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Maryland Man Arrested For DWI, Hit-Run While Driving On Leesburg Sidewalk, Police Say
Luis Funez Medina, 18, of Columbia, Maryland, is facing multiple charges following an incident that played out on Saturday on the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Loudoun County. According to investigators, at around 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 17, officers from the Leesburg Police Department were called to investigate...
Far from home: MCPS community welcomes Filipino special education teachers
Tucked into a downtown Silver Spring apartment on a Friday afternoon, a group of 10 teachers talked excitedly about the experience of traveling more than 8,500 miles from home in the Philippines to Montgomery County. The group is part of a 42-member cultural exchange cohort that was recently welcomed by...
Ellicott City flood sirens sound, but historic area doesn’t flood after heavy rains
Tense moments transpired in historic Ellicott City Sunday night as flood sirens sounded due to heavy rain in the area. Police blocked off the roads and a culvert started to breach. However, downtown was spared from floodwaters. Sunday night was only the fourth time sirens have gone off since they...
Montgomery County receives grant to build multiple EV charging stations
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The state of Maryland is giving Montgomery County millions of dollars to build out its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. If you drive an electric vehicle, that means you’ll have more options when it comes to charging your car. The $2.6 million grant will allow the county to install […]
Montgomery County Public School cuts Chief Medical Officer position after 2 years
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Two years after the Chief Medical Office (CMO) position was created at Montgomery County Public Schools, (MCPS) the school system decided to cut it. Dr. Patricia Kapunan assumed the role in 2022 which was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the CMO position was meant […]
Nash & Smash fried chicken and burger shop to open in September in Silver Spring
Nash & Smash, a halal eatery serving Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and smash burgers, will be opening its first Montgomery County location in Silver Spring in early to mid-September, according to owner Zayan Abbasi. “Everything is almost done,” Abbasi told MoCo360 Monday, noting the store in the Woodmoor Shopping Center...
Business leaders wary of critical mineral subsidies
(The Center Square) — As federal money and private investment pour into critical minerals, Pennsylvania’s potential is great. The grants that buoy more research to figure out the size of the market in the commonwealth, however, mean some projects are wary of embracing government handouts. For one leader, efforts that don’t diversify draw suspicion as he doesn’t see a strong future in critical minerals without other energy-focused endeavors. ...
Hampton selects new city attorney after months-long search
Hampton City Council has selected Courtney Sydnor from Loudoun County as its new city attorney — wrapping up a roughly eight-month search. Sydnor will take over the role Sept. 16 and earn a salary of $245,000. Sydnor is replacing Cheran Cordell Ivery, who left the position in December to become the city attorney for Alexandria. Sydnor has worked as an attorney for the Loudoun County government ...
Cosplayers, Voice Actors and Comic Lovers Unite for ‘RisuCon’ in North Bethesda
Cosplayers, voice actors, and comic lovers gathered at “RisuCon,” a comic convention, over the weekend at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The event was hosted by the Montgomery County Comic & Cosplay Club.
No Foul Play Suspected After 23-Year-Old Found Dead On Virginia Trail, Sheriff Says
The death investigation in Loudoun County is ongoing days after a 23-year-old man's body was found along the Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.At approximately 6:20 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the trail between Dominion Drive and C…
Hagerstown Speedway Race Results: Local Drivers Excel in Late Model Sportsman Event
Hagerstown Speedway hosted a thrilling night of racing that saw local drivers dominate the Late Model Sportsman categories, highlighted by a commanding victory from Austin Warrenfeltz of Williamsport, MD in the feature event. In the 20-lap feature race, Warrenfeltz, starting from pole position, led the field from start to finish,...
Market problems, poor planning causing price hikes in nation’s largest electric market, critics say
After years of climbing electric prices nationwide, customers in the United States’ largest power market are about to get squeezed harder. Last month, PJM, which coordinates the flow of electricity for an area that includes all or parts of 13 states stretching from the Midwest to New Jersey plus the District of Columbia, released capacity auction […]
Mosquito control activity to occur in Anne Arundel County
(WBFF) — The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Anne Arundel County Health Department will take action in response to a public health concern posed by mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying is planned for Tuesday, August 20 after 7:30 p.m. in Crofton near the intersections of Rieddel...
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