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Hayfield football staffer flouts rules; Coach’s controversial past surfaces
This past Sunday, Brenden Hughes, a new wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator for the Hayfield Secondary School football team in Alexandria, tweeted at 4:36 p.m., urging student-athletes to “get some work Monday and Tuesday this week” with training at “$25 a session!”. The problem: as...
Fourth Of July Shooting Under Investigation In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
A Fourth of July shooting is under investigation in Stafford County after a man and several vehicles were struck by gunfire, according to the sheriff's office.Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, deputies were called to a reported shooting on Anvil Road in Olde Forge to investigate reports…
Upper Marlboro Native Mikayla Moore’s Journey To Defend Her Title
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – Mikayla Moore’s passion for riding motorcycles started at just 6 years old with her Yamaha TT-R50 when her parents were exploring what other sports she’d enjoy outside of ballet, gymnastics, and soccer. What started as a fun family hobby for Moore would soon...
Fantasticks to Open Soon in Downtown Silver Spring
According to a report by MoCo360, customizable gelato bar and pop shop Fantasticks will open its second Maryland location in Downtown Silver Spring the weekend of July 13. The new dessert spot will be taking over the space at 915 Ellsworth Dr. that was previously home to Starbucks until the end of March. They currently have a Rio Lakefront location that opened in 2021 and previously had another Maryland location within Manhattan Pizza in Frederick that closed. They also have two Virginia locations at One Loudoun and Clarendon.
Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition on Display in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition is on display now through September 8 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park (506 South Frederick Ave) in Gaithersburg. The gallery’s viewing hours are Monday through Saturday, 8am-9pm and Sunday, 8am-5pm. Per the news release: “This exhibit features 47 images from the...
Seven Acre Property That’s Currently Home to Germantown Regal is Now Up For Sale
Realty Income Corporation is looking to sell its 7-acre property at 20000 Century Blvd in Germantown, which is currently home to the Regal Germantown movie theater. There is no current plan for the theater to close, but CBRE is brokering the potential sale and it is being presented as “a residential development opportunity in the heart of Germantown.”
America desperately needs to bring back civics in education
Civil society has deteriorated over the last three decades as people have withdrawn from civic life. The root cause of this trend lies in our failed education system, which has substituted nation-building civic education with destructive activism. I’ve seen the results of this failed education firsthand in the classroom as a political science professor. Today’s […]
Police: Armed carjacking reported near Silver Diner in Merrifield
Fairfax County police are investigating a reported carjacking in the area of the Silver Diner in Merrifield. Officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of Porter Road around 6 a.m. for a robbery after a man called 911, stating that his black Toyota Camry had been stolen, according to the police scanner on Open MHz.
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
Schuchart Wins PA Speedweek Feature at Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 4, 2024) — Logan Schuchart won the feature event Thursday night during Pennsylvania Speedweek at Hagerstown Speedway. Schuchart, from Hanover, Pennsylvania, used the week off from World of Outlaws competition to secure his second victory during the Speedweek series. Troy Wagaman, Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, and Justin Whittall rounded out the top five.
MoCo inspector general deals with eight-fold increase in MCPS-related complaints
The number of complaints about Montgomery County Public Schools received by the county’s Office of the Inspector General showed an eight-fold increase in the past year, with 185 complaints filed from July 1, 2023, to June 30. That’s compared with 22 from the year before, according to office data. [The Washington Post]
T-Bolts Outfielder Matthew Walters Showcases Passion for Performance With National Anthem Renditions
Matthew Walters stood alongside the first baseline for the National Anthem at a Thunderbolts game last July as he typically would. He placed his right hand on his white T-Bolts jersey over his heart and swayed throughout the song. This time, however, Walters gripped a microphone and echoed the song...
MM 7.5: Former Maryland men’s basketball player Donta Scott added to Warriors’ Summer League roster
Former Maryland men’s basketball forward Donta Scott, who spent five seasons with the Terps, has been added to the Golden State Warriors’ Summer League roster. He will represent the Bay Area in both the NBA 2K25 Summer League and the California Classic Summer League. Scott earned All-Big Ten...
Dangerous heat, humidity across DC region Friday; evening storms possible
WASHINGTON - Dangerous heat and humidity are building across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday with temperatures near 100 degrees expected and heat index readings close to 110 degrees possible. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings have been issued for the entire region amid the sweltering July temperatures. A heat...
Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda Monday night, July 1, 2024. The assault was reported at the mall at 8:40 PM Monday. This is the eighth assault reported at the popular retail center this year, as violent crime at...
Good times for Hard Times
Nearly a year after it closed due to plumbing issues, Hard Times Cafe is making its long-awaited comeback at the Woodley Gardens Shopping Center in Rockville. The restaurant’s popular chili will be ready in time for dinner on Friday July 5th, with lunch service resuming on the 9th. Co-owner Bob Howard, who opened this Hard Times location in 1984, says the new menu is largely unchanged but the decor has gotten an upgrade. “We put in a brand new floor, painted the place, stained and refinished,” he says. “The food will be just as great.”
Fireworks Spark House Fire, Causing Over $500,000 in Damage
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 14400blk of Brad Dr in Aspen Hill for the report of a single-family house fire at approximately 11:30pm on Thursday, July 4. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by aerial fireworks that struck the...
25 animals test positive for rabies in Frederick County, health officials say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials in Federick County, Md. warned the community to keep their pets and family safe after multiple animals tested positive for rabies. As of July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office said 25 animals tested positive for the deadly virus in the county. […]
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