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Montgomery County crews rescue fawn struck in iron fence in Potomac
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Montgomery County is now safe and sound after it was trapped in a gate Thursday morning. In a post on X, officials said the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Department and Animal Service was called into action after a baby deer got stuck in an […]
Montgomery County offering free ‘back-to-school’ vaccines
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Children in Montgomery County can get free vaccinations ahead of the school year, officials said. Children from pre-K through high school can go to any of the four vaccination clinics for a free “back-to-school” vaccine. Montgomery County officials said that appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also available. […]
Man Stabbed Wednesday Near Wheaton Metro Station
Montgomery County Police and the Metro Police Department responded to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road for the report of a stabbing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 4:32 p.m. According to police, ”the preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspect stabbed the victim and left the scene....
‘Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day’ Music Festival Featuring DJ Johnny Juice Takes Place in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual “Just for the Record–A Vinyl Day” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library, located at 900 Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. This family-friendly event will feature popular DJs from around the country, including keynote speaker DJ Johnny Juice.
Gunfire strikes residence during Germantown shooting
Montgomery County detectives are investigating a shooting in Germantown on Wednesday night in which bullets struck a residence, according to police. Police said Thursday in a statement that a preliminary investigation revealed a residence was struck during the incident in the 20000 block of Staffordshire Drive and the shooting suspects had fled the scene. No injuries were reported.
Germantown Teen Sentenced to Serve 15 Years in Fatal Shooting
A third co-defendant has been sentenced in a 2022 fatal shooting in Germantown, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO). Daylon Miller, 19, of Germantown, was sentenced Thursday to serve 15 years in prison and five years of probation after release. The judge recommended Miller be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated.
O'Ferrall and Anderson talk of transition from college to pro teammates
ARLINGTON, Texas – They sat next to each other in their new Orioles uniforms, with freshly signed contracts to remain teammates beyond college. Infielder Griff O’Ferrall and catcher Ethan Anderson were shoulder-to-shoulder during this morning’s video call with media and quick to smile at the opportunity to go from the University of Virginia to first-day picks in the 2024 draft.
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old missing since 1987
DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham, a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family. In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon.
Senior Citizen Softball Players Dedicate Annual Bristal All-Star Game in Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of 1969 World Series
The Bristal All-Stars, softball players in their 80’s and 90’s who play two doubleheaders a week in the New York Senior Softball Association (NYSSA) held their annual All-Star game at Cangtiague Park in Hicksville. The players who range in age from 80 to 93, and reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens commemorated the 55h anniversary of the 1969 World Series between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles.
Baltimore man arrested for attempted murder in domestic-related shooting, police say
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Police have arrested 24-year-old Christopher Holland of Baltimore in connection to a shooting that occurred in the South Baltimore on July 10th. Detectives learned Holland shot the 26-year-old male victim multiple times after breaking into a home in the 1200 block of Sargeant Street. Detectives...
Relief from the heat continues with a chance of showers this weekend in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 11 a.m. July 19 — Relief from the heat continues with a chance of showers this weekend in Baltimore. Friday is a nice day with a mix of clouds and sun and highs in the upper 80s. Saturday turns unsettled with more clouds than sun...
First Look: West Baltimore MARC Station
BALTIMORE - Amtrak on July 18 unveiled new renderings of the future West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. The updated designs, Amtrak says, “build on previous versions shared publicly and were developed in close coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), while also incorporating feedback provided by members of the community and other stakeholders.”
Hot Plate: Rye Street Tavern reopens, Restaurant Week starts, National Tequila Day and more
From restaurant weeks promotions to a long-awaited opening, this week is a hot one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s on tap for the city’s culinary scene:. Rye Street Tavern, which closed during the pandemic and is now under new ownership from Clyde’s Restaurant Group, opens on Monday. The restaurant has big plans for the rest of the summer, including the reintroduction of live music on the patio every Thursday through Sunday.
SUN: Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos defends intent behind list of demands to Hopkins
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Baltimore Councilwoman Odette Ramos said she might consider a “different” approach in the future following a dustup over a list of demands she sent to Johns Hopkins University, but the councilwoman maintained that her actions were for the good of her constituents.
Alex Triantis appointed to second term as dean of Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Alex Triantis, who has led the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School through a period of transition and growth since the summer of 2019, has been appointed to a second term as dean, through June 30, 2029, the university announced today. During his tenure, Triantis has made foundational investments in Carey's...
A nagging question on the eve of the Haskell: Who’s horse of the year?
“There is one way to win a race and a hundred ways to lose it.” — Vincent Annarella, Jersey horse owner and breeder. They ran the Kentucky Derby to a historic finish. They took weeks off and ran the Preakness in Baltimore. They had to move the Belmont Stakes because the digging on the site for reconstruction had almost gone as deep as the outskirts of metropolitan Shanghai. They wound up in Saratoga, N.Y., a community so tiny and so pristine that Norman Rockwell could have been the architect.
Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways
Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report:. “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore’s watersheds.”
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