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'Let's get it rolling' | Commanders coach excited as training camp gets underway
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders training camp kicks of Wednesday in Ashburn, Virginia. Head Coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Adam Peters addressed the media, and spoke about what fans can expect, and how they plan to begin writing the new chapter for the franchise — one that has been a whole offseason in the making.
Adventist HealthCare Names John Sackett as Its Next President and CEO
Gaithersburg-based Adventist HealthCare announced today that John Sackett will be the next president and CEO, effective August 4, 2024. Sackett has been the chief operating officer since 2014 and previously served as president of Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center from 2013 to 2019. According to Adventist, “During his tenure,...
Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nayelis Class-Zayas, a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring. Class-Zayas was last seen on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., in the 11500 block of...
Rockville pair sentenced for more than $200K in identity, insurance fraud during pandemic
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that two people from Rockville were sentenced to several years in prison for filing fraudulent unemployment insurance claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a release, Cindy Thompson Boadu and Kwame Boadu pled guilty in February to Theft by Deception, with a value […]
The only way Orioles can avoid trading Jackson Holliday in a Tarik Skubal deal
For more news and rumors, check out MLB Insider Robert Murray’s work on, and join the discord to get the inside scoop as we near the July 30 MLB trade deadline. Over the course of the last two weeks, there have been rumblings that the Detroit Tigers would be open to dealing their ace, Tarik Skubal, ahead of the deadline. These rumblings came to life when the rumors emerged that the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers were both looking to put together deals to make Skubal available.
More on McDermott starting and Mayo waiting for his own debut
Let’s begin the day by trying to figure out what the Orioles are doing with their rotation. And why. Chayce McDermott was on the 24-hour taxi squad yesterday in Miami and the Orioles withheld an announcement on tonight’s starter. Albert Suárez started last night, and he limped off the mound with assistant athletic trainer Patrick Wesley in the third inning after a 102 mph ground ball slammed off his lower right leg. Corbin Burnes is listed for Thursday afternoon and that’s set in stone, but tonight remained TBA prior to first pitch.
Community and Culture Day 2024
Let's celebrate and explore different cultures from around the world. Enjoy a variety of cultural performances throughout the event and stop by one of the many vendor booths. Music, games, food, and family entertainment are just some of the few things we are sharing with our beloved community. Vendor applications are available online and should be emailed to dstpeter@laurel.md.us by September 1st.
Doggie Dip Day 2024
Bring your canine to the Greenview Drive Pool and enjoy a refreshing swim to conclude the "Dog Days of Summer!" Main and wading pools will be the only pools available for per/owner swimming Owners must be able to restrain their pet. Admission is $5 per dog. If you have a membership to the Dr. Brice Morley Dog Park, enjoy the event for free with the presentation of a valid membership card (limit 2 dogs per pass). Free to owners!
Orioles select contract of Chayce McDermott
Selected the contract of RHP Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 60 and start tonight’s game, which will be his Major League debut. Optioned RHP Bryan Baker to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game. Designated RHP Jonathan Heasley for assignment.
Key Bridge Rebuild Receives Federal Environmental Approval; RFP for Engineering Consultant Open
Key federal environmental approvals have been received by the Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the Rebuild Project after it was determined that because the replacement Key Bridge will be within the former bridge’s right-of-way and have the same capacity of four travel lanes, it is not anticipated to significantly impact community, natural or cultural resources.
What Happened to Jorge Mateo? Injury Explained
Many fans are wondering about what happened to Jorge Mateo after his recent absence from the field. The talented shortstop has been sidelined due to an unexpected injury, raising concerns among his fans and other Baltimore Orioles supporters. Here is everything that you need to know about George Mateo’s injury...
How Anthony Santander turned his 2024 season around
Since June 1st, who leads the league in home runs? Is it the single season AL HR record holder, Aaron Judge? Is it the freak two-way superstar that hits home runs out of Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani? Or is it the Orioles' budding young shortstop, Gunnar Henderson?. None of the...
MM 7.24: Maryland Athletics announces new season ticket model for 2025-26
Maryland Athletics announced a significant change to its season ticket model starting in the 2025-26 seasons, as stated in a release on Tuesday. The new model will transition to a per seat contribution for both Maryland football and men’s basketball. For football, certain sections will not require a per seat contribution. However, for men’s basketball, all season ticket holders will become Terrapin Club members, with each seat in the XFINITY Center requiring at least a $25 per seat contribution.
O's game blog: The road trip continues in Miami
MIAMI – After opening their post-All-Star break schedule with a series win in Texas, the Orioles road trip has moved back to the East Coast. They open a three-game series tonight in Miami at loadDepot park. The Orioles (60-39) lead the American League East by 1 1/2 games over...
Climate change’s toll on the health of Black communities
It’s not difficult for people to observe the influence climate change has had on the planet, whether through extreme weather, wildfires, droughts, melting glaciers or rising sea levels. But, its impact on communities’ health may not be as easily detected. Maija Anderson is the chair of Morgan State...
CA Awarded $35,000 Grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded a $35,000 grant to the Columbia Association as part of the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Award Program. The grant will fund the engineering design for a walkable pollinator and rain garden to address stormwater runoff at Lake Elkhorn. “CA is always looking for...
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