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To the delight of the screaming kids in attendance for the team’s annual Field Trip Day game, Terrapins coach Brenda Fre...
12/20/2025

To the delight of the screaming kids in attendance for the team’s annual Field Trip Day game, Terrapins coach Brenda Frese wore a jersey with the number 67 on it before tip-off. Then Maryland nearly won by that margin.

Yarden Garzon scored 12 of her 25 points in the first quarter, and No. 7 Maryland routed Central Connecticut State 98-30 on Friday.

LOCAL ALERT: D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith dug into her preacher roots to deliver a fiery speech as she prepares to lea...
12/20/2025

LOCAL ALERT: D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith dug into her preacher roots to deliver a fiery speech as she prepares to leave her position amid allegations of crime data tampering.

D.C. police Chief Pamela Smith dug in to her preacher roots to deliver a fiery speech as she prepares to leave her position amid allegations of crime data tampering.

There’s a new guide to baby-proofing from Consumer Reports, broken down by age and room.
12/20/2025

There’s a new guide to baby-proofing from Consumer Reports, broken down by age and room.

Consumer Reports has released its first comprehensive baby-proofing guide, organized by age and room to help parents create safe spaces at home.

The campaign, which runs through Jan. 1, aims to help neighbors enjoy the holiday on the basis of the company’s catering...
12/19/2025

The campaign, which runs through Jan. 1, aims to help neighbors enjoy the holiday on the basis of the company’s catering orders.

A popular local kabob restaurant is offering to parlay your hankering for kabobs, hummus and fresh pita into a meal to help needy families this holiday season.

NEWS ALERT: The University of Virginia picked its 10th president despite a call from Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger t...
12/19/2025

NEWS ALERT: The University of Virginia picked its 10th president despite a call from Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger to pause the search.

The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors on Friday chose Scott Beardsley as the institution’s 10th president, despite calls from lawmakers, UVA faculty and community organizations and Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to suspend the months-long search.

The 3-2 vote happened in a virtual meeting that was not listed on the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission websi...
12/19/2025

The 3-2 vote happened in a virtual meeting that was not listed on the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission website and was not open to the public — a choice which drew criticism from some lawmakers.

A panel appointed by Gov. Wes Moore (D) to make recommendations on midcycle congressional redistricting voted behind closed doors Thursday to move forward with its work and solicit proposals from the public on how the state’s eight districts could be redrawn.

NEWS ALERT: The Justice Department begins releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted s*x offender and financier...
12/19/2025

NEWS ALERT: The Justice Department begins releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted s*x offender and financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump.

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted s*x offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world’s most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

Over 55 local musicians are coming together in Vienna, Virginia, for Jammin Java’s annual holiday tradition to host the ...
12/19/2025

Over 55 local musicians are coming together in Vienna, Virginia, for Jammin Java’s annual holiday tradition to host the Santa Clauster-f@%! Holiday Spectacular.

Over 55 local musicians are coming together in Vienna, Virginia, for Jammin Java’s annual holiday tradition of sing-along concerts.

Their doughnuts were licked at the start of a popular TV show, "Pluribus." Now, people around the world are becoming fan...
12/19/2025

Their doughnuts were licked at the start of a popular TV show, "Pluribus." Now, people around the world are becoming fans.

Sandy Pony Donuts, a beloved Maryland doughnut shop with locations in Annapolis, has gone viral after being featured in Apple TV’s hit show Pluribus. Sandy Pony is now attracting fans worldwide, boosting online traffic and merchandise sales.

We’re looking at a stylish and feature-packed car that is unfortunately constrained by the laws of physics.
12/19/2025

We’re looking at a stylish and feature-packed car that is unfortunately constrained by the laws of physics.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE is a stylish and feature-packed car that is unfortunately constrained by the laws of physics.

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, but while you’re focused on your gift list, police say Grinches are watching you a...
12/19/2025

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, but while you’re focused on your gift list, police say Grinches are watching you and your car.

With stores packed, Police Officer First Class Chaudlier Shepherd with Prince George’s County Police says criminals are always looking for ways to strike.

In January, a ban on plastic bags goes into effect in most of Montgomery County, Maryland. Only a handful of municipalit...
12/19/2025

In January, a ban on plastic bags goes into effect in most of Montgomery County, Maryland. Only a handful of municipalities have not passed similar bans yet.

In January, a ban on plastic bags goes into effect nearly countywide in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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