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Indian Head “Mailman” Caught With CDS Medley In Surveillance Sting: Faces Up To 20 Years For Drug Charges
WALDORF, Md. – Melvin Andre Smoot, 37, of Indian Head, Maryland, was arrested on August 15, 2024, after a detailed investigation and surveillance operation by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Smoot is facing multiple serious charges related to drug trafficking, including possession with intent to distribute narcotics. According...
Washington Commanders' home field has a new name
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — The Washington Commanders have come to terms with Northwest Federal Credit Union for naming rights to the team's home field in Landover, Maryland. The agreement, which marks a new chapter for the Washington Commanders, will rebrand the team’s home from Commanders Field to Northwest Stadium.
Riana Caldwell '25 | NCI Internship
Riana Caldwell ’25 is a biology major with a chemistry minor at Hood College. She recently participated in the Summer Internship Program (SIP) through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Caldwell worked at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and focused on veterinary medicine. She shadowed and assisted lab animal technicians and veterinarians on their daily rounds. Her duties included prepping for surgeries, delivering medicine and performing status checks on various animals.
City nearing self-imposed deadline for taking action on charter recommendations
The city of Frederick Board of Aldermen appears set to vote on city charter amendments on Sept. 19 public meeting. The board had set a goal to decide on the amendments by the end of September. The charter review has been in process since Mayor Michael O’Connor appointed a Charter Review Committee in January 2023. The mayor and Board of Aldermen have already reached a consensus on many of the ...
Howard County teachers have new contract, but union says there's room to improve
BALTIMORE -- Howard County teachers went into the 2024-2025 school year with a new contract, but the teachers' union believes there's still room to improve. Benjamin Schmitt, President of the Howard County Education Association, said the new contract has its positives. It's a three-year contract that solidifies benefits and adds new protections.The minimum salary was raised to $60,000, the cost of living adjustment, or COLA, was raised to 2.5%, and the experience pay scale was increased.The salary raise is only effective for a year, meaning the HCEA will be back at the negotiating table soon.Howard County Public School System said in...
QuadReal Property Group Buys Annapolis Multifamily
QuadReal Property Group, a Canadian real estate company, acquired four multifamily residential properties, including the Maria luxury apartment complex in Annapolis, Maryland. The stabilized portfolio will add 1,400 units to QuadReal’s multifamily portfolio in submarkets boasting exceptional fundamentals.“Multifamily residential is an area of key conviction for QuadReal, and these assets are well-positioned with excellent walkable retail amenities, easy access to public transportation, and located in dense employment areas,” said Daniel Gliksman, Managing Director, QuadReal.
NFL coach absolutely blasts Lamar Jackson
Last season, Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson was pretty undeniably the most dominant player in the league as he won the league’s MVP Award in a landslide. But it sounds like one NFL defensive coordinator is not necessarily all that impressed with what he has seen from the quarterback.
In Northwest Baltimore, a 125-year-old landmark waits and waits for rescue
Community members have dreamed of repurposing the city-owned West Arlington Water Tower for decades. But despite grants and bond bills going back to 2003, it’s falling to pieces. The task was big, but so was the federal grant being awarded to a Northwest Baltimore community association that was taking...
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash on US-50 near Annapolis, traffic blocked for over 3 hours
Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on eastbound U.S. Route 50 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, early Wednesday morning. Maryland State Police told WTOP the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. between Maryland Rt. 450/Parole...
Councilman Marks to block townhome rezoning in Perry Hall, lighten Philadelphia Road growth
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Tuesday announced that he will oppose a rezoning request that would have allowed townhomes on Gerst Avenue in Perry Hall (Issue 5-004). The zoning will remain one house per acre (DR 1). On the Philadelphia Road corridor, he will recommend downzoning the...
Daily Audio Newscast - August 28, 2024
News from around the nation. As Baltimore City sees record heat this summer, local efforts ramp up to combat the 'urban heat island' effect; Donald Trump's Jan. 6 charges are renewed despite SCOTUS immunity ruling; Minnesota's new free tuition program resets path for tribal students; What an extra $15,000 a year means for a rural Kentucky grocery.
Apparent issue with waiver wire keeps Giants, Ravens, Buccaneers moves not publicly known
All teams made their moves to 53 players by 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday. We have all of the moves, for 29 teams. For three teams — the Ravens, Giants, and Buccaneers — the moves aren’t yet known. As one source explained it to PFT, there’s an...
Montgomery College, Maryland-Transition to Nursing Course
Hi, I'm an LPN and I'm about to start taking the required prerequisites, beginning this fall before applying to the Montgomery College nursing program. Are there any nurses or students on this forum, who've been through the Intensive 10-Week Summer Course for LPNs, Military Medics/Corpsmen, and Paramedics to Transition to the Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program? How is the program? I'll be attending one of the information sessions next year but until then, I'm trying to gather some information from anyone who has been through the program. If I'm reading what's on MC's website correctly, after the 10 week course, there's only two additional semesters. Then you graduate and become eligible to take the NCLEX?
Rockville Mayor Monique Ashton to Discuss State of the City at September 17th Event
Mayor Monique Ashton will discuss the state of the City of Rockville, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in an event hosted by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Drive. Chamber public policy chair Brian Barkley will moderate the discussion. Questions may be submitted ahead of...
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