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Carroll teens get drone flight lesson during career sampling session at community college
Nine Carroll County teens were given the chance to pilot a drone at Carroll Community College on Tuesday as part of the Summer Workforce Academy, which exposes students to careers in nursing, automotive repair, electrical wiring, business, pharmacology, and drone piloting. In its third year, the program also provides lessons in resume building, personality tests, interpersonal workplace skills, and financial literacy. Steven Berry, the college’s dean of workforce innovation and community advancement, said the summer program started three weeks ago and is composed of six half-days of experiential learning and instruction. “They really get a variety of exposure to different programs,” Berry said, “and the idea here is that you’re not only [exposing] them to a career you might be interested in, but you’re also exploring a career where you’re like, ‘That’s not for me.'”
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
Silver Spring Ranked Best Place to Live for Families
According to several Montgomery County officials, the world is about to find out what residents here already know – Silver Spring is a great place for families to live. Fortune Magazine chose Silver Spring as the best in the country in that category for its schools, hospitals, financial health, resources for older adults and strong sense of community.
5 vehicle pile up shuts down 81 for over 5 hours outside of Martinsburg
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department reports by email that a 5 vehicle crash shutdown 81 north for about 5 hours July 22. At approximately 3:30 a.m. deputies responded to the multiple vehicle crash at mile marker 14 near Martinsburg. Three tractor trailers were involved along with a Ford Escape, and...
Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Germantown Family
A family is coming to grips days after a fatal Maryland fire claimed the life of a beloved patriarch and left their childhood home with extensive damage. Early in the morning of Friday, July 19, first responders were called to the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, where there was a reported house fire with a person trapped inside.
Takoma Park Man Charged with Handgun Violations Following Traffic Stop Amid Community Drug Activity Concerns
Following a traffic stop last Friday, a Takoma Park man has found himself handcuffed and facing several handgun charges, as confirmed by the Montgomery County Department of Police. The man, identified as 32-year-old Drimitri Lemaire, was nabbed by the 3rd District Community Action Team following community complaints about suspected illegal drug activities around Cornet Ct., and during the traffic intervention, Lemaire was caught with a handgun, according to a Montgomery County police report.
Police investigate gunfire outside Silver Spring McDonald’s
Montgomery County police officers are investigating gunfire that occurred Tuesday morning outside a McDonald’s restaurant on Bel Pre Road in Silver Spring, according to authorities. No injuries have been reported in the incident that occurred shortly before 11 a.m. and there is “no threat to the community,” police wrote...
Detectives Investigate North Frederick Avenue Fatal Collision
Victim’s identity released. Gaithersburg, MD- Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, on North Frederick Avenue near Travis Avenue. At approximately 10:12 p.m., Gaithersburg Police officers and Montgomery County Fire...
Baltimore Police Arrest Two Teens in Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Baltimore, Maryland – Early Tuesday morning, officers arrested two juveniles driving a stolen vehicle in the Central District. At approximately 1:08 a.m., officers patrolling the area received a call about…
Theatre Review: ‘Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre
Last call, Parrotheads! Pull that Hawaiian shirt from the back of the closet and set sail for Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre for the last weekend of “Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville.” This jukebox musical enjoyed a limited run in various cities before premiering on Broadway in 2018. With the score consisting mostly of the late Jimmy Buffett’s original, beachy hits and book by Emmy-nominated television screenwriter/actor Mike O’Malley and Emmy-winning television screenwriter/producer Greg Garcia, this musical is soapy, kitschy, and loads of fun.
Baltimore Orioles Ready to Make Impactful Trades with Young Talent and Pitching Focus
The Baltimore Orioles, with one of the best records in baseball, are poised to be aggressive buyers at the trade deadline, focusing on young talent for potential trades. They are open to trading established veterans, including center fielder Cedric Mullins and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle. Cedric Mullins has team control...
Towson Tennis Head Coach Jamie Peterson Captures Third Consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup Title
PAOLI, Pa. – Towson University women's tennis head coach Jamie Peterson was named captain of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic 45-and-over Intersectional Team this past weekend. Peterson led the team to capture its third consecutive Atlantic Coast Cup title at the Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The annual event pits the best players aged 45-and-over from the four USTA sections of the Northeastern United States (Mid-Atlantic, Eastern, New England and Middle States). The event is a three-day round Robin where each team plays each other in a 2-singles, 3-doubles format with best of three sets and a...
'STEM Adventure With the Science Guys' coming to nearby library branches
During the first week of August, the Science Guys of Baltimore will be visiting the Rosedale and Perry Hall branches of the Baltimore County Public Library to offer intriguing science-related demonstrations and activities. The Science Guys are scheduled to be at the Rosedale Branch on Friday, Aug. 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Likewise, they will be at the Perry Hall on Monday, Aug. 5, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. These hour-long events are designed for participants of all ages. ...
Man accused of killing Devin Butler arrested Friday, denied bail Tuesday
There will be no bail for the man accused of stabbing and killing Devin Butler. Police arrested Tyrone Blackwell on Friday, who they believe is responsible for killing Butler, who was attacked while working in West Baltimore. The defense requested Blackwell get released on home detention, but the judge ruled...
Former Safe Streets worker dies after being shot near old job site in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A former Safe Streets employee who was shot in mid-July around the corner from his former workplace has died from his injuries, FOX45 News has confirmed. Brandon Tucker was a violence interrupter at the Penn-North Safe Streets site from April until mid-May, according to Catholic Charities – the community-based organization running the site. Tucker was shot just before 10:40 p.m. on July 14 on the 1700 block of North Carey Street and died on July 18.
Councilman Marks to recommend lowering development on 188 acres in south Perry Hall
PERRY HALL, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will support reducing the development potential of more than 188 acres in the south Perry Hall area as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. The properties are included in Issues 5-036 and 5-181 and stretch from...
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