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Maryland charter boats, anglers grapple with rockfish limit amid population decline
STEVENSVILLE — When first mate Steph Shields got the text message, it felt like more of the same. It was a customer who typically booked striped bass fishing trips on her boat, the Kent Island-based Chasin’ Tail, once or twice per year. But when she told the angler about this year’s regulations, which limit customers to one fish per person, he said he’d have to get back to her. “That’s what ...
Shooting victim remembered during candlelight vigil
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now)– Despite moving locations twice, family and friends turned out Saturday night to remember John Phipps. Loved ones held a candlelight vigil in the parking lot of the Greenbelt Metro Station to remember 22-year-old Phipps, who was killed during the early morning hours of May 19, during a car meet-up […]
Cheers, hugs, and waving flags greet veterans as they return from Honor Flight Mission to Washington D.C.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Sixty-one veterans returned from Washington, D.C. this Memorial Day weekend on Honor Flight Mission 83. Cheers, hugs, and waving flags awaited the veterans at the Frederick Douglass Airport on Sunday. After making their way through the terminal, volunteers held a welcome home ceremony. Veterans were reminded...
Pa. blows out Maryland in Big 33 Classic: Scenes from the night
Some things rarely change. Team PA blowing out Maryland in the Big 33 Classic is one of them. PA was led by MVP Tyseer Denmark, a Penn State-bound wide receiver from Imhotep Charter in Philadelphia who finished the night with 4 catches for 95 yards and 3 touchdowns. PA quarterbacks Hayden Johnson was 7-11 for 142 yards 2 touchdowns and an interception while Steel-High product and Naval Academy’s Alex Erby was 3-10 and a TD.
Heavy rains on Memorial Day could impact holiday travel
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With millions of people expected to hit the road for Memorial Day, heavy rain conditions could have a big impact on your travels. According to AAA, Memorial Day holiday travel is expected to be the second highest since the company began forecasting in 2000. While 3.51 million are expected to […]
Man soliciting in Camp Hill arrested after pulling pepper spray, yelling racial slurs at motorist: police
A door-to-door solicitor without a permit was arrested in Camp Hill Friday after he harassed the driver of a passing vehicle, according to police. Tehran Brown, 44, of Washington D.C., was charged by the Camp Hill Police with misdemeanor simple assault, and two summary offenses: harassment and disorderly conduct after the incident about 7 p.m. May 24 in the 2300 block of Logan Street.
Sculpture garden in Granville Gude Park damaged
The city of Laurel opened a sculpture garden in Granville Gude Park on May 4 during the city’s Lakefest celebration. Several pieces were damaged, and while a police report was filed, it was unclear if the pieces were damaged during their transportation and installation or if they were vandalized.
Maryland man killed in Southeast DC shooting
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said a man was shot and killed in Southeast D.C. in the early hours of Saturday. Police said that at about 12:45 a.m., they were dispatched to the 1300 block of Congress Street Southeast for sounds of gunshots. When officers arrived at the scene, they […]
Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge?
By James Matheson Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the Washington area’s more affluent and business-savvy counties. But that image is starting to change as the county becomes an increasingly attractive location for new companies, including many that are developing innovative products and services. Business leaders say the county is […] The post Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge? appeared first on Maryland Matters.
DC man arrested for assaulting victim, pulling gun before stealing car: police
WASHINGTON - A D.C. man was arrested for assaulting another man and stealing his car. Police say 28-year-old Raysean Brown has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, first-degree theft, reckless driving, fleeing from law enforcement and unauthorized use of a vehicle. According to police, at 7:50 p.m. on...
Making moves? A closer look at the state of the housing market in the DMV
Summer is fast approaching and this is typically the time of year when people tend to make moves into new homes. So what is the state of the housing market in the DMV? Corey Burr, senior vice president of Sotheby’s International Realty explains where are there opportunities, where are there price increases and what buyers and sellers should know about current interest rates.
Previewing Maryland vs. Notre Dame in NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament Finals: New start time, TV, and match-ups
Men's Lacrosse – Game 17, Notre Dame, NCAA Championship at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday at noon. Season Records: #11 Maryland (11-5), #1 Notre Dame (15-1) Last Meeting: 2024, 14-9 Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Media: ESPN. Stats: HERE. Quick Preview. At the start of May, even the...
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