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Maryland adds 5,600 jobs in June, unemployment rate creeps higher
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2 percent) was double the national rate (0.1 percent).
Sunny Sunday forecast in Maryland
BALTIMORE- Some clouds are still hanging on, but are expected to clear out by midday.Temperatures rise a little more dramatically today thanks to a warm flow of air and plenty of sunshine.Highs today range in the low 90s this afternoon under sunny skies.Lows tonight will be muggy in the 70s with a few thunderstorms in the area.Monday, and through the start of next week, we will see a pattern of off and on showers paired with heat.Highs for Monday are in the 90s with afternoon showers and storms expected.Becoming hot and sticky throughout the workweek, rain will relieve some of the heat during the midday heat and early evening hours.A little more of the 80s are scheduled for next week.
Freight train derailed in Fredericksburg, officials say
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fredericksburg Police Department said seven freight cars derailed in Fredericksburg Saturday night, striking a structure. In a post on the X platform, Fredericksburg Police said the derailment took place in the 400 block of Cobblestone Drive. According to police, seven cars derailed and hit a structure behind Cobblestone. […]
Increasing clouds with a thunderstorm possible this evening
Here’s the exclusive WSVA local AccuWeather forecast. Tonight: a thunderstorm around this evening; otherwise, increasing clouds. Low 66. Winds south 3-6 mph. Tomorrow: variable cloudiness with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm; not as warm but humid. Beneficial rain may come at the risk of localized flooding. High...
Why Fenwick Trimble believes ‘24 MLB Draft showcases promising future for JMU
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Former JMU outfielder Fenwick Trimble capped off his tenure as a Duke in impressive fashion. The junior finished the 2024 campaign earning All-Sun Belt First Team honors and was named to the NCBWA Second Team, making Trimble the 11th outfielder in JMU history selected in the MLB draft.
O’Regan ‘really impressed’ with Marshall transfer Ro Scott
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Coming off the hands of a Sun Belt championship loss in Pensacola, JMU head coach Sean O’Regan was quick to diagnose the areas needing improvement heading into the offseason. “We really needed somebody who could just get you a bucket,” O’Regan said. With...
Shenandoah’s 12U softball all stars go undefeated in state championship run
GLEN ALLEN, July 15 — The Shenandoah Recreation League claimed its second state title of the summer on Monday as the 12U softball all stars won the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Championship. The Shenandoah all stars kicked-off the state tournament on Thursday, July 11 with a 31-0...
Where to find deals for National Ice Cream Day in the DC area
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. WTOP has the scoop on where you can get a deal in the D.C. area. Ice Cream Jubilee, with locations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland, is celebrating 10 years of business on National Ice Cream Day and is offering a buy one scoop, get another scoop free deal.
Driver Flees Scene After Traffic Stop; Handgun Recovered From Vehicle
On Saturday, the official Twitter/X account of the Montgomery County Police 2nd District-Bethesda announced that a suspect was apprehended and a handgun was recovered following a traffic stop in Bethesda. The tweet stated, “Early this morning while most of us were sleeping, Ofc. Harvey observed a traffic violation in downtown...
Suspect Caught on Camera: La Fonda Paisa Restaurant Burglary in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect captured on surveillance video during a burglary at the La Fonda Paisa restaurant in downtown Silver Spring earlier this month. On July 7th, at around 2:58 a.m., the suspect broke into La Fonda Paisa restaurant in...
1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention this week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
McLean Little League 9-11 All-Stars win state softball tourney
With a 6-0 record, the McLean Little League age 9-11 All-Stars won recent District 4 and state tournaments, dominating the competition along the way. McLean outscored its opponents, 84-7 with two shutouts. McLean was 2-0 in the district tourney, defeating Great Falls by 12-1 and 13-2 scores. The team was...
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