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Smithsonian Museum celebrates International Moon Day on July 20
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. is recognizing International Moon Day on July 20th, which commemorates the first human landing on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar mission. The museum's curator of meteorites, Cari Corrigan, will discuss the relationship between lunar meteorites and...
A shocking Orioles-Phillies trade to boost Philadelphia's outfield
The Baltimore Orioles could trade Cedric Mullins, their starting center fielder, to a contender before the trade deadline. Let me explain. The Orioles have more outfielders than they know what to do with. Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad aren't going anywhere because they're two thirds of the future in Baltimore's outfield. Anthony Santander is having the best season of any Baltimore outfielder. Austin Hays is performing well in his role and Kyle Stowers desperately needs more playing time. Top prospect, Connor Norby, is banging on the door to be called up to the big leagues.
One pedestrian killed, a second one injured in car wreck, Alabama state troopers say
A pedestrian was killed early Saturday when she was struck by a motorist, Alabama state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, has claimed the life of an Adelphi, Maryland, woman. Madelyn R. Guerra, 20, a pedestrian, who was sitting...
One Person Killed in Crash Involving Motorcycle and Farm Equipment/Tractor
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision on Old Hundred Road and Thurston Road in Dickerson for a crash involving farm equipment/tractor and motorcycle. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, emergency personnel is evaluating one patient with a traumatic injury and multiple units on...
Fatal Shooting of Lamont Street, 29, and Jermaine Proctor, 50, in Southeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a quadruple shooting that left two men dead in Southeast. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., officers responded to the 2200 block of Alabama Avenue, Southeast, after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Foot Chase of Convicted Felon Leads to Illegal Gun Seizure
District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos announced the arrest and seizure of an illegal gun following a foot chase in Downtown Silver Spring. Cokinos wrote, “MCPD day shift 3rd District officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in downtown Silver Spring. Officers...
Bethesda shopping center to get 118-unit housing development
The Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday approved plans by Bethesda-based builders W.C. & A.N. Miller Development Co. to build a 118-unit residential development at the Shops at Sumner Place in southwest Bethesda. Company President Robert Miller told the board before its unanimous vote that he is “excited about the...
Walgreens Replacement Signs on at White Oak Shopping Center
Beauty 4U has signed on to take over the space that was the longtime home of Walgreens at 11215 New Hampshire Ave. in White Oak until closing the store permanently in February. The store is “coming soon” without an opening date available at this time. Beauty 4U is...
Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump
MILWAUKEE – Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not here this week as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer. Many Maryland delegates appeared comfortable with Hogan’s decision. “His tickets are at home....
Leaders call for accountability after apartment AC issues in Prince George's Co.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — For the past week and a half, WUSA9 has heard from so many of you who have been struggling to find relief from the heat, because your AC is not working. We've highlighted the issue at complexes in Suitland, Temple Hills and District Heights,...
He's back: Jackson Holliday's return to second base is a warning for rest of Orioles
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles, Jackson Holliday put on a show on Friday after returning to second base for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Holliday had spent three weeks as a designated hitter to treat left elbow inflammation. Jackson Holliday is naturally...
Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman involved in legal battle over Baltimore Ravens star’s trademark symbol
BALTIMORE Ravens star Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman are locked in a legal battle over their pieces of eight. Both quarterbacks wore the No. 8 during their illustrious NFL careers – and they now are fighting over copyright issues relating to the number. Jackson owns or has...
EPA to investigate civil-rights complaint over Baltimore’s trash incineration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has decided to investigate a civil rights complaint against Baltimore alleging that Black and Hispanic communities in the southern part of the city suffer disproportionate health impacts from a waste-to-energy plant that incinerates trash. The federal agency notified city officials by letter July 12 that...
Woman hit, killed by car in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department said a woman was killed after being hit by a car in Great Falls on Saturday morning. Officers said they were at the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash at Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive. The woman died there. The driver of the […]
Yadav Bhandari Steals Penn National Hollywood Casino: PD
Yadav Bhandari, 22 of Lebanon, is accused of conspiring with Shankar Karki, 37, and Prakash Thapa, 24, both of Harrisburg to steal $16,555 in fraudulent winnings between July 13 and 14, State Police Trooper Michael Kaminskas detailed in the affidavit of probable cause. Bhandari was caught on the security camera...
McDaniel professor uses national grant to lead a team conducting jellyfish research
An all-female team of McDaniel students, led by Allison Kerwin, assistant professor of biology at the college, on Friday concluded the first of three summers conducting 10 weeks of research to test the effects of insecticides on jellyfish. Kerwin, 41, of Westminster, is using a $437,393 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct the research. Use of insecticides has grown in recent ...
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