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Orioles Outfield Prospect Matthew Etzel: Landing In 10th Round Added ‘A Little Bit More Fuel’
Orioles outfield prospect Matthew Etzel entered this season with two goals: finish the year with a .300 batting average and in the top 10 in stolen bases in the entire minor leagues. More than halfway into his first full season as a professional, Etzel is doing both. Etzel, 22, has...
Veterans Honored at Atrium Village Ceremony for Service to their Country
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Atrium Village senior living community in Owings Mills recently hosted a special gathering honoring residents who are veterans of World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. The event featured a presentation by Capital Region Honor Flight, a national program that serves...
Ravens' MVP Lamar Jackson lands shockingly low on list of most 'clutch' NFL quarterbacks
The Baltimore Ravens saw their 2023 season come to a crashing close in the AFC Championship, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t perform well, the coaching staff didn’t coach well, and Baltimore didn’t do enough to deserve to win the game. On a...
Families, friends find new Fourth of July tradition through celebration at Baker Park
For years when Jen Arnett lived in Iowa and Independence Day rolled around, she and her husband would invite friends to their home for a picnic. Arnett originally grew up in Mount Airy and lived outside of Maryland for more than 20 years, but she and her husband moved back to Frederick County last year. Now that she’s here and closer to her family, she said, she and her husband wanted to find ...
Food for Thought: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4M for Fumbling Food Assistance, Struggling Families Left in the Lurch
Mistakes and Missteps: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4 Million for Food Assistance Errors. Families Left Hungry: District’s Struggling System Slows Down Food Aid. According to WashingTonExaminer, Washington, D.C. is being fined $4.4 million by the government because it makes too many mistakes when giving food assistance to people who need it. This is the second year in a row that Washington, D.C. has made too many mistakes. This means that 20% of the people who get help don’t get the right amount of money. This can cause families to go hungry because it takes a long time to fix the mistakes.
Metropolitan Police Seek Community Help to Identify Northwest Burglary Suspect
Residents of the Northwest are currently being called upon by the Metropolitan Police Department to assist in the identification of a burglary suspect. The burglar reportedly targeted a business in the 1400 block of Park Road, Northwest, before dawn yesterday morning. As the city wakes to the news of the incident, local business owners express concerns about safety and security in the area.
Pool PSA: Wilson Aquatic Center Finally Reopens Sunday!!
“The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to announce that the Wilson Aquatic Center will resume operations on Sunday, July 7th at 10 a.m. Significant upgrades have been made to the facility, including a new and redesigned HVAC system with rooftop...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public Assistance to Nab Suspects in Northwest D.C. Daytime Car Theft
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in tracking down the individuals behind a recent vehicle theft in Northwest D.C. In a brazen midday theft on June 25, 2024, suspects made off with a car that was left unlocked and with the engine running. According to the official report, the incident occurred while the victim was delivering packages in the 1200 block of 8th Street, Northwest.
Tragic Gunshot Near the Park in Southeast DC Leaves Man Dead; Police Underway With the Investigation
Washington — Authorities have stated that they are looking into the shooting death of a guy who was discovered near the Southeast Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion on July 4th. In the 1500 block of Anacostia Dr. SE, someone alerted the United States Park Police to a shooting incident...
WPL Bus Trip to National Book Festival
The Wyomissing Public Library invites area residents to come along on a one-day bus trip to the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress 2024 National Book Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Washington, D.C. The free event, which is open to the public, is scheduled to take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Locavino Wins Fifth Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Locavino wine café in Downtown Silver Spring has received Wine Spectator’s fifth consecutive Award of Excellence. In the 2024 Wine Spectator awards announced last month, more than 3,700 restaurants worldwide were recognized for their wine programs. Locavino was once again the only locally owned restaurant among the five restaurants in Montgomery County, which includes The Capital Grille, Fogo de Chão, Morton’s The Steakhouse, and Seasons 52.
IKA Keratoconus Symposium, CIME spark educational opportunities
IKA Keratoconus Symposium and Controversies in Modern Eye Care shone brightly in May. The International Keratoconus Academy (IKA) was organized around a mission, and the IKA Keratoconus Symposium is a means to that end. CEO and cofounder S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, serves as cochair of the IKA Keratoconus Symposium alongside Andrew S. Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, president and cofounder, and Elizabeth Yeu, MD. Together, they strive to promote professional education and scientific development in keratoconus, bringing the disease front and center for eye care providers around the globe.
Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Update: It Is Still Independence Day
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Town of Chesapeake Beach will hold the annual fireworks display on July 7th at Dusk due to the unpredictability of the expected scattered storms tomorrow, July 6th. The Town’s priority is to continue to provide a safe display for our spectators and the crews...
Government House Evacuated Due to Smoke Conditions
After a report of a smoke condition at Government House on Friday, the staff was evacuated, officials announced. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to investigate the source of the smoke. The Government House Executive Security Unit concluded that there was no fire, and all staff members were reported safe and accounted for, according to the press release.
Shots Fired on Main Street in Annapolis
On July 3, 2024, at 9:58 pm, multiple calls reported a shooting in the alley on Main St. While officers searched the area, additional shots were heard in the area of Church circle and Duke of Gloucester Street. The suspect, 43, was located and taken into custody and is being...
Maryland Fast-Tracks $50.3M Emergency Contract With Skanska for FSK Bridge Collapse Cleanup
On Wednesday, Maryland officials greenlit a hefty $50.3 million emergency contract with Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc., a Swedish construction firm, to clear out the wreckage from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This contract was rapidly approved by a board led by Gov. Wes Moore, although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had already tackled the debris in the federal channel of the Patapsco River. Maryland swiftly stepped in to sign an emergency deal with Skanska in April, aimed at removing obstructions from additional channels to facilitate access for salvage and commercial ships, as reported by CBS News and WNKY.
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
Fairfax Water: No quality concerns after use of Washington Aqueduct paused
Fairfax Water customers weren’t affected by the recent Boil Water Advisory that went out to D.C. and Arlington County residents before Independence Day. The utility, which serves almost 2 million people in Northern Virginia, suspended its use of the Washington Aqueduct early on Wednesday (July 3) before the advisory was issued later that day. Though D.C. and Arlington both lifted the advisory yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax Water says it hasn’t yet resumed getting water from the aqueduct.
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