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Somerset County Fair Kicks Off
The Somerset County Fair kicked off Thursday afternoon in Meyersdale, with Organizers celebrating 124 years of the Fair this year. The Fair runs through the 24th and features different events each day. They include: Sakhee Horse Races, Animal Auctions, Animal Judging, carnival rides, square dancing, lots of food vendors and much more.
Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to offer inspiring words to incoming freshmen and their families, reflecting on her own experience and encouraging them to be leaders in the nation and the world. The post Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Faces To Know: 2024-25 Men's Basketball Newcomers
Head coach Kevin Willard and Maryland men’s basketball were active in the transfer portal and its recruiting efforts this offseason. The Terps welcomed five transfers and two freshmen. Here’s everything you need to know about each incoming student-athlete ahead of the 2024-25 season, including their reason for choosing the University of Maryland as their new home.
Death investigation underway on Loudoun County trail
STERLING, Va. - Police are on the scene at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Loudoun County where a death investigation is underway. The investigation began around 10 a.m. on a section of the trail in Sterling between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.
Body reportedly found along W&OD Trail in Sterling, Virginia
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A body was reportedly foundalong the W&OD Trail in Sterling early Friday morning. TheLoudoun County Sheriff's Office said they had a heavy law enforcement presence in the area stretching between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Officials urged residents and trail users to avoid a...
Raku reopens on Bethesda Row after renovations
Raku, a sushi bar and Asian fusion restaurant on Bethesda Row, reopened Tuesday with an updated dining room after closing in early March for renovations, according to co-owner Marcel The. For months, the windows of the restaurant at 7240 Woodmont Ave. had been covered and signs were plastered to the...
Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Warning issued in the Baltimore area
BALTIMORE --Flash Flood Warnings continue after thunderstorms dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.Some of those storms produced up to 60 mph wind gusts with heavy rain and flooding.A flash flood warning has been issued for Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City until 12:45 a.m. The areas of concern include Baltimore, Columbia and Ellicott City.Areas that received multiple thunderstorms may experience flash flooding with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches.Storms will exit the area after 11 PM. Expect partial clearing with patchy fog overnight. Low temperatures will dip down into the middle to upper 60s.Monday will be another...
Jailed Marylanders Sit Through Long Wait Times For Psychiatric Treatment
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — We're continuing to follow new reporting from the Baltimore Sun, on Maryland's embattled psychiatric system for current inmates. Our partner at the Sun found that people arrested with severe mental illness deemed too sick by the courts to participate in their cases and are often left sitting in jail cells for weeks beyond the states deadline.
Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nevaeh Washington, a missing 16-year-old. Washington was last seen on the evening of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her residence on Castle Boulevard in Fairland. She is...
Whooping Cough on the Rise in Fairfax
The illness spreads when someone coughs or sneezes and can spread for at least two weeks after the coughing starts. Whooping cough, known as pertussis, is on the rise, according to the Fairfax Health District. Word of the increase in Fairfax, statewide, and nationwide comes as kids head back to school, and the district is encouraging people to get vaccinated.
Raku Reopens After 23 Week Remodeling Closure
Raku, a popular sushi spot located at , has reopened after an approximate 23 week closure for a remodeling project. The restaurant recently shared the following message on its website site prior to opening:. “It’s been 23 weeks since we last saw you. It’s taken 3 times longer than our...
Police Respond to Call For Theft at Mall, Recover Stolen Firearm and Make Arrest
Captain David Smith, Commander of the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) fourth district, shared information on Friday regarding an arrest made at Wheaton Mall. According to Smith, the MCPD Central Business District (CBD) team responded to Macy’s at Wheaton Mall to assist the store’s loss prevention department with a theft.
Man in custody after Langley Park gunfire, shelter warning for neighbors
A man fired a gun inside and outside a home in Langley Park, Maryland, early Friday and then refused to exit, sparking an hourslong standoff with police, authorities say. Police warned neighbors to shelter in place. The suspect was taken into custody, Prince George’s County police said at about 11:30...
Body found on Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Sterling
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A body was discovered on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Sterling prompting a heavy police presence on Friday morning. Details remain limited; however, in a post on X just before 8 a.m., deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office were on the trail between Dominion and […]
JD Sports opens at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is now open at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The sporting goods chain has flipped a number of Finish Line stores, which it also owned, to the JD Sports brand. What is the "worldwide connection" touted on the posters in the store's windows? JD Sports carries exclusive items from brands around the world that aren't available at other American retailers. Look for JD Sports on Level 1 of the mall, near The Cheesecake Factory.
Michigan Resident Wins Final $5 Million Prize from Maryland Lottery Scratch Off
SAVAGE, MD—A Michigan man claimed the final $5 million top prize of the Maryland Lottery’s 50th anniversary scratch-off game, 50 Years!, marking the conclusion of the anniversary celebrations. The event…
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