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‘Small and underfunded’ hospital in Prince George’s County looking for financial assistance
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A struggling Prince George’s County hospital is hoping to get a big financial boost from county and state leaders. Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore and county leaders toured the Fort Washington Medical Center earlier this month to see what can be done. Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist Healthcare […]
Speeding Driver Gets Second DUI In Four Months, Stafford Sheriff Says
A speeding stop landed a Prince William County man behind bars in Stafford for his second DUI in the past four months, according to the sheriff's office.Triangle native Jonathan Ulises Avila Susana, 37, found himself in a familiar spot late on Sunday night when he was stopped for speeding, but…
Prince William County police giving away tracking devices in Woodbridge
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department is giving away AirTags and Tiles to help residents track their cars in real-time. The giveaway will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will be held on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodbridge High School at […]
Drivers In Possibly Stolen Vehicle At Large After Causing Hit-Run Crash At VA Intersection: PD
Those responsible for causing a chain-collision hit-and-run crash while driving a purportedly stolen vehicle are at large days after causing a weekend crash at a busy Prince William County intersection.Officers were called at around 7 p.m. on Saturday night to the intersection of Richmond Highway a…
Patuxent football stuns Huntingtown with last minute play
In the final football game of the weekend and the last potential meeting between two undefeated Southern Maryland Athletic Conference teams, the Patuxent High squad upended host Huntingtown High on the last play of the game on Saturday night when senior quarterback Evan Blouir connected with senior wide receiver Evan Jones on a 46-yard touchdown strike as time expired. Patuxent (4-0) had erased an early 6-0 deficit by scoring 20 unanswered points in the second quarter for a 20-6 halftime lead, but the Panthers' offense...
Torch run benefits Special Olympics
Bailey Mewhinney knew exactly how he was going to hold it and how fast he was going to walk with it after the Lexington Park resident was selected to present the torch during the 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The annual torch runs bring together participants from around the United States and more than 40 countries to support the Special Olympics athletes at local events, including the one held Sept. 27 at Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park. ...
Calvert educators receive Unsung Heroes grant
Voya Financial Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, recently announced that educators at CHESPAX in Prince Frederick were awarded a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition. The group that received the grant includes environmental science teacher Thomas Harten, Coastal Conservation Association Assistant Director Jesse Howe and CHESPAX teacher Linda Subda. For 28 years, the Voya Unsung Heroes program has awarded grants...
'Black Panther' author coming to Leonardtown
Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, whose work on the Marvel “Black Panther” comic book series garnered international acclaim, is coming to Southern Maryland. Okorafor will take part in a moderated discussion from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Leonardtown High School. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. It will also be available virtually. “This event is a terrific example of...
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