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Charles County to build massive recreation complex at mall
A state-of-the-art recreational facility is planned in an abandoned store at the mall in Waldorf that was purchased this week by Charles County government. On July 24, the Charles County commissioners were joined by the county’s recreation, parks and tourism as well as economic development department staff and others to celebrate the county’s purchase of the former Sears building at the St. Charles Towne Center. “This is a big deal,”...
Secretary tours St. Mary's with aim at reducing housing shortage
St. Mary’s County has experienced a housing shortage for years but steps are underway to help fix the problem. And one of those steps came in the form of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day and his team, who toured the county Tuesday afternoon. The tour was the 13th stop in the state housing department’s Day Trip series, which allows the housing secretary and his senior...
Lusby Community Gathers For Vigil Of Local Teen And Suicide Prevention
LUSBY, Md. – Families came out to remember Jaden Simpson, a 15 year old, who took his life on July 7, 2024. On Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Basketball Court & Garden inside the Chesapeake Ranch Club, a suicide prevention and vigil was held. While it was a somber event, the theme was “let your light shine.”
Panel votes down motion to rescind Lusby Villas decision
A motion to rescind an earlier decision to advance a controversial apartment project in Lusby was defeated during the July 17 meeting of the Calvert County Planning Commission. The split vote, with commission chairman and Lusby resident John Toohey voting opposed, likely means the Lusby Villas project will be on the panel’s August agenda as it continues to near fruition. If it is built, Lusby Villas would add 276 dwelling units on a 26.23-acre parcel in an area of the town center that is zoned...
St. Mary's EMS chief accused of stealing medicine, again
A suspect has been identified and charges are pending against an individual who is suspected of tampering with security seals on local ambulances in St. Mary’s County, according to local police. Thomas Patrick Raley, 39, the chief of Emergency Medical Services for St. Mary’s County, has been identified as the lone suspect, according to a release from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. While Raley had not yet been officially charged as of press time this week, this is not the first time he was...
New Honda, Kia dealership could be coming to St. Mary's
Having options when purchasing a new or used vehicle is usually a good thing, and residents could see those options increase. The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission heard a concept site plan for a new Kia and Honda automobile dealership Tuesday at a meeting in Leonardtown. The plan would be to have a 27,242-square-foot, one-story car Honda dealership, and a 20,296-square-foot, one-story Kia car dealership that would include service areas. ...
Investigation update after train carrying hazardous material derails in Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — In the aftermath of a train derailment that left a significant mess but fortunately no injuries, CSX officials are set to address the Fredericksburg community on Wednesday. The meeting will provide updates on the ongoing investigation and take place at 3 p.m. in the VRE parking...
D.C. Housing Authority Employees Allege Hostile Work Environment Under New CFO
By May, Keith Pettigrew had been the director of the DC Housing Authority for six months. But, phew, it felt like six years. That’s coming from Pettigrew himself, according to a recording of a meeting he held in May with employees in DCHA’s Office of Financial Management to address some recent grousing.
DMV Made Festival takes over National Mall as part of free nationwide initiative in 18 cities
Get ready to celebrate local music, dance, art and culture with a free daylong event on the National Mall. “This is an inaugural festival,” Words Beats & Life Executive Director Mazi Mutafa told WTOP. “We are part of a national initiative called Arts for Everybody. There’s going to be 18 activations all across the country, including Hawaii, so we’re organizing the D.C. activation. … There are activations happening literally from California to Rhode Island, from Florida to Texas.”
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.
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
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...
Tom's Cove Campground's Miniature Pony Swim
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - While the life-sized pony swim won't begin until Wednesday, a miniature one has already begun at Tom's Cove Campground. Salisbury local Elsie H. Jones, who spends much of her summers with family at the campground, designed a miniature model of the town of Chincoteague, including the beloved Pony Swim.
Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County
An alert was issued by the Frederick Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Jhade Paredes Sialer, 17, and Franchesca Paredes Sialer, 17, who were last seen at around 12;30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 leaving the area of Ardmore Court. Jhade Paredes Sialer was described as...
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