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Anne Arundel County Angler Catches Maryland State Record Blueline Tilefish
Annapolis, MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes London J. Anthony of Pasadena as a new state record holder for blueline tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) in the Atlantic division. Anthony caught the 20.6-pound, 37.25-inch fish on August 24 while fishing in Poorman’s Canyon off Ocean City. He was...
Youth Across Maryland Compete in CHAMPS Olympics at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center
Young people from Maryland Department of Juvenile Services’ facilities across the state gathered at the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center in Prince George’s County for their own Olympics-style competition, competing for gold, silver and bronze medals in a range of events. Changing Habits And Making Progressive Strides (CHAMPS) is a rewards-based incentive program for youth who are doing well at their detention or residential facility. The youth had the unique opportunity to demonstrate their athleticism in the 400-meter and 100-meter races, relay races, the standing broad...
Employee shot, killed suspect robbing Maryland restaurant and assaulting employees: police
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - An employee at a Capitol Heights restaurant shot and killed a suspect robbing the Chinese carryout and assaulting employees. The Prince George’s County Police Department continues to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred inside of a restaurant on Thursday afternoon. The decedent is 27-year-old Victor Rios Rubio of Capitol Heights.
Anne Arundel County seniors grappled with decision to attend brand-new high school
BALTIMORE -- Hundreds of high school seniors in Anne Arundel County wrestled with the decision to attend the brand-new Severn Run High School over returning to their previous school.Severn Run High was built to offset overcrowding in Old Mill, North County and Meade high schools. The new facility boasts plenty of windows, state-of-the-art athletic amenities and 3D printers.This school year, those seniors who opted to attend Severn Run will be the school's first graduating class.The community chose the Wolves as the Severn Run mascot. Severn Run's first home football game will be on Friday, September 13 against the Old Mill...
Rare Essence headlines Summer Soul Music Festival in La Plata on Labor Day weekend
Dancing on the eve of Labor Day means you can party without having to worry about work the next day!. WTOP caught up with founding member Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson as Rare Essence leads a lineup that includes Northeast Groovers, DCVybe, The Kim Michelle Experience and All-Star Experience, as well as DJ Frisco and DJ Biggs.
MidShore Meals Til Monday finds new home
As the new school year begins, MidShore Meals Til Monday (MTM) has found a new central location to help pack and distribute essential food bags for Dorchester County youngsters. Recently informed of the need for a new headquarters for its growing operation, the group began searching for a suitable building to store food donations and where its 150 plus volunteers could help pack food parcels to distribute to County school students over weekends and when schools were closed.
Big Ten Network sets up website for Washington Huskies fans impacted by Comcast issue
The start of the 2024 Washington Huskies football season might get disrupted for a few fans. Unfortunately, the Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and USC Trojans are caught up as collateral damage in the dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast Xfinity. The two entities are currently caught...
U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond
Jewish campus groups and parents are criticizing a reported decision by the University of Maryland allowing a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on campus on Oct. 7, the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The permit was given to Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the...
Frederick businesses recovering from storm damage
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — As businesses around Frederick are getting ready for Labor Day weekend, some are dealing with the aftermath of severe weather that hit the area Thursday evening. Jessica Jordan had to close her store after it started flooding. “I’ve been kind of numb,” Jordan said. “I can’t believe that, because […]
WHUR Announces New Afternoon Drive Show: Joe Claire and Nina Brown
Howard University-owned WHUR-FM is adding a new, locally focused afternoon show to its line-up. “The Nina Brown and Joe Clair Afternoon Show” launches Tuesday, September 3rdat 3p.m. starring DC’s own Comedian and Multimedia HostJoe Clair and Radio Personality and Television Actress Nina Brown. Together, the dynamic duo...
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
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