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New Honda, Kia dealership could be coming to St. Mary's
Having options when purchasing a new or used vehicle is usually a good thing, and residents could see those options increase. The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission heard a concept site plan for a new Kia and Honda automobile dealership Tuesday at a meeting in Leonardtown. The plan would be to have a 27,242-square-foot, one-story car Honda dealership, and a 20,296-square-foot, one-story Kia car dealership that would include service areas. ...
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month. The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a...
‘Kill switch engaged’: Pa. man indicted for threatening Sen. Mastriano, others
A federal grand jury has indicted a Franklin County man for making threats against state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard sergeant and a county commissioner. The grand jury indicted Richard Little, 49, of the 2800 block of Roosevelt Drive, Greene Township, on separate counts of making online...
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Clarksburg
Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Clarksburg Premium Outlets, taking over the location that was recently home to Melt Cafe and Gelato Bar next to Starbucks. This will be Mimi’s Handmade’s fifth location overall and third in Montgomery County with current locations in Rockville’s Federal Plaza and inside The Heights Food Hall in Chevy Chase. An opening date is not yet available for the Clarksburg Outlets location, but signage is now up in the windows of the store (photo below).
REDI Announces New Chair of Board of Directors
Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) has appointed Nancy Regelin as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Nancy, who has been on REDI’s Board since 2010 and served as Vice Chair since 2020, also chairs the Maryland Women’s Business Center Advisory Board. She succeeds Susan Prince, who has led REDI’s Board since 2020.
Police identify man killed in triple shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified the man killed in the Northwest D.C. shooting. Police said that at about 9:30 p.m., they responded to the 600 block of O Street for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men who […]
Takoma Park Police Seek Five Suspects in July 21 Strong-Arm Robbery
Takoma Park Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying five individuals involved in a strong-arm robbery in the early morning of July 21. At around 4:29 a.m. on July 21, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Larch Avenue for a reported strong-arm robbery. According to police spokesperson Cathy Plevy, the victim was sitting at the bus stop when five unknown suspects approached the victim and assaulted him, and one of them stole money from his pocket.
MHEC approves bylaws for higher education advisory council
The Maryland Higher Education Commission approved bylaws for the advisory council that will review the process for academic program approvals, in hopes of heading off inter-campus fights like one that erupted last year.
Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports.
July 25 Showers And Thunderstorms Today Less Humid Tomorrow Into The Weekend
This same old frontal boundary remains stuck over our region, but will get a push to move out later today. There is rain in parts of our region this morning. As a cooler air mass arrives, the cold front in between will ignite thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Less humid...
Nine apartment complexes in Prince George's County inspected after complaints of no AC
The Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement has issued several violation notices to various complexes. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. The weather may have cooled off, but frustrations are still high for many of the tenants who continue to deal with no working air conditioning in their apartments across Prince George's County.
Loud noise advisory on Thursday around Dahlgren
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) plans to conduct range testing July 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that may produce very loud noise in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone, as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted...
Maryland’s job gains continue in June
Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released recently by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2%) was double the national rate (0.1%). The new data also included an upward revision of the state’s May employment numbers, increasing last month’s growth by 700 jobs to a total of 7,100 jobs. Through the first half of 2024, Maryland has added 27,800 total jobs and grown faster than any...
Revised license plates fund Coastal Bay programs
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Chesapeake Bay Trust revealed an updated design for the Maryland bay license plate. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays, now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. “Today is all about partnerships with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and the Chesapeake Bay Trust stepping up to include the Coastal Bays in the updated design...
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