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Hyattsville Housekeeper Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A Prince George’s County housekeeper’s routine purchase at a local gas station turned into a $50,000 windfall, thanks to a winning Jumbo Cash scratch-off ticket. The lucky…
Jersey Mike's, Moby Dick opening soon in new Annapolis development
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — New restaurants and businesses are opening up in a major new Annapolis development. Beacon Square, off of Riva Road next to Annapolis Town Center, promises more than 93,000 square feet of retail, including a grocery store, and more than 500 apartment units. Jersey Mike's sub shop...
Man shot multiple times on Loch Raven Boulevard, police say
Towson (WBFF) — Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times on Monday afternoon on Loch Raven Boulevard. Police say on July 22 just after 1:30 p.m., officers went to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286, for a shooting. Once on scene, officers say they...
Two Annapolis Police Officers Suspended After Reporting Mismanagement
UPDATE: See Mayor’s statement below. On March 13, 2024, Annapolis Police Department (APD) officers and UFCW Local 400 members met with Tricia Hopkins, Annapolis Human Resource Manager, and Mike Malinoff, Annapolis City Manager, to discuss concerns about waste and mismanagement within the department. Due to the serious nature of the issues raised, Mr. Malinoff arranged a follow-up meeting with Mayor Gavin Buckley on May 3, 2024, where UFCW Local 400 members shared their concerns directly with the mayor.
Premier League Soccer Coming to Navy Stadium
Annapolis, MD - English Premier League soccer teams Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers (widely known as “Wolves”) will compete in Annapolis at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, July 31 at 8 p.m. The match is part of an East Coast U.S. tour known as The Stateside Cup.
Baltimore archdiocese bankruptcy nears critical mediation phase following last-minute deal with insurers
The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case moved closer to the critical mediation phase Monday, as attorneys for the Catholic church, its insurance carriers and a committee of sex abuse survivors reached a tentative agreement on the terms for upcoming negotiations. The agreement is tentative because the lawyers still need their clients’ approval for a last-minute detail hashed out in the ...
Café Hon to be replaced by ‘The Duchess,’ a Western Pacific-inspired restaurant planned by Foreman Wolf
The space formerly occupied by Café Hon will reopen as “The Duchess,” a Western Pacific-inspired restaurant planned by the Foreman Wolf restaurant group led by Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf. Foreman Wolf announced on Monday that The Duchess will be “an authentically-styled English pub that will feature...
Stephen A. Smith says NFL coach is lying
Stephen A. Smith returned from his vacation with guns blazing. The star of First Take was back on his show Monday and had a pointed message for Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Smith responded to Harbaugh, who delivered a nearly three-minute soliloquy Sunday when asked about the criticism directed toward his quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Read more... The post Stephen A. Smith accuses John Harbaugh of lying about Lamar Jackson appeared first on Awful Announcing.
From West Baltimore to Riyadh, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 makes his mark
Working on Saudi Arabia’s ambitious and transformational development plan, Al-Motaery hopes to make a difference. Uplifted by his participation in a Lafayette-sponsored economic and cultural revitalization project in West Baltimore, Khalid Al-Motaery ’23 has landed a career in his home country, working with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s influential sovereign wealth fund.
Miss HBCU Teen, Little Miss HBCU pageants inspire girls of color to attend college
Girls who won a brand new pageant are setting their sights on college. As Ryann Garcia, Laila Lowery, and Mckenzey Jones walk around Morgan State University's campus, they dream about what it will be like to one day be a student at one of the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Hagerstown-area man uses 'Vegas Vacation' pseudonym to share story about huge lottery win
A Hagerstown-area man, using the name of a character who strikes it lucky in "Vegas Vacation," and a construction co-worker won $1 million recently from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game, according to the agency. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. The Hagerstown-area man chose to use the pseudonym...
Baltimore-based organization provides mental health emergency funds and first aid training
The idea for the Mental Health Emergency Fund Inc. came to Jessica Smith as she was navigating her own mental health struggles. “I have anxiety and panic disorder, and so I knew that I needed a team of care providers to rally around me when I was going through a crisis time in my life,” she said. “When I was able to get through that hump, I decided that I wanted to create an organization to help others.”
Chargers, Ravens May Shockingly Trade for 16-Sack Edge Rusher
The Los Angeles Chargers or Baltimore Ravens may shockingly trade for 16-sack edge rusher, Azeez Ojulari. According to a report, the Giants may move on from one of their edge rushers since they were able to trade for Brian Burns which spells trouble. The Athletic suggests that Ojulari is entering a murky season in his fourth year with the Giants so he’s been going down the depth chart and it doesn’t look like he’ll be around longer. However, the leverage is not on his side after he had a quiet spring with reps limited in some practices.
Cincinnati Reds’ Slump Could Benefit Baltimore Orioles at Trade Deadline: Pitchers Montas and Martinez in Focus
The Cincinnati Reds' post-All-Star break struggles present an opportunity for the Baltimore Orioles at the trade deadline, with the Reds now willing to consider moving players with expiring contracts, especially pitchers like Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez. Frankie Montas: 4-8 record, 4.85 ERA, 72 strikeouts, and $14 million one-year deal.
Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
“Jersey Boys” is the mega-hit musical that tells the story of one of the most successful rock groups of the 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Season. They went head to head with the Beatles with hit after hit— “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” to name just a few. Their songs are as ubiquitous as ever—two commercials can currently be seen featuring Four Seasons songs. Valli is still—as prophetically cited in this 2005 musical—on the road performing at 90.
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