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Jahan Dotson trade can propel Commanders' rookie to immediate superstardom
Adam Peters is aggressive and doing what he believes is in the Washington Commanders' best interests with no sentimental value attached to his decision-making process. Another example of this came when the new general manager traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dotson didn't fit into the team's...
Fatal Shooting of Martinez Robinson, 25, in Northwest
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest. On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:57 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite all lifesaving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
National Harbor crowd reflects on juvenile curfew as new school year approaches
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — As families across the DMV soak up the final days of summer, many of them have made their way to the National Harbor for some fun before heading back to the classroom. They have also been keeping tabs on the juvenile curfew that's...
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/25/2024
NORFOLK TIDES (57-69) LOST 13-0 TO WORCESTER – AAA. SP: Trevor Rogers allowed 10 runs on 9 hits (HR), walked 3, struck out 2 and threw a wild pitch over 4.1 innings. Pitcher of Record: Rogers (0-1) BOWIE BAYSOX (57-62) LOST 8-6 IN 10 INNINGS TO ERIE – AA...
Multiple train cars derail in Hagerstown, fire officials say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Hagerstown Fire Department (HFD) said nine train cars derailed on Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown. The HFD said that at around 3:30 p.m., units were alerted to the 300 block of South Burhans Boulevard for a train derailment. Once they arrived, crews assessed the scene and found nine […]
HEYTEA, Sassy Arch Brows opening in Rockville
And Sassy Arch Brows are coming to Rockville. Both will be opening at Wintergreen Plaza on Rockville Pike. HEYTEA will move into the storefront at 981-F Rockville Pike, and Sassy Arch Brows already has signage installed at 815-B Rockville Pike. There's still a lot of work to do inside Sassy Arch Brows, and construction hasn't even begun on HEYTEA, which is still occupied by Sweet Frog.
Three Important Dates to Remember: August/September 2025
With students returning to school on Monday, August 26th, we wanted to share some important dates to remember in August and September for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). They can be seen below:. Monday, August 26th: First Day of School for Students. Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day– Schools and offices...
Vietnamese-American Association Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Students
The Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Academic Awards Ceremony held earlier this summer to two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students for their excellence in academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. Earlier this summer, the Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships to two...
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
Springbrook HS Students Win Award in National Engineering Contest
MCPS recently announced that over the summer, the Springbrook High School MESA (Math, Engineering and State Achievement) state champions traveled to San Diego for the National Engineering Design Competition, competing against teams from eight other states. The team—made up of graduated seniors Saron Shimels, Melat Ghebreselassie and Amber Li—submitted design...
Federal appeals court upholds Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Maryland’s handgun licensing requirements, rejecting an argument from gun-rights activists that the law violated the Second Amendment by making it too difficult for people to obtain guns.
Towson two-alarm fire leaves man dead, three children injured
BALTIMORE - An early morning fire in Towson left a man dead and four other people injured, including three children, on Monday.Crews responded to the 8400 block of Greenway Road just after midnight for an apartment fire. When they arrived, there were people trapped inside a burning second-floor apartment, according to the fire department.Crews worked to rescue the individuals and put out the flames. A total of five people were taken to the hospital, including three children and two adults. A 5-year-old, 4-year-old and an infant had minor burns. One of the adults, a man, later died at the hospital.The fire department said the fire was placed under control just before 1 a.m. According to Bureau Chief Travis Francis, the Red Cross is assisting the family with housing and other necessities.At this time, investigators have not determined the cause of the fire.
New Greenbelt Royal Farms Opens. Chicken-Lovers Salivate.
The spanking new Royal Farms on Greenbelt Road (between the Honda dealer and the American Legion) has really opened, after several soft and official opening dates were announced and then changed. So I missed those, but stopped by a couple days later. It should be fully operational today (24 hours...
Maryland Terps running back Roman Hemby eyes breakout season
The Maryland Terps are a week away from kicking off a new season against UConn on August 31 in College Park.Running back Roman Hemby, who played his high school football at The John Carroll School, is among the Terps key returners. He gained 680 yards last season, but the year before, he racked up nearly 1,000 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns.The redshirt junior said he's ready for a bounce-back season."You know, it's minor things for me, just to kind of get back to where I was," Hemby said. "I feel like I wasn't too far off. But, you know, anything...
Season Preview: Maryland men’s soccer aims for bounce-back campaign in new-look Big Ten
Maryland men’s soccer needs a comeback season after a four-win 2023 campaign, which saw the Terps miss the NCAA tournament for the first time in 21 seasons. Head coach Sasho Cirovski has retooled his squad in hopes of bouncing back from a rather disappointing season. It’s a new look...
Carroll’s school board aims to seek more community feedback
The Carroll County Board of Education intends to create additional opportunities to listen to community feedback on controversial topics by sending the topics to board-appointed committees and advisory councils for review throughout the year. School board member Donna Sivigny proposed at an Aug. 14 meeting that the board create a mechanism to send topics to appropriate committees for further ...
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