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Little Miner Taco to Open Wednesday at 5pm
After a few unexpected delays, Little Miner Taco will open at 5pm on Wednesday, July 24th at 39 Maryland Ave Ste A in Rockville Town Square. The upcoming opening was communicated to us by a Rockville Town Square representative. Little Miner’s menu consists of Mexican street food, but they’re perhaps...
PAW highlights adoption opportunities and shares vital summer safety tips for dogs
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) volunteers Jason Barbier and Lalynn Kurash joined Good Morning Washington Tuesday to alert the community about local adoption and foster care, while providing key tips to keep your dog safe throughout the heat. Since 1996, PAW has served as a...
‘In the Heights’ excites at Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre
With the DC area trudging through record heat this summer—temperatures running more than four degrees above average, 29 days at or over 90 (according to the National Weather Service)— Montgomery College’s Summer Dinner Theatre is the perfect place to cool down and enjoy the heat of In the Heights with its high-energy cast directed by Lauren Patton Villegas.
Montgomery County honors hometown Olympian Dominque Dawes with statue
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The statue honoring four-time Olympic medalist, Dominique Dawes, was unveiled inside the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center. Dawes attributes a lot of her career success to the time she spent honing her craft in Montgomery County. “I love the fact that this statue will inspire the next […]
Prince George’s County school board member has been working in Missouri for months
A Prince George’s County Board of Education was serving on the board after taking a job with a school system at the start of this year in Missouri, but District 1 representative David Murray only resigned his Prince George's post last week. The post Prince George’s County school board member has been working in Missouri for months appeared first on Maryland Matters.
EMS official accused of tampering with medic boxes containing vials of fentanyl
ST. MARY'S COUNTY, Md. — A county leader has been arrested after police found a seal on a medic box containing vials of fentanyl had been broken at multiple local medic units. According to the St. Mary's Cunty Sheriff's Office, the Department of Emergency Services called deputies on July...
NYPD sends more than 200 officers to D.C. ahead of anticipated protests
WASHINGTON — Thousands of protesters are expected at various locations across the District this week, in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit. Netanyahu is expected to address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday. As a result of the visit, several road closures and parking restrictions are in place. Here's what drivers need to know.
Teen Girls Missing Since July 2 Have Been Located Safe
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that Carla Lorena Bruner McRoberts and Skylar Alvey, who had been missing from Rockville since July 2, have been located safe and unharmed. Additional information regarding missing persons after they are found is almost always not made available by MCPD. Original report:...
Northeastern claims Region 4 crown, advances to Pa. American Legion Baseball Tournament
Despite a valiant final day performance by Chambersburg, Northeastern emerged Tuesday as the American Legion Baseball Region 4 champion. Northeastern broke a scoreless game with four runs in the top of the fifth, leading to a 6-0 triumph in the finale at Hershey’s Memorial Field. If you purchase a...
Maryland city named best place for families to live in America by Fortune Magazine
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Silver Spring has clinched the top spot as the best place to live for families in America, according to the latest rankings by Fortune Magazine. The suburb of Washington, D.C., surged from its previous third-place position last year and is being praised for its blend of local charm and urban convenience just six miles from the nation’s capital.
Parkway Shut Down Following Stafford County Sheriff's Pursuit Of Wanted Men (DEVELOPING)
Three wanted suspects are in custody and a deputy suffered minor injuries during a police pursuit on I-95 in Stafford County, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office.At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, deputies spotted a wanted person in a vehicle heading north on I-95, l…
Candidates in crowded race for at-large Prince George’s Council seat face off Tuesday night
With just two weeks until the primary, six Democrats vying for an at-large Prince George’s County Council seat will face off Tuesday night in a party-sponsored candidate forum – and that’s just some of the candidates. The forum is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. in the New Carrollton...
Woman warns others to be vigilant after midday attack in DC, 15-year-old arrested
WASHINGTON — Cellphone video captured a woman being attacked on a Sunday afternoon just steps from the FBI building in D.C. The video captures the tail-end of the assault just as the two suspects run to a waiting car in the intersection. Piercing screams sliced through the silence of...
$150K Salary For Former MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight at the University of Maryland, According to Report
Earlier this month the University of Maryland College of Education has named former MCPS superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight as its inaugural Dean’s Fellow and Superintendent in Residence, effective August 23. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some supportive of the hiring and others against it to the point of a petition being created asking the university to reverse its decision to hire McKnight. Moderately MOCO reported this evening that McKnight’s salary is “$150,000 for a 9 month appointment.”
The Clean County Clean-Up in Hancock on July 27th has been Cancelled
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 22, 2024) – The Washington County Clean County Initiative regrets to announce the cancellation of the upcoming Clean-Up Event in Hancock. The decision was made due to the current low water levels. We appreciate the community’s enthusiasm and support for our clean-up efforts and encourage everyone...
Maryland literacy policy in the works
(The Center Square) - Maryland’s venture to create and implement a statewide comprehensive literacy policy is underway, but State Board of Education President Joshua Michael says the board won’t consider adoption until at least September. Maryland’s journey with literacy policy has been long and winding, involving a patchwork application of the science of reading principles in some school districts and not others. But in January, the board passed a resolution calling for “statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading...
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