000 jackpot to a player in Cumberland, and a Powerball ticket sold in Hagerstown won a $50,000 prize. The Multi-Match ticket, which matched the six winning numbers...
'Jugging' on the rise in Maryland: Annapolis police share safety tips
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — A new crime trend known as "jugging" has made its way to the DMV, prompting local police to issue a warning to residents. The Annapolis Police Department said jugging is a form of theft that includes robbery, typically when a suspect follows a victim from a financial institution such as a bank, ATM, or check cashing service.
Bowie native to compete on 'Big Brother'
BOWIE, Md. — One of Bowie, Maryland's own is stepping into the national spotlight as he gets ready to compete on the latest season of Big Brother. Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, aims to outlast and outplay his fellow housemates in the quest for the grand prize of $750,000. The local...
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