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Three Dogs Rescued from Kitchen Fire at Rockville Home
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 5800blk of Vandegrift Ave in Rockville at approximately 2:30pm on Saturday, July 13, for the report of a house fire. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the kitchen of the home and appears to...
Motorcyclist killed Saturday evening in Bethesda collision
This story, originally published at 5:52 p.m. July 13, 2024, was updated at 9:50 p.m. July 14, 2024, with a statement from police. A man was killed Saturday evening when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a van on northbound Old Georgetown Road at Tilden Lane in Bethesda, according to Montgomery County police.
12-Year Olds Lose Opening Two Games of Monroeville Tournament
The 12-year old All-Star team has dug themselves into a hole after losing their opening two games of the Monroeville Tournament. In game one, the Vikings lost to South Park, 6-5, and 12-2 to Monroeville, in game two. Hopewell fell behind 6-1, before scoring 4 runs in the final inning...
11-Year Olds Open North Hills Tournament With Impressive 14-2 Win over NCAA Blue
The impressive string of play continues for the Hopewell 11-year old All-Star team. A week after winning the Hopewell tournament, the Vikings opened the North Hills tournament with a dominating 14-2 over NCAA 11U All-Stars. Coach Dave Gigliotti’s team jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back.
Upper Marlboro man killed in shooting hours after community vigil at high school
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) identified the man who was shot and killed Friday night, just after a vigil was held at a high school in Upper Marlboro. PGPD said 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr., of Upper Marlboro, died shortly after the double shooting. The vigil […]
Water skier killed in accident on Monongahela River in Washington County
WEST BROWNSVILLE, Pa. — A water skier who collided with a docked boat in Washington County died at the hospital on Saturday morning. The coroner said the incident happened shortly before 10:15 a.m. on the Monongahela River near West Brownsville. Jarred Feschuk, 39, of New Eagle, was pronounced dead...
9-Year Olds Open Up Play in Deer Lakes Tournament with Win Over Beaver
Following an outstanding run last weekend in the Hopewell Tournament, the 9-year-old All-Star are looking to duplicate that success this weekend as they’re taking part in the Deer Lakes All-Star Tournament. In Saturday’s action, the Vikings took on Beaver and Seneca Valley. GAME ONE VS. BEAVER:. Hopewell received...
It’s Time to Retire Pat White’s Number
Pat White checked a ton of boxes during his career at West Virginia. He won a bunch of games, led the Mountaineers to a pair of BCS wins over Georgia and Oklahoma, and set numerous records. He was also named the Big East Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007. The one box he didn't check? Being named an All-American. Somehow, someway, one of the nation's top quarterbacks at the time never reached All-American status and because of that, he is ineligible for the College Football Hall of Fame. Pretty wanky, don't you think? To make matter's worse,...
Pastor banned from airline after he ‘hit epileptic wife in the head’ when she received first-class upgrade and he didn’t
A VIRGINIA pastor was arrested after striking his wife on a plane. On July 2, Roger Allan Holmberg, Sr., who previously served as a pastor at Grace Baptist Temple in Anchorage, and his wife, Patti, were on a flight from Washington to Alaska when the violent incident occurred. Holmberg reportedly hit his wife during the […]
Story of Bethesda’s WHFS set to air in September
Fans of Bethesda’s beloved and influential free-form progressive rock radio station, WHFS-FM 102.3, will be able to see what they were hearing when regional PBS station WETA broadcasts the feature-length documentary Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM multiple times in mid-September. The deal was inked earlier...
Win free ice cream for a year at Häagen-Dazs grand opening in Rockville July 13
The new Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop at 1615 Rockville Pike at Congressional Plaza will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow, Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. If you are one of the first 500 guests through the door, you will receive a free mini cup or cone of ice cream. There will also be scratch-off cards that will give you the chance to win free ice cream for a year. The arrival of Häagen-Dazs is wonderful news after the loss of Baskin Robbins at Congressional Plaza five years ago.
Musical chairs could be in Prince George’s immediate electoral future
Twelve candidates seek the vacant at-large seat on the Prince George's County Council. But that's just the start of the political shuffling on tap for the county. The post Musical chairs could be in Prince George’s immediate electoral future appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Montgomery County’s Joe’s Record Paradise founder, Joe lee, dies at 76
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Music lovers throughout the DMV are mourning the passing of Maryland native and record shop owner, Joe Lee, who operated the Montgomery County based Joe’s Record Paradise for several decades. Joe Lee was 76 and died on July 4th after a battle with throat cancer. “He helped foster […]
Sculpture of Olympic Gold Medalist to Be Unveiled on Tuesday, July 23
Montgomery County Recreation has announced an upcoming special event that will involve unveiling a sculpture of Olympic gold medalist and Montgomery County native Dominique Dawes. Per Montgomery County Recreation: “We’re excited to announce a special event coming up soon at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center! On Tuesday, July...
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