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Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Fatal N. Frederick Ave Collision
Montgomery County Police have announced that a Germantown man was killed in a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue. Per MCPD: At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the...
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Montgomery County Continues to Expand Recycling with Plastic Film Recycling Services Now Available at Montgomery County Transfer Station in Derwood
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now offering plastic film recycling services at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Derwood. Plastic film are flexible plastic bags and wraps. They are recycled differently than bottles and containers. For example, grocery bags and bread bags do...
At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
This summer, GGWash has been fortunate to host four interns in college and high school, all of whom have worked closely with our policy team. Working with them has been a full-circle moment for me as this Monday, July 22, is exactly twenty years since I first testified at a public hearing. (Another entry for the ongoing series on what a dork I was.)
New ‘pop-up archaeology’ exhibit this week tells the tale of Alexandria’s buried ships
A new pop-up exhibit in Old Town will highlight one of the most exciting archeological discoveries in recent Alexandria history — a set of 18th-century ships buried to lay the foundation of the waterfront. The new windowfront display at the corner of The Strand and Pioneer Mill Way opened...
Watch: HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Perform VAN HALEN Classics In Bristow, Virginia
Sammy Hagar played the fifth show of his summer 2024 tour Saturday night (July 20) at the at the Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). For "The Best Of All Worlds" tour, Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE —...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Biden's decision sparks funding questions for Maryland's Key Bridge and Red Line projects
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The seismic shift within the Democratic Party amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election has renewed questions about whether the partnership between Maryland and Washington leaders like to tout will result in funding for two big-ticket projects. First, funding for the Key...
Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hurt Local Art Scene
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Eastern Shore artists are expressing concern over recent Maryland budget cuts to arts programs, fearing significant impacts on local art communities. Nearly $150 million in funding has been slashed, affecting universities, the State Department of Health, and the Maryland State Arts Council, which awards grants to local artists.
UMBWMC Ranked #5 Hospital in Area by US News & World Report
The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC), a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is ranked #5 in the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Metro area on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital’s list, released today. The hospital was also rated High Performing for the care it provides in eight common procedures: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery and pneumonia.
The Factor Colt Named MHBA Grand Champion
David and JoAnn Hayden's Dark Hollow Farm came away victorious in three of the four classes at the 90th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association's Yearling Show held Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Dark Hollow Farm's colt by The Factor, co-bred and owned with Ellen Charles of Hillwood...
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