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Baltimore ties a record of four consecutive days at/over 100 degrees
BALTIMORE — It's not just hot, it's record-breaking hot here in Baltimore and across the whole state of Maryland. It's official as of 2:00 PM EDT, BWI has officially hit 100 degrees. This doesn't break the record for today, but it ties a heat record. As of today July 17, 2024, BWI has recorded four consecutive days at or above 100 degrees. On July 14, BWI recorded 101 degrees tying a record set back in 1954. On July 15, BWI recorded a high of 102 tying a record set back in 1995. On July 16, BWI recorded a high of 104 set back in 1988. The last time this happened was in 1930. The hottest temperature recorded at BWI was 107 degrees on July 10, 1930. So no you are not crazy, it has just been crazy hot!
Ms. McBride Appointed As Assistant Principal At Greenview Knolls Elementary School
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Superintendent of Schools, Dr. J. Scott Smith, announces the. administrative appointment made by the Board of Education at its meeting of July 17, 2024. The Board appointed Ms. Renee McBride as Assistant Principal, 11 months, at Greenview Knolls Elementary School. Ms. McBride holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia State University.
Alfredo Arroyo Arrested Peacefully Following Brief Standoff
La Plata resident Alfredo Arroyo, 45, is facing charges following an incident that played out over the weekend that led to a large police presence and could have ended tragically if not for officers de-escalating the situation, officials said on Wednesday. On the morning of Saturday, July 13, officers were...
Waldorf farmer helps grow the next generation
One of only 10 people in the country to be selected, Karl Shlagel, a generational farmer from Waldorf, recently joined a national fellowship by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Shlagel, 42, was recently selected to join the Partners in Advocacy Leadership program, a two-year national fellowship that strives to create leaders and advocates for agriculture. He is only the second person from Maryland to be selected. Shlagel said the fellowship...
Trooper’s Shooting Of Teen Peyton Ham Under Scrutiny
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – In a case that has garnered significant public attention, Trooper First Class (TFC) Joseph Charles Azzari Jr. is facing renewed legal scrutiny for his involvement in the tragic shooting of 16-year-old Peyton Alexander Ham. The incident, which occurred on April 13, 2021, at Ham’s residence on Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, has led to extensive legal battles, raising questions about police conduct and the use of force.
Leonardtown Summer Music Festival Presents Cover Your Six, A Military Appreciation Concert
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Calling all veterans and service members! Join us for an evening of honor, music, and gratitude at our Military Appreciation Concert at the Leonardtown Wharf on Sunday, July 21st from 5 pm – 7 pm. It’s time to celebrate YOU and all that you’ve done for our country. The On the Water’s Edge Concert features Cover Your Six, a band composed of military veterans. This event is generously sponsored by Jimmy Hayden, Realtor of RE/MAX 100 and Homes for Heroes.
Alsobrooks visits Pine Street Market in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — During a visit to the Pine Street Community Market July 17, Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat, said Maryland’s Senate race is about the 51st vote. “We now know that Maryland is really pivotal in keeping the majority,” the Prince George’s County executive said about Democrats maintaining control of the 100-member U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks said the race is not about former Republican Maryland...
'Ice Cream for Breakfast Day' a hit at Scottish Highland Creamery
OXFORD — On Tuesday morning, dozens of families in pajamas and slippers lined up outside of Scottish Highland Creamery for a chance to experience “Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.” This much anticipated event allows children and adults alike to break with the traditional breakfast of eggs and toast and instead treat themselves and their families to sweet treats. Christine Leggett, a manager at Scottish Highland Creamery, said this event has...
I became a proud trad wife at 22 – trolls say I’m ‘pathetic’ & ‘don’t have a brain’ but this is my dream life
A 'TRAD wife' whose typical day revolves around cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids, shared how she's constantly told by online trolls she doesn't have a brain. Victoria Yost is a self-proclaimed trad wife, having quit her job to take on all stereotypical gender roles, she is entirely responsible for the household chores including all cleaning and cooking as well as the family's childcare needs 24/7.
Frederick Aldermen Considering Changes To Local Gun Laws
This one would cover bb guns and other similar weapons. Frederick, Md (KM) Possessing, carrying, wearing or brandishing bb guns, air guns, replica firearms and other similar weapons would be prohibited under an amendment to Frederick City’s municipal code being considered by the Board of Aldermen. During a presentation...
'It's a beautiful spot'; families flock to Gaithersburg Water Park to escape heat
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Summer 2024 has felt like one never-ending heat wave, and people are finding creative ways to stay cool. In Montgomery County, one water park draws hundreds of people daily, all looking to escape the brutal heat. "We’re here at the Gaithersburg Water Park," said...
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
San Pancho Burritos, “San Francisco Mission-style burrito shop” now open in Takoma Park!
7056 Carroll Ave photos courtesy San Pancho Burritos. “San Pancho Burritos opened on Saturday in Takoma Park at 7056 Carroll Ave serving San Francisco-style burritos. After moving Cielo Rojo restaurant to its new, bigger location at 7211 Carroll Ave,. owners Carolina McCandless and David Perez transformed the original Cielo Rojo...
13-Time Grammy Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline Silver Spring Jazz Festival
The Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District has announced that Afro-Cuban jazz legend and 13-time Grammy winner Chucho Valdés will headline the 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. The free festival will run from 3 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Plaza at One Veterans Place...
168 Seasons Restaurant, Featuring Cuisine From Hong Kong, is Now Open in Rockville
168 Seasons Restaurant, featuring cuisine from Hong Kong, is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville (photos by @YaoFomo). The new restaurant has taken over the location that was previously home to Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot for approximately five years. Xi’An has been listed as “temporarily closed” on Google, but 168 Seasons signage recently went up and the restaurant held its soft opening last week.
Salisbury small business awarded funding from Maryland initiative
SALISBURY, Md. – Funding is on the way for small businesses across Maryland. The Salisbury Dance Academy is just one of those local businesses getting help. Governor Wes Moore’s administration says it’s aiming to support local revitalization projects and activities on the Eastern Shore. 28 other businesses across Maryland will also receive the funding.
'The passion, the care and drive:' Madison native becomes Cambridge Main Street executive director
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge Main Street’s new Executive Director Christina Wingate-Spence knows downtown Cambridge. Many of the businesses that line the downtown streets are ones that Wingate-Spence — who hails from Madison and has lived on the Eastern Shore for her entire life — has been eating and shopping at for years. “When I saw this job opportunity present itself, it excited me because it gave me an opportunity to take...
West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
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