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LPD Charges Speeding Driver with Fourth DWI
An Ashburn man faces multiple charges after he was pulled over for driving 85 miles per hour on East Market Street in Leesburg. According to the report, a Leesburg Police officer conducted the traffic stop in the 45-mph zone just after 11:40 p.m. Aug. 29. The driver, Jimmy Lopez Gomez,...
A Priest With St. Anthony’s Shrine Suffered Burns During Fire
He was taken to the Bayvfiew Medical Center in critical condition. Photos from the rectory fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine early Friday morning , Aug. 30th, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsubrg, Md (KM) It was a priest who suffered serious burns during the fire...
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
Greenbelt celebrates 70 year anniversary of Labor Day Festival
GREENBELT, Md. (DC News Now) — In 1955, Greenbelt hosted its first Labor Day Festival. Seventy years later, the tradition is alive and well. Friday marked the beginning of the 2024 festival. Greenbelt’s Mayor Emmett V. Jordan was just one of many people excited for the celebration. “It just warms my heart, seeing all the […]
Defenders of America's Airfield: The Elite Guards keeping Joint Base Andrews secure
Joint Base Andrews, commonly known as “America’s Airfield,” is the home of Air Force One, making it one of the U.S. Air Force’s highest visibility bases. The reestablished 316th Security Forces Squadron Elite Guard Section has the duty of protecting the installation as well as the thousands of men and women who visit, work, and live there everyday. The 316th SFS EGS was reestablished on June 1, 2024. Their duties and responsibilities include verifying proper identification credentials, enforcing the law, and ensuring the safety of...
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
Board of Education considers condensing student discipline, suspension and expulsion policies
The Frederick County Board of Education is considering condensing and combining the district’s student discipline, suspension and expulsion policies. The board voted unanimously at a meeting on Wednesday to decommission the current suspension and expulsion policy, Policy 408, and instead shift the content into the drafted policy, Policy 403, and Regulation 408-01. If the draft were approved, ...
Maryland Weather: Tonight's Storms Mainly a Rain Event
BALTIMORE - Scattered showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies Sunday, with a chance for isolated severe storms.Expect overnight lows in the 70s after a warm air mass moved through. A cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won't be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures... possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
Field Hockey Fought Hard in 1-0 Loss to Hood
The Virginia Wesleyan University field hockey team (0-1) lost to Hood College 1-0. Berkley Miller recorded her first minutes in net for the Marlins and tallied seven saves. Hood came out strong and midway through the first quarter, the Blazers took a 1-0 lead. In the second quarter, the Marlins...
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
Frederick City Elected Officials Continue To Discuss Wormans Mill Court Project
It’s expected to bring more affordable housing to the city. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick City elected officials are discussing the Wormans Mill Court affordable housing project. It’s planned for some property near Routes 15 and 26, and is expected to result in 315 housing units. Mayor Michael O’Connor...
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Catoctin football preview: Dynamic Stull, Cougars aim to take next step in development
THURMONT — Shaymus Stull’s first impression under center could not have been better. He replaced injured senior quarterback Haydn Mathews in Catoctin football’s Week 7 game against Smithsburg last year and promptly led a game-winning, fourth-quarter drive. Weeks later, he sent the Cougars to their first playoff wins since the team’s 2019 championship run. Stull injected Catoctin with a new ...
Sterling Park Recycling Center to close, Loudoun County seeks new location
STERLING, Va. (7News) — Loudoun County’s Sterling Park Recycling Center will close permanently at the end of September, according to county officials. The center, located at Park View High School on Laurel Avenue, will close due to a replacement project at the school, officials said. The last day...
Tree falls on Montgomery County home, causes significant damage
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – There is a major cleanup taking place in parts of Montgomery County after Thursday’s storm system brought gigantic hail, heavy wind and rain. A massive tree branch fell in front of the historic Edward U. Taylor school, and there was a similar situation down the road, where parts […]
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