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SixFour3, a premier fastpitch softball training brand, has signed a franchise agreement to open its first Maryland location, with plans underway to establish the facility in either Montgomery or Howard County. The announcement follows the recent opening of SixFour3 Richmond in Virginia. (more…)
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will implement periodic, temporary closures of the on-ramp from Oceanic Drive (Exit 32) to eastbound US 50/US 301 (John Hanson Highway) approaching the Chesapeake Bay Bridge beginning Friday, May 16, as part of its continuing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety during peak summer travel times in the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it conducted a targeted operation in the Washington, D.C. area from May 6 to May 9, apprehending 189 individuals allegedly in the country illegally and issuing inspection notices to 187 local businesses. (more…)
With nearly 82% of Americans planning summer trips in 2025, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best Summer Travel Destinations.Washington DC was ranked as the third best summer destination.
Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four individuals, ages 16–20, in connection with an assault and reported hate crime targeting a victim’s sexual orientation early May 10 in Frederick County. (more…)
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The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of his friend on Saturday in Beltsville. The suspect is 18-year-old Kimaury Kamara of Mt. Holly Spring, PA. He’s charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Derrick Palmer of Beltsville, who we are told was a student at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring.
Dollar Tree has signed on to replace the recently shuttered Party City at 5600 Urbana Pike Suite C, Frederick, MD 21704 in Key Plaza.
On Saturday, Laurel Police shared that during the city’s Main Street Festival, “officers swiftly intervened when a driver recklessly breached barriers and drove into the crowd.”
Per Laurel Police: “Thanks to their rapid response, no festival-goers were harmed. However, during the incident, one of our officers did sustain minor injuries after being struck by her vehicle.
The City of Laurel regrets had announce the cancellation of the Mainstreet Festival Parade scheduled for today due to a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets. The explosion, which occurred during vendor setup, has been contained.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that seven individuals have been indicted for alleged involvement in two organized groups linked to a series of armed robberies, attempted robberies, and other crimes targeting bank customers across multiple Maryland counties from August 2023 to July 2024. Authorities say the investigation uncovered a pattern of incidents involving firearms and the use of force, resulting in the theft of over $155,000. (more…)