Business

Youth Football to Fortune: Kevin Plank’s Journey to Creating Under Armour

By MCS Staff
photo courtesy of the University of Maryland’s Courtesy Robert H. Smith School of Business

Kevin Plank, the founder of Under Armour, has a story that begins in the DC suburb of Kensington, Maryland. Born the youngest of five brothers to William and Jayne Plank, Kevin’s upbringing was steeped in the values of hard work and community service. His father, a notable real estate developer who passed away in 1993, was responsible for local projects like the Al Marah subdivision (Bethesda), while his mother served as mayor of Kensington for eight years and later directed the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs under President Ronald Reagan.

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Bethesda

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.15 Billion, $30,000 Winning Ticket Sold in Maryland 

By Patrick Herron
Courtesy Google Maps

While nobody hit all winning numbers on Tuesday night’s drawing, a $30,0000-winning ticket was sold at a Royal Farms in Dundalk, MD. Addition $10,000-winning tickets were also sold in Bethesda, Glen Burnie, and Lexington Park. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)

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Burtonsville

Woman Struck and Killed by Driver in Parking Lot

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian pinned under a vehicle in the Giant Food parking lot on Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville on Thursday, December 26. The patient was extricated and treated by emergency medical personnel but later succumbed to their injuries. (more…)

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Burtonsville

Pedestrian Pinned Under Vehicle in Giant Parking Lot Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

Update: According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 11:30 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to the location for the report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult female was struck by a vehicle at the location and transported to an area hospital where she later died. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released, including the name of the decedent, following proper notification of next of kin.

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Maryland

Maryland Agencies Release Climate Plans to Drive Emission Reductions and Green Initiatives

By Patrick Herron

The Maryland Department of Environment released climate plans from 25 agencies outlining over 100 actions to reduce emissions and build a green economy, with implementation beginning in 2025 as part of Governor Moore’s “whole of government” strategy to meet the state’s ambitious climate goals. (more…)

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DC Sports

Metro and Washington Commanders Partner To Provide Extended Service after Sunday Night Game Against Atlanta Falcons

By MCS Staff

Metro will provide extended service to ensure everyone can effectively plan their travel after the conclusion of Sunday night’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons.

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