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Corey Caputo Joins MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate
Corey Caputo has joined MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, the brokerage division of The MacKenzie Companies, as senior real estate advisor. Formerly a retail leasing manager with CANA Development, he will be working from MacKenzie’s corporate offices in Lutherville, Maryland. Caputo will represent the interests of developers, landlords, and...
MM 8.23: Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee named ESPN preseason freshman All-American
Maryland football cornerback Braydon Lee was named to ESPN’s preseason freshman All-American team, as announced on Wednesday. Lee, a 6-foot, 176-pound standout, was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, according to Rivals.com. The Upper Marlboro, Md., native and Charles Herbert Flowers High School product initially committed to South Carolina before flipping to Maryland in 2023.
County pool goes to the dogs this weekend in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend. The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
Paint the Town Tradition Continues in Kensington
For an artful experience visit Kensington over the Labor Day weekend. The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) and the Town of Kensington will hold its annual “plein air” (“in the open air” in French) competition from 7 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Look out for artists and their easels all over town.
Women's Soccer Shuts Out Maryland for First Win of the Season
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – With back-to-back goals in the second half, the American University women's soccer team came up with one of its biggest wins in program history, beating Maryland 2-0 on the road. Senior Brooke Steel and graduate student Izzy Kadzban each put the ball in the back of the net for the Eagles, who improved to 1-1-1 for the season, while Maryland also now stands at 1-1-1. QUICK NOTABLES.
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
Terps Record 1-1 Draw In 2024 Season Opener At UMBC
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland men's soccer recorded a hard-fought 1-1 draw in its 2024 season at Retriever Soccer Park on Aug. 22. Luke van Heukelum scored the game's first goal in the 84th minute to put Maryland ahead. The sophomore forward made a sliding finish on a pass from William Kulvik. However, UMBC responded two minutes later with a timely header goal by Joseph Picotto.
Terps Drop Matchup With American, 2-0
COLLEGE PARK, MD – — Maryland women's soccer was defeated by American, 2-0, at Ludwig Field on Aug. 22. Maryland (1-1-1) was unable to score on its four shots on goal. The Terps defense excelled by holding a first-half shutout. However, In the second half, American (1-1-1) scored back-to-back goals four minutes apart in the 58th and 62nd minute from Brooke Steel and Izzy Kadzban.
Man charged in 2017 double murder found dead in Fairfax County jail
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man facing two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his girlfriend’s parents has died in a Virginia jail. Authorities say they found Nicholas Giampa dead in a Fairfax County jail cell on Thursday, where he had been incarcerated since 2018. Fairfax County police are investigating the […]
Juvenile charged in Montgomery County arson that left dozens homeless, officials say
CLARKSBURG, Md. (7News) — A fire that displaced 43 residents, left 24 apartments uninhabitable and led to a few minor injuries in Clarksburg, Maryland on Saturday didn’t have to happen, according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “It was an act of arson and a juvenile suspect has...
Park officials warn about harmful algae in two Montgomery County lakes
High levels of blue-green algae were found in Lake Needwood and Lake Frank in Rockville, and visitors of the lake are being asked to avoid contact with the water. Officials said the algae, when grown in large amounts, produces toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. [DC News Now]
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