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Leesburg Police make arrest in W&OD trail incident
The Leesburg Police Department has arrested a man for multiple offenses, including driving while intoxicated, drug possession, hit and run, and driving without a license, following an incident on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail. At approximately 11:29 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, officers responded to reports of a...
Since Key Bridge Collapse, Several Ships Have Experienced Trouble in Maryland Waters
The massive ships that regularly sail into Maryland carry cars, cargo, commerce — and a degree of potential calamity. That minute, but real, risk that each vessel presents became horribly apparent March 26, when the 100,000-plus-ton Dali cargo ship decimated the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six men, after losing power at the most inopportune moment. It was an unprecedented disaster, but a huge ship losing propulsion had happened before, many times, in fact. And in the months since the tragedy, there have been other instances of ships experiencing trouble in Maryland waters.
What I know: the inspiring advice given to a PBS executive
Sylvia Bugg, 53, describes her job at PBS as “the chief question asker.” Officially she’s the network’s chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming, a major position that puts her in charge of “any content that’s on PBS that’s not kids’ content,” she says. Shows she’s brought to air include fan favorites “The Great American Recipe,” “Next at the Kennedy Center” and “Southern Storytellers.” The Clarksburg resident spent several years at Silver Spring’s Discovery Communications before returning to her second employer out of college, PBS, where she has been since October 2020. We asked the chief question asker about what she’s learned along the way.
2024 Legislative Session Environmental Impact Summary
The Office of Sustainability provides a recap of the environmental legislation that was passed during Maryland’s 2024 General Assembly. The Office of Sustainability at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has compiled a list of environmental legislation from Maryland’s 2024 General Assembly session. It identifies key environmental legislation passed during the session that impacts sustainability work at UMB and highlights environmental legislation that does not impact our work directly but impacts the environment at-large.
Scratch-Off Players in Savage, Easton, and Dundalk Win Big in Maryland Lottery
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Lottery players had a winning week, with scratch-off tickets delivering significant prizes across the state, including a $5 million jackpot in Howard County. A player who…
Heavy law enforcement presence near Coach House Square in Ashburn cleared
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said there was a heavy law enforcement presence in Ashburn on Tuesday morning. In a post on X just before 9 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office said the presence was near Coach House Square, Railstop Terrace and Strawrick Terrace. Details about what prompted […]
Would-be federal candidate asks judge to invalidate ballot signature requirement
The U.S. District Courthouse in Baltimore. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. A Landsdowne man is asking a federal judge strike down a state provision he says is barring him from appearing on the general election ballot as a U.S. Senate candidate in November. Emmanuel Osuchukwu said in a lawsuit filed...
Temporary signage up at new Sushi Cho location in Loudoun
The first signs that something is brewing have popped up at the future location of the Sushi Cho Japanese restaurant in Loudoun County. Window clings now cover the front glass of the 3,000+ s.f. space at the Dulles 28 Centre between Sterling and Ashburn. The spot was previously the home...
Maryland organizer joins Gaza protest at Democratic convention
CHICAGO – Among thousands of protesters at the March on the Democratic National Convention Monday was 23-year-old Ahlam Dahood of Frederick, Maryland, who traveled solo to call for Vice President Kamala Harris to end the U.S. supply of weapons to Israel. Dahood, a Palestinian American, is a founding organizer...
Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning: Leading Frederick HVAC Company Offering Superior Services
Frederick, MD - Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning, a renowned name in the HVAC industry, offers comprehensive services tailored for residential and commercial clients. As a premier Frederick HVAC company, Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning continues to set the standard for exceptional service and customer satisfaction in the region. Holtzople...
One dead following shooting at West Virginia motel
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One person is dead following a shooting at a West Virginia motel. According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, a fatal shooting occurred on the evening of August 19, 2024, at the Economy Inn located at 1620 Winchester Avenue. Deputies from the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of […]
MCPD: 4 teens arrested for auto theft after shooting investigation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Officers arrested one 16-year-old and three 15-year-old boys in connection to a shooting and auto theft that happened Monday, Montgomery County police said. Just before 5 p.m. on Aug. 19, Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 19200 block […]
Montgomery County leaders speak up against bias-related vandalism at schools, places of worship
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Montgomery County officials say four Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) were vandalized with bias-related graffiti Monday. Now, county leaders say they’re collaborating with the police department and the school district to find solutions to this problem. Strathmore and Fallsmead Elementary Schools, as well as Churchill and Wootton High […]
Redistricting possible as Sykesville Middle and Freedom Elementary construction plans advance
Plans to add 13 classrooms to Sykesville Middle and five classrooms to Freedom Elementary were approved by the Carroll County Board of Education last week. Construction for each project is slated to begin in June 2026, according to approved educational specifications for each addition. The projects are intended to be a first step in addressing overcrowding in the southern Carroll County ...
Opening of new gym delayed at Silver Spring middle school
Silver Spring International Middle School students won’t be entering their new gym until the spring, after an extension to the completion date due to “construction challenges” was approved Tuesday by the county school board. The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the gym project at the school at...
Bethesda synagogue hit for second time amid spate of hate-bias vandalism
Montgomery County police are investigating multiple “bias-related vandalism” incidents at a Jewish synagogue and a coffee shop in Bethesda as well as several county public schools over the past nine days. On Tuesday, for the second time in less than two weeks, Congregation Beth El at 8215 Old...
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