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Published August 1, 2024 at 3:40PM

The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) obtained three animal cruelty charges against an officer assigned to the Canine Section. Corporal David Acosta is charged in connection with the mistreatment of a dog assigned to him, a two-year-old bloodhound named Daisy.

Popular DMV Food Truck Announces Opening Date for First Brick and Mortar Location

Published July 28, 2024 at 11:40AM

BREAKING: One Person Shot and Killed in Columbia Mall

Published July 27, 2024 at 7:16PM | Updated July 28, 2024 at 12:08AM

The Howard County Police Department (HCPD) has shared the following, “COLUMBIA MALL: One person is deceased after being shot during an altercation inside the mall. There are no indications of an active shooter at this time. Will update.”

Montgomery County Man Wanted for First-Degree Murder in Connection with Fatal Shooting in West Virginia

Published July 20, 2024 at 8:57AM

Courtesy Monongalia County Sheriff's Office on Facebook

The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office in Morgantown, WV are searching for a 19-year-old Montgomery Village man wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on Mountain Valley Drive in Morgantown, West Virginia on Thursday, July 11. (more…)

$1,000,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Maryland Sheetz

Published July 18, 2024 at 1:02PM

Courtesy Google Maps

A $1 million winning lottery scratch-off ticket was recently purchased at a Frederick, MD Sheetz. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

Maryland State Troopers Rescue Dog In Unattended Vehicle on I-495 Tuesday

Published July 17, 2024 at 9:32AM | Updated July 17, 2024 at 2:15PM

Trooper Shane McGregor (pictured), assigned to the Aviation Command, assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Tuesday.

Governor Wes Moore Calls for Unity and Healing at 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas

Published July 17, 2024 at 8:10AM

The Office of Governor Wes Moore issued the following news release on Monday, July 15: (more…)

Maryland State Troopers Uncover Suspected Cocaine, Hallucinogenic Mushrooms, Ecstasy, and Heroin During Traffic Stop In Baltimore County

Published July 15, 2024 at 4:59PM

The Maryland State Police issued the following news release on Monday, July 15, 2024:

Two Nearby Waterparks Make “28 Best Water Parks in the U.S. for 2024” List

Published July 12, 2024 at 4:03PM

“Today’s water park attractions are far more thrilling and diverse than they were just a few decades ago. In fact, the best water parks in the U.S. feature everything from towering slides and water coasters to sandy spots and lazy rivers.” While there are several great water parks nearby, two (somewhat nearby) have made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 28 Best Water Parks in the U.S.

The Largest Water Park in the Mid-Atlantic Turns 40 Years Old; Everything You Need to Know For a Visit

Published July 12, 2024 at 12:44PM

Water Country USA, touted as the Mid-Atlantic’s largest outdoor water park (and the largest water park in Virginia), is located in York County, Virginia, near Williamsburg (176 Water Country Pkwy.). The water park offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions. The park turns 40 years old this summer and is a popular destination for many nearby, as it’s approximately 150 miles south of D.C. and about 2.5 hours away.