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Bethesda Interview: Meet David Leonhardt of The New York Times
David Leonhardt is a morning person. He feels freshest writing when the sun is rising and often goes to a coffee shop in Bethesda, where he’s lived for more than 15 years, to work on The Morning, The New York Times’ flagship daily newsletter that he runs. A...
Adult Male Arrested In Connection With Takoma Park Hit-and-Run Fatal Collision
Suspect charged with failure to immediately return and remain at the scene of an accident involving death. Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have arrested and charged 34-year-old Efrain Diaz Romero, of Silver Spring, with the death of 42-year-old Candido Noe Rojas Rojas, who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Banana Republic closes at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Its space next to the Apple Store has been cleared out of merchandise. A sign on the door provides a number to call for deliveries, so it appears they haven't fully vacated the premises yet. However, the logo signage outside the store is gone.
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?
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 officers 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, […]
Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected Monday across DC region
WASHINGTON - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday ahead of an unsettled week that brings the threat of storms each day. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says showers will build from the south during the late-morning hours. Showers are likely and thunderstorms are possible...
Ryan Zimmerman among those inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON — The latest class of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame was inducted on Sunday at Nationals Park before the Nats took on the Cincinnati Reds. Nine people were honored. One of the big names on that list was former Nats star Ryan Zimmerman. The World Series champion...
Truck hits Beltway bridge support near River Road; one injured
Traffic was delayed for hours Sunday morning and one person was injured when a truck struck a bridge support beam under River Road in Bethesda on the Inner Loop of the BeItway, according to authorities. The person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries in the incident; the truck also struck a sedan. [WTOP]
DUI Teen Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Fairfax County Police Say
A DUI teenage driver has been charged in a Fairfax County crash that killed a 35-year-old pedestrian this weekend, authorities said.The 17-year-old driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive in Lortin, when he struck Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, who was tr…
Local Business Spotlight: Abode Title & Escrow
As we wrap up our series on real estate, today we speak with Olivia Surge of Abode Title & Escrow. The third piece, when it comes to buying a home, happens in the background for the most part. The title company investigates the history of the property to make sure there are no unexpected surprises for the buyer. Olivia explains what can go wrong, like a seller taking out a last-minute loan on the house and defaulting, resulting in a lien on the house. Unpaid trash bills. A renovation without a permit. Many things can pop up, and that is where a title company comes in.
KCHS student shows generosity of spirit
ROCK HALL — Kent County High School student Bryce Jacobs has made quite the splash in Rock Hall this summer. In June, Jacobs participated in the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company’s third annual Guardian of the Pearl Rockfish Tournament June 7-9. This was Jacobs’ last year of eligibility in the youth category and what better way to celebrate than to place third and win $1,530. ...
Shore Community Outreach Team offers free health screenings, information in Rock Hall
CHESTERTOWN — The Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) of Kent County continues to provide information, resources and free screenings through partnerships with local civic, religious and nonprofit organizations. SCOT is part of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health and University of Maryland Medical System. On June 25, Kent SCOT members Emily Welsh, MSN, RN, Nurse Coordinator, Michelle Matthews, MSW, LSCW-C, Social Worker, and Serenity Kelly, CCHW, and Amanda Webster, CCHW, both Community Advocates,...
Crazy Days sales and more in downtown Chestertown
CHESTERTOWN — The annual summertime sidewalk sales in downtown Chestertown known as Crazy Days will return Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 25-27. Shops will open by 10 a.m. each day and have extended hours — closing at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 5 p.m. Saturday. This...
Greene’s Family Butcher Shop to close following death of owner
KINGSVILLE, MD—A Kingsville butcher will close its doors following the death of its owner. John Greene, founder of Greene’s Family Butcher Shop, passed away unexpectedly in June. The store will now be closing its doors, according to the following post on its official Facebook page:. “It is with...
Car tow fees resume in Baltimore
Starting Monday, people will have to pay more if their car is towed in Baltimore City. The city waived the fees during the pandemic. People will now be charged the $50 initial storage fee, the $40 administration fee, the $15 daily storage fee and higher fees for vehicles with more than six wheels.
Baltimore gas prices drop over 10 cents, GasBuddy reports
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Average gas prices in Baltimore have fallen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.44/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 663 stations in Baltimore. Prices in Baltimore are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 12.6 cents per gallon...
14-year-old dies in double shooting at Mondawmin Metro Station
BALTIMORE - A double shooting at the Mondawmin Metro Station in West Baltimore left a teen dead, and another person injured according to police.Two people were found at the metro station at the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue with gunshot wounds. Both individuals were hospitalized. Police said Jasper Davis, 14, was pronounced dead at the hospital. According to the Maryland Transit Administration, bus service was temporarily canceled because of the police investigation. Service has since resumed for operation.
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