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Shrewsbury woman, 96, killed in Adams County crash
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 96-year-old woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Thursday Tyrone Township. Fuji Smith of Shrewsbury died at the Gettysburg Hospital from injures she got in the crash, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The wreck happened when a 2023 Nissan Rogue tried to...
MCFRS: Fireworks cause significant Fourth of July house fire in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A person is displaced and their home significantly damaged after a Fourth of July fire broke out late Thursday night in Aspen Hill. Crews with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) were initially dispatched to the 144000 block of Brade Drive at about 11:30 p.m. A […]
Assault at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Montgomery County police responded to a report of a 2nd-degree assault at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda Monday night, July 1, 2024. The assault was reported at the mall at 8:40 PM Monday. This is the eighth assault reported at the popular retail center this year, as violent crime at...
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington Examiner, calls on Alsobrooks to reverse her support and “stand with your constituents by joining with…
Here's who is excelling for Boonsboro, Funkstown legion baseball teams
With about one month completed in the American Legion baseball season, let's take a brief look at which players are lighting it up at the plate and/or on the mound for Washington County's two 19U teams, Boonsboro Post 10 and Funkstown Post 211, so far. Boonsboro Post 10 The Patriots, who are the defending...
Asking about household guns should be a 'social norm', says pediatric nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found about half of American households that have a gun, there is at least one that is loaded and unlocked. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis and wants safe and secure firearm...
Heat advisory for part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
On Friday at 2:48 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Friday between noon and 8 p.m. for Huntingdon, Fulton, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Hot and humid conditions with heat index values up to 102 degrees...
Retail incubators launching in July
This month, in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority, we will be launching our 2nd retail incubator with the Maryland Women’s Business Center. After a very successful inaugural partnership last year we are once again offering this innovative incubator program to help minority and women owned businesses grow.
Police monitor Gaithersburg home amid neighborhood party complaints
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County Police were keeping an eye on a Gaithersburg area home on July 4th after complaints from some neighbors about past pool parties there. As 7News’s Kelly Lynne has reported this week, some residents of Woodfield Estates south of Damascus have complained about parties...
Poolesville and the UMCVFD Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks, Food and Fun
Poolesville and the Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department (UMCVFD) are hosting their annual Independence Day celebration at the Soccer Fields off Hughes Road Thursday. There will be a fireworks display, food and live entertainment. For front-row box seats, the UMCVFD asks interested parties to call 301 972-8719. Parking gates...
40 displaced after fire breaks out in Rockville women’s shelter
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Officials said 40 residents were displaced after a fire broke out at a women’s shelter in Rockville Thursday. The shelter is located in the 16900 block of Crabbs Branch Way. There, firefighters saw smoke coming from the roof and attic of the shelter. A fan’s motor in a bathroom […]
Man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Md. (WBFF) — A man was sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Carroll County. On Wednesday, the Honorable Maria L. Oesterreicher sentenced 34-year-old Malcolm Wade to a total of 50 years for the rape of a Maryland woman.
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Montgomery County, Officials Say
First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three...
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