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Political Notebook: What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?
What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?. (Editor’s note: This reporting took place prior to President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. In a letter to the American people on Sunday, Biden said: “while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”)
Can shrimp become big business in Maryland? Here's what's in works as it moves forward
The Maryland Department of Natural Resource is moving forward with its shrimp pilot program that could be a financial boon for the state. The department recently announced it is working with the Tidal Fisheries Advisory Committee’s Shrimp Workgroup to develop a commercial Shrimp Pilot Program in state waters of the Atlantic Ocean using...
Q&A: How is the Blueprint for Maryland's Future changing Washington County?
The nearly $4 billion a year Blueprint for Maryland's Future was passed in 2021, and from salary increases to additional dual-enrollment courses, it's bringing changes to Washington County Public Schools. The blueprint is a statewide law providing additional funds to schools across the state with numerous goals, including improving literacy and mathematical skills, adding personnel to help behavioral isssues and addressing teacher shortages in each county. ...
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Kapow Buddy opening at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It's the latest in a long line of Chipotle-style fast-casual bowl restaurants. This time, the theme cuisine is Thai. Your imagination will suggest to you that a grain base will be loaded with vegetables, proteins, and Thai cuisine toppings, and - incredibly - your hunch is correct. In fact, Westfield says in its promotion of the restaurant that "Kapow Buddy is eager to introduce their famous Thai food in the 'Bowl Style' to offer customers a variety of choices including grains, proteins, toppings, and more." When it opens, look for Kapow Buddy on Level 1 in the Old Navy wing.
Maryland adds 5,600 jobs in June, unemployment rate creeps higher
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2 percent) was double the national rate (0.1 percent).
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Saturday Morning Tunes Grateful Dead for Kids returns
If you’re a Grateful Dead fan with young kids, you’ve probably wanted to bring them with you to share your love of this incredible band. Now you can—at The Clarice—with Ed Hough’s Dead Collective. On the morning of Saturday Sept. 14, WTMD & WYPR's Saturday...
Cookin’ up kudos: RAMMYS Gala celebrates with flair and flavor
WASHINGTON — In a night filled with glamour and gastronomy, the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala recognized top culinary talents and innovative concepts, with winners chosen by both an anonymous panel of judges and the public. The awards ceremony was held Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention...
Man who pushed woman out of moving car near Ballston sentenced
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 45 years behind bars after pushing a woman out of a moving vehicle near Ballston, causing severe injuries. Willie James Clements Jr., 61, was sentenced to 35 years for aggravated malicious wounding, as well as the maximum 10 years for hit-and-run, in Arlington County Circuit Court last week.
Georgetown Basketball: Why Malik Mack is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Big changes and renewed optimism were aplenty at Georgetown last offseason after the hiring of Ed Cooley, but year one ended remarkably flat. The Hoyas mustered just two wins in Big East play, with both of those coming against lowly DePaul. Finishing his debut season with just 9 wins wasn’t the start that Cooley was looking for, but are there brighter days ahead in our nation’s capital?
Virginia Dream FC soccer team wins another championship
The Virginia Dream FC soccer team, on the heels of becoming the United Premier Soccer League’s DMV South Conference playoff champions, also won another recent title. The Dream, based in Falls Church, defeated the host Annapolis Blues, 2-0, to win the men’s National Premier Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Conference crown. The win came after the Dream earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Alexandria Reds Pro in a semifinal match.
Iowa Hawkeye Football Schedule Prep: Week 11 vs. Maryland
The 2024 regular season will near its end as the Hawkeyes make one final road trip to College Park, Maryland to take on the Terrapins. The Iowa Hawkeyes have met Maryland in four games, all since Maryland joined the Big Ten. While the Terps shocked Iowa in 2014, each of the past three games has gone to the Hawkeyes in comfortable fashion.
Man dies after being found shot in Southeast DC apartment
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) released the name of the person who was found shot inside an apartment in Southeast on Sunday. Police identified the victim as 27-year-old Stephon Clemmons, of no fixed address. On July 21 shortly before 3 p.m., officers went to the 2600 block of Stanton Road, […]
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