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Firefighter, Resident Injured During Howard County Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced
At around 5:30 a.m. Howard County Fire and EMS crews were called to the 6000 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge, where there was a reported fire in the area. The fire was placed under control within an hour. In total, approximately 40 people were displaced, according to officials.
Takoma Park police seeking 2 suspects in armed robbery
TAKOMA PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — Takoma Park Police were looking for two suspects in an armed robbery that happened on Friday. Police responded to the 1000 block of University Blvd. around 7:05 p.m. for an armed robbery. Police said that a dark gray Dodge Grand Caravan approached the victim, who was walking to […]
‘There’s something for everyone’: Silver Spring named best place for families
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring was named the number one place to live for families in a recent Fortune Magazine ranking that analyzed over 2,000 American cities – an honor that’s no surprise to the people who live there. The community sits just a few miles away from the epicenter of […]
MD – Nice House By The Sea #1 Launch Signing | Aug 3rd
Writer James Tynion IV (W0RLDTR33, Department of Truth, Something is Killing the Children) signs Nice House By The Sea #1 at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, August 3rd from 11am – 1pm. More details on Facebook!. 209 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 897-0322.
Washington, D.C.'s Ward 7 Welcomes New Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge with Mayor Bowser and DDOT
Residents of Ward 7 in Washington, D.C., alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser and members from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), celebrated the unveiling of the new Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge. According to a release hosted on the DC Government's official website, this structure is set to facilitate easier access to mass transit and neighboring areas for residents in Mayfair, Parkside, Eastland Gardens, and the surrounding communities near the Deanwood Metro Station.
DC police arrest, charge man for construction site burglaries
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police arrested a man for separate burglaries at construction sites in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that 28-year-old Antonini Flores-Diaz, of no fixed address, is facing two counts of burglary two. The first burglary happened on Friday, July 24 around 7:20 a.m. MPD said that Flores-Diaz went into […]
DC Fire and EMS engage community at Potomac Gardens event.
DC Fire and EMS in Washington, D.C. participated in the Potomac Gardens 202 Pop Up for Peace event. The outreach staff had a fire safety table, the Hands on Hearts team taught hands-only CPR, and Truck 7 from Barracks Row was present. The department emphasized the importance of community engagement and highlighted that every day is a community day.
MPD seeks help identifying suspects in $10,000 beverage truck robbery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are asking for help identifying two suspects who robbed employees of a beverage distributor as they were offloading a truckload of merchandise. MPD officials arrived on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE at 10:35 a.m. on Friday to...
Pynk Saffron Spice Boutique Opens in Takoma D.C.
All-natural spice boutique Pynk Saffron is now open at 6902 4th St. NW in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood. According to Laura Barclay of Main Street Takoma, the shop is owned by Debra Harrison, also known as ChefDeb, a nutrition coach and culinary artist known for her vegan and Mediterranean dishes, which are enhanced with her salt-free spice blends.
Heading into second Olympics, Phoebe Bacon is locked in to bring a medal home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — When it comes to establishing herself as a world-class swimmer, Phoebe Bacon has nothing to prove; she's already competed on the highest stage. However, the 21-year-old from Chevy Chase, Maryland still believes there's more to accomplish. After missing the 2024 World Championships, she's headed into Paris more determined than ever.
Brethren Mutual Donates $9K to Hagerstown Community College Scholarship Fund
Hagerstown, MD – Brethren Mutual Insurance Company’s 25th Charity Golf Tournament held in June 2024 raised $9,000 for the Company’s Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Scholarship Foundation Fund. Committed to excellence in continuing education, Brethren Mutual established the Endowment Scholarship Fund in 2023 to invest in the education of local students.
Auto Glide Tests Streak in $100,000 Deputed Testamony
LAUREL, MD – Greg Compton, Mark Dean and Mike Cohea’s Auto Glide, riding a four-race win streak, chases a second consecutive stakes victory Sunday when he makes his Maryland debut in the $100,000 Deputed Testamony at Laurel Park. The 28th running of the 1 1/8-mile Deputed Testamony for...
Woman faces felony charge tied to 2023 escape of prison inmate from Dale City
A woman from D.C. is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections prisoner who was from Dale City. Sasha Castillo, of Washington, D.C., was indicted on a charge of aiding escape of a prisoner by a grand jury in Richmond on July 1.
Team Red Picks up First Win at the 2024 16U/17U NTDP Thanks to Big Third Inning, While Team Navy Earns Comeback Win over Team White
CARY, N.C. - On the second day of games at the 2024 National Team Development Program, Team Red and Team Navy came out victorious. Team Red plated three runs in the third inning to go along with solid pitching for a 3-1 win over the Canadian Junior National Team, while Team Navy scored four runs across the final two innings for a 4-3, nail-biting win over Team White.
15-Year-Old Girl Missing from Columbia, MD Since July 16
Authorities in Columbia, Maryland, are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating Summer Marie Harbison, a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since July 16, 2024. Summer was last seen in the area, and concerns for her welfare grow as each day passes. Details of the Missing Person:. Name:...
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
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