The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of Jonathan Simmons-Miller, a Gaithersburg resident, that occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (more…)
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The Mount Airy community is mourning the tragic loss of a 13-year-old boy, Mason, who was swept into a drainage pipe and killed during a flash flood on Thursday, and is now rallying to support his grieving family, having raised over $6,000 in two hours.
“Frederick has always been a baseball town”, and a recent announcement has reignited that passion. In a move that marks a triumphant return to its roots, the Frederick Keys will once again be an affiliated Minor League Baseball team, serving as the High-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles starting in the 2026 season.
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore announced that X-energy, an advanced nuclear reactor and fuel company, is expanding in Maryland by consolidating its headquarters into a new 125,000-square-foot facility in Gaithersburg […]
Six Flags America has canceled its annual Fright Fest event for the 2025 season and will instead offer Kids Boo Fest, a daytime, family-focused alternative beginning September 13. (more…)
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The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) has charged 25-year-old Tyler Wang’Ombe-Gichuru of Silver Spring with sexually assaulting two children under the age of 10 during a private swim lesson at a community center in Upper Marlboro. The suspect, who was hired by the victims’ family and is not employed by the center, remains in custody without bond as the investigation continues.
Ocean City, Maryland is once again abuzz with the anticipation of the annual White Marlin Open, the world’s largest and richest billfishing tournament. As the event draws near, bringing with it the promise of high-stakes angling and spectacular catches, excitement has reached a fever pitch with the confirmed participation of basketball icon Michael Jordan aboard his custom fishing yacht, “Catch 23.”
The Fairfax County Police have announced the arrest of Christopher Dudley, a volunteer EMT with the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (BCCRS), in connection with multiple incidents of inappropriate contact with minors dating back to 2004. (more…)
Maryland’s all-you-can-eat pizza landscape has seen its final Cici’s slice disappear with the recent closure of the Frederick location at 5010 Buckeystown Pike. This marks the complete departure of the popular pizza buffet chain, according to the Cici’s Pizza website. The Frederick location’s phone number is no longer in service, and the restaurant is marked as closed on Google and Yelp. Additionally, it has been removed from the corporate website.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Police Financial Crimes Section arrested 31-year-old Charles Horlesen of Kissimmee, Florida, on Wednesday, July 23 in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, for allegedly defrauding an elderly Montgomery County woman out of $20,000 through a tech support scam. (more…)
We tried the legendary $140 cheesesteak at Barclay Prime in Philadelphia and we’ll tell you all about it as we answer the question everyone asks… “was it worth it?” (video below).