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Previewing Maryland's 6th Congressional District race between Delaney, Parrott
Maryland’s Sixth United States Congressional District encompasses Western Maryland. In addition to Northern Montgomery County, the district also includes Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett counties. Maryland U.S. Rep. David Trone, D-6th, who has held the seat for about the last six years, ran (and lost a bid) for U.S. Senate, creating an open seat. ...
Previewing Maryland's US Senate election between Alsobrooks and Hogan
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, are seeking the Maryland United States Senate seat held by Sen. Ben Cardin, who is not seeking reelection after serving three terms. Here’s more on the candidates: ...
2nd Annual Taste of Rio Takes Place Sunday, September 29th
The second annual Taste of Rio will take place on Sunday, September 29th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. The inaugural Taste of Rio event was held on Sunday, October 15, 2023. “Join us for a foodie celebration on the lakefront featuring bites from...
Maryland gas prices stay almost level for week
Average gasoline prices in Baltimore have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.44 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 663 stations in Baltimore. Prices in Baltimore are 12.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 30.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $3.78 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Baltimore was priced...
July 29 Hotter And More Humid With Daily Thunderstorms To Track
This week, we are back with another heat wave. The humidity has already become more noticeable this morning for some and will be a factor for all of our region this week. The air quality is expected to reach Code Orange, adding to the discomfort of being outside this afternoon.
This Parks and Rec program inspires a new generation of journalists in DC
WASHINGTON — A District program that continues to inspire us and make a positive impact in the lives of young people is helping us get uplifted. The Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism program is run by the Department of Parks and Recreation in D.C., and led by director and instructor Salih Williams. Since 2007, it has delivered on its goal of engaging and educating young people in D.C. about broadcast journalism and how it can help to foster a positive outcome in their communities.
Varsity pickleball? A Maryland school system is taking a swing at it
Love it or loath it… the pop of pickleball paddles is a sound that’s spreading across the country. Now for the first time in the U.S., a school system in Maryland is offering pickleball as a varsity sport this fall. “Pickleball for all” is the slogan Jeff Sullivan,...
5 people rescued from sinking yacht in Maryland river
Five people were rescued from a sinking yacht in the area of Edgewater, Maryland, on Saturday. The U.S. Coast Guard told WTOP that guardsmen were called to the mouth of the Rhode River just before 1 p.m. for reports of a 100-foot yacht taking on water. All five people aboard...
17-Year-Old Sentenced to 35 Years for Wheaton Metro Murder
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Marybeth Ayres sentenced defendant, Emmanuel Simmonds, 17, of Gaithersburg, to life in prison suspend all but 35 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Judge Ayres recommended that Simmonds be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders program while incarcerated. The sentencing hearing was held Friday, July 26, 2024.
Over 14,000 bottles of alcohol worth $800,000 stolen from Virginia ABC stores in first half of 2024
New data obtained by 8News through a public records request shows that thieves are stealing bottles from state-run Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) stores with regularity.
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