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Strawberry named to Talbot Board of Education
Dyshekia Strawberry has been appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to fill a vacancy on Talbot County’s Board of Education. She was sworn in at the Talbot County Education Center during the Board of Education’s meeting on Wednesday. Strawberry, who resides in Easton and has two children in the school district, said she’s “grateful” and “honored” to serve on the board. “It is fitting for me to be able to have...
Residents Ordered To 'Shelter In Place' Amid Armed Barricade Situation In Maryland
An alert was issued early on Friday morning advising that Merrimac Drive was shut down between 14th Avenue and Keokee Street, and neighbors were cautioned to shelter in place in the lowest level of their home following reports of shots fired that led to a standoff with officers. The incident...
Maryland Man Thought He Was Soliciting Young Girl Online, She Was a Cop
WALDORF, Md. — Rafee Al-Mansur, 33, of Waldorf, Maryland, was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Al-Mansur has been…
Phone-free pilot program in Fairfax County Public Schools
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The start of the 2024-2025 academic year should come with fewer distractions for students in several schools that are part of a phone-free pilot program. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) said the goals of the effort, which begins on Sept. 3, are to “limit classroom disruptions and improvement […]
Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to offer inspiring words to incoming freshmen and their families, reflecting on her own experience and encouraging them to be leaders in the nation and the world. The post Kamala Harris Returns to Howard University to Inspire Incoming Students appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Faces To Know: 2024-25 Men's Basketball Newcomers
Head coach Kevin Willard and Maryland men’s basketball were active in the transfer portal and its recruiting efforts this offseason. The Terps welcomed five transfers and two freshmen. Here’s everything you need to know about each incoming student-athlete ahead of the 2024-25 season, including their reason for choosing the University of Maryland as their new home.
Death investigation underway on Loudoun County trail
STERLING, Va. - Police are on the scene at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail in Loudoun County where a death investigation is underway. The investigation began around 10 a.m. on a section of the trail in Sterling between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.
Body reportedly found along W&OD Trail in Sterling, Virginia
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A body was reportedly foundalong the W&OD Trail in Sterling early Friday morning. TheLoudoun County Sheriff's Office said they had a heavy law enforcement presence in the area stretching between Dominion Drive and Crestview Drive. Officials urged residents and trail users to avoid a...
Raku reopens on Bethesda Row after renovations
Raku, a sushi bar and Asian fusion restaurant on Bethesda Row, reopened Tuesday with an updated dining room after closing in early March for renovations, according to co-owner Marcel The. For months, the windows of the restaurant at 7240 Woodmont Ave. had been covered and signs were plastered to the...
Maryland Weather: Flash Flood Warning issued in the Baltimore area
BALTIMORE --Flash Flood Warnings continue after thunderstorms dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.Some of those storms produced up to 60 mph wind gusts with heavy rain and flooding.A flash flood warning has been issued for Howard County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City until 12:45 a.m. The areas of concern include Baltimore, Columbia and Ellicott City.Areas that received multiple thunderstorms may experience flash flooding with localized rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches.Storms will exit the area after 11 PM. Expect partial clearing with patchy fog overnight. Low temperatures will dip down into the middle to upper 60s.Monday will be another...
Jailed Marylanders Sit Through Long Wait Times For Psychiatric Treatment
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — We're continuing to follow new reporting from the Baltimore Sun, on Maryland's embattled psychiatric system for current inmates. Our partner at the Sun found that people arrested with severe mental illness deemed too sick by the courts to participate in their cases and are often left sitting in jail cells for weeks beyond the states deadline.
Charles resident to appear in new Apple TV show
Dwayne Alistair Thomas, a Swan Point resident, is set to appear on the international stage with a recurring role in the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Bad Monkey,” which premiered this week. He will appear in four episodes of the show. This marks a significant milestone in his acting career and brings a bit of Southern Maryland to the massive streaming platform. “This has been a big leap forward in regards...
Free supplies, haircuts, mark new Cambridge back-to-school traditions
According to the African proverb that it takes a village to raise a child, when it comes to helping youngsters prepare for the new school year, Cambridge and Dorchester County are doing their part. Individuals and organizations are increasingly stepping up to ensure youngsters begin the school year with new supplies and freshly groomed hair, without needing to worry about a struggling budget.
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