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MCPS Back-to-School Fair Takes Place Saturday, August 24
MCPS is hosting its annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westfield Wheaton mall, located at 11160 Veirs Mill Road. Per MCPS: “All MCPS students and their families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Back-to-School Fair. The event is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn about the school system and county programs and services, while enjoying family-friendly activities, entertainment, a free immunization clinic and more.
Child Accidentally Sets Elkton Shed Ablaze, Damages Home: Fire Marshal
Late in the afternoon on Friday, Aug. 16, crews from the Singerly Fire Company responded to a home on Hollingsworth Manor in Elkton, where a homeowner reported that their tarp-covered shed was on fire. More than two dozen firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames and get the...
Juvenile Crashes Stolen Vehicle into BMW Dealership in Burglary Attempt; Arrest Made on Scene
A juvenile suspect was arrested Friday night after crashing a stolen vehicle into the BMW dealership in the 1400blk of Rockville Pike. According to the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD): “Last night at approximately 11:33pm, RCPD responded the BMW dealership on Rockville Pike for a report of a burglary in progress. The investigation determined a juvenile male made unlawful entry into the building by crashing a vehicle into the dealership. Once inside the dealership, the juvenile removed several keys and attempted to flee the scene in the same vehicle used to make entry.
Don't miss out: Reserve your spot for One Maryland Collective's 'Meet the Terps' event!
One Maryland Collective is offering Maryland football fans an opportunity to hang out with members of the team, have fun with fellow fans and support the NIL program later this month. Show your support and have a great time at the 'Meet the Terps' event , from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25 at Terrapin Station in College Park.
Rising Sun High School Players Shave Heads to Support Coach
Rising Sun High School football players demonstrated solidarity with head coach Dom Massimiano by shaving their heads at the start of practice. Massimiano, a cancer survivor diagnosed with lymphoma last year, had previously undergone chemotherapy that affected his hair. This team gesture highlights the strong bond between the players and their coach, who emphasized the emotional significance of such support beyond just wins. Junior Owen McBride organized the event, suggesting it during a family vacation, and Massimiano was taken by surprise when the players executed their plan. Fourteen players participated along with Principal James Miro, reinforcing team unity.
Londonderry on the Tred Avon
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Ikea Employees Are Getting New AI Drone Coworkers in the U.S.
Ikea plans to introduce autonomous AI-enabled drones in its Perryville, Maryland, distribution center, according to a press release Friday. And while the Swedish company has been experimenting with drones globally since 2021, this is the first time those UAVs are going to be working alongside Ikea workers in the U.S. to do inventory checks and reduce the physical strain on human workers.
Ridgely community coming together for first annual block party
RIDGELY, Md. – Community members are hoping to bring some light to the Ridgely community. They’re hosting Ridgley’s first annual block party at the end of September. Event organizer, Holly Justice, said they’re looking forward to pulling residents and local businesses together, to show all the good in their small community.
Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff Nicholas Blendy Arrested for DUI in Ocean City
Baltimore City Assistant Sheriff and Legal Advisor Nicholas Blendy was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Ocean City, with the incident occurring early Thursday morning. According to FOX Baltimore, after dealing with a separate traffic stop shortly after 2 a.m., an officer noticed a vehicle, driven by Blendy, exceeding the speed limit and moving erratically between lanes.
Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution
This story was co-published with in In These Times on Aug. 14, 2024. The explosion happened on Dec. 30, 2021, in the working-class South Baltimore neighborhood of Curtis Bay. At the coal plant building owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, no more than a city block away from residents’ homes and local businesses, a buildup of methane gas inside one of CSX’s coal silo towers led to the thundering explosion.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Addresses Local Concerns for Offshore Wind Projects
OCEAN CITY, Md. -- Maryland Governor Wes Moore was in Ocean City on Friday. It gave us a chance to speak with him about the local communities strong opposition for offshore wind. The federal government wants to produce 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 and the state of...
Dozens line up to give up firearms for gift cards in Rockville
Gift cards for guns? That’s how the Rockville Police Department gathered unwanted firearms in their third annual gun buyback event at Red Gate Park in Maryland on Saturday morning. Cars started lining up an hour before the event kicked off. When officers started receiving the guns, no one got...
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