Police Responding to Active Shooting in Frederick, Maryland
UPDATE: Police have confirmed there was only one shooter and that the suspect is confirmed dead. The public is no longer at risk.
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Driver Charged After Doing Donuts on Beltway Near College Park
Jonathan Iraheta of Beltsville has been charged with six traffic citations and fines totaling $1,800 after stopping traffic Sunday night on 495 to perform donuts before being pulled over on 95 near Rt. 212 for reckless driving.
MoCo Wrestler Qualifies For Her 2nd Olympics
Rockville native Helen Maroulis qualified for her 2nd Olympics games this past Saturday night with a victory over Jenna Burkert in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maryland’s Economy Ranks “9th Least Affected by Coronavirus” According to WalletHub
According to an article released today by WalletHub, Maryland’s economy was the 9th least hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
Puttery, an adult-focused mini golf course that will have bars, DJs, and a trendy restaurant, will be taking over the space formerly occupied by The International Spy Museum at 800 F. Street in DC. The Spy Museum moved to it’s current location at 700 L’Enfant Plaza in 2019.
According to a press release, the location will feature an “upscale food and beverage menu showcasing dishes and craft cocktails specially curated by Puttery’s own chefs and craft-spirits specialists.”
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4/3 Update: Donut Run will remain closed for the weekend to give its staff some rest before returning on Monday, 4/5
Shawn Petersen and Nicole Dao opened Donut Run in Takoma (6904 4th St NW, just outside of Takoma Park) on January 2nd.
DC Man Arrested for Wheaton Carjacking
Anthony Lavar Millhouse of Washington DC has been arrested and charged over a carjacking that occurred in Wheaton around 6PM on March 30th. Millhouse was pulled over and arrested later that evening in PG County
Beyond MoCo: Silver Diner to Open DC Location Near Nats Park
Silver Diner has announced they will be opening up a new location in Southeast DC in the spring of 2022.
Two Friends From MoCo to Bike Over 4,000 Miles to Raise Money For Teen Suicide Prevention
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State of Maryland Issues Memo Saying County Health Departments Must Follow State’s Phasing For COVID-19 Vaccine
The State of Maryland issued a memo yesterday which said counties must follow the state’s vaccine eligibility guidelines. The state of Maryland is currently in stage 2A. You can find a list of the different stages and who is currently eligible for the vaccine here.
Pro-Confederacy “Maryland, My Maryland” No Longer State Song
The Maryland Senate voted unanimously on Friday to remove “Maryland, My Maryland” as the official state song. It had been Maryland’s official song since 1939.