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John Harbaugh says Ravens have made a decision on starting offensive line for Week 1
The Ravens are about 24 hours away from trimming their roster down to a 53-man juggernaut. With the season opener at Kansas City closing in, head coach John Harbaugh has an idea about his starting offensive line in this crucial season. Following Monday’s efficient practice, Harbaugh told the media a...
‘Annapolis Songwriters Festival’ Returns to Annapolis
Ram’s Head and BMI Offer Free and Paid Shows and Concerts of Local and Nationally-Known Artists at Local Venues and City Dock. Annapolis, MD: The 3rd Annapolis Songwriters Festival will be held September 12 to 15, 2024 at venues around Annapolis, including historic City Dock. The four-day event will feature nationally-known and acclaimed singers and songwriters at ticketed events as well as free music showcases. The event is modeled after the renowned Key West Songwriters Festival, in its 29th year in 2025.
NFL execs continue to disrespect Lamar Jackson despite MVP season
For the first time in decades, the NFL is in the process of ushering in a new generation of quarterbacks. Gone are the days when Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees reigned far above the rest of the playing field. In their place, a young, talented group of quarterbacks are still trying to establish themselves.
Man riding scooter injured after hit-and-run crash in Laurel, Md.
LAUREL, Md. (7News) — A hit-and-run crash on MD-198 at Interstate 95 inLaurel, Maryland, left a 36-year-old man injured early Tuesday morning, according toMaryland State Police (MSP). Troopers from the College Park Barrack responded to the scene at around 3 a.m. on Sandy Spring Road, near I-95 in Prince...
After calling News4 in leak probe, DC police issues hands-off order
Days after an Internal Affairs Division (IAD) agent called News4 asking for names of confidential sources, D.C. police issued a division order to all Internal Affairs investigators to back off the practice. In the order, IAD Commander John Knutsen told all members of the IAD: “The IAD member shall not...
Double Fatality Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 495 in Prince George’s County, Maryland
TEMPLE HILLS, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday evening July 13, 2024 in Prince George’s County. The driver of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, identified as Quintin Barnes, 37, of Reisterstown, Maryland and a passenger, identified as Jasmine Jeffries, 19, of an unknown location, were pronounced deceased on the scene. A driver and passenger of a Dodge involved in the crash were transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Capital Regional Medical Center in Largo, Maryland for treatment of their injuries.
Correctional Officer Abducted By Inmate At Virginia Detention Center: Police
An inmate who got the jump on a corrections officer and temporarily locked him in a cell over the weekend is facing additional charges in Prince William County.Roberto Jose Marrero, 31, who has no fixed address, was charged with abduction over the weekend after causing a scare at the Prince William…
Oscar Ramos Jr. Killed In I-95 Maryland Dump Truck Crash
At around 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, several lanes were closed on the interstate near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, when a driver crashed off the roadway and had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Mount Rainier resident Oscar Ramos, Jr. 36, was later...
Maryland Transportation Authority receives $350 million payout from Key Bridge insurer
Whether or not the replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge will be fully federally funded — or if the state of Maryland will need to chip in 10% of it — remains to be seen, but one sizable payment that will cover a portion of the rebuild has already landed. The Maryland Transportation Authority received a $350 million insurance payout this month from Chubb, the Key Bridge’s insurer. The ...
State Roundup: Ed board revises draft policy to allow 3rd graders struggling with reading to move on; Maryland ACLU warns of errors in facial recognition technology; Alsobrooks faces ‘electability challenge’ while Hogan faces challenge of history
MARYLAND PARENTS COULD STOP CHILDREN FROM REPEATING 3rd GRADE: Third-graders struggling to read won’t necessarily be held back, according to an updated draft literacy policy from the Maryland State Board of Education. The policy initially mandated that students unable to read at grade level would repeat the third grade, but the revised version allows families to seek a waiver that would permit their students to move into the fourth grade. As part of the waiver process, those families would commit to making sure their child gets additional support, such as summer school programming, before-or-after school tutoring or instructional support outside of the school day. Lilly Price and Hayes Gardner/The Baltimore Sun.
WEATHER ALERT | High heat and humidity Wednesday ahead of severe storms
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland is bracing for steamy weather tomorrow ahead of the next round of showers and storms, which could be severe. Tuesday will be hot and a little humid as high temperatures rise to the low 90s. Heat indices will be a few degrees higher. Skies will be mostly sunny.
Parents urged to discuss dangers of vaping with DMV kids as usage increases
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — With tens of thousands of students now back in school in the DMV, The American Lung Association and the Ad Council are urging parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of vaping. Currently, 2.1 million kids use e-cigarettes and 4,000 kids try...
Walmart apple juice recall: Pa. among states where drinks with elevated arsenic levels sold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across the U.S. that were found to contain potentially harmful levels of inorganic arsenic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the recall a more urgent classification Friday after making its original announcement Aug....
School Bus Camera Safety Program Implemented on BCPS Buses
Baltimore County Public Schools sent out a press release about a new School Bus Camera Safety Program for their buses. Here is their release:. Under a new initiative, focused on student safety, the Baltimore County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools and AngelTrax to install automated school bus enforcement cameras on nearly 1,000 buses that transport students to and from school and various programs within Baltimore County.
More Cities Say Apartment Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning
As climate change drives more severe heat waves worldwide, cities are looking to establish renters’ rights to air conditioning. Some U.S. cities are codifying tenants’ right to housing that must be cooled to a specific maximum indoor temperature, a number that varies by jurisdiction. For now, cities that...
MCPS welcomes 160,000 students back to class
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — It's back to class for Montgomery County Public School's 160,000 students, the largest school district in the state of Maryland. Students were greeted with a lot of excitement as the poms team, dance team , and band all performed a show for students as they walked into Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. This year MCPS is launching a transportation hotline for parents to call if they have any issues with their kid's bus. We spoke with new superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor about it and why the District is adding it.
Woodsboro Bank Elevates Key Leaders to Guide Future Growth
In a strategic move to drive continued success and impact, Woodsboro Bank, a community bank in Frederick County, promoted key leaders in the organization. Current executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer, Richard Ohnmacht, will assume the role of president, and Chris Clemons, current senior vice president and commercial banking manager, will step into the role of executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer vacated by Ohnmacht. Steve Heine will remain in the position of CEO.
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