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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...
Town Hall Meeting Announced as MCPD Expands ‘Drone as a First Responder’ Program to Bethesda
Per the news release: Residents can attend in-person or online to learn more about the value of the innovative public safety tool, ask questions and provide feedback. The town hall will be held in the auditorium at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, which is located at 4301 East-West Highway in Bethesda.
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…
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