Rockville, MD|News|
Rockville's Crime Summary Report For June 12-18: MCPD
The Montgomery County Police department released its weekly crime summary for June 12-18. Vehicle thefts mostly make up the report.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Reston, VA|News|
Lake Anne Elementary Awarded $1,200 Grant For Community Garden
The elementary school in Reston received the grant from EcoRise, a Texas-based nonprofit that promotes sustainable living.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
'We Will Never Leave': Orioles To Stay In Baltimore, CEO Says
Lou Angelos, son of longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos, is suing his family, causing speculation about the team's future.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
Confederate Street Renaming Vote In Fairfax City Deferred To July 12
The public hearing and council action on whether to adopt a new city seal will be held as planned Tuesday, Fairfax City officials said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
'A Capitol Fourth' On PBS Returns Live, Mickey Guyton To Host
America's longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition returns in-person for the first time in two years since the pandemic.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Fox 5 Zip Trip Headed To Rockville On July 8
Setup for the live broadcast will begin early that morning. No roads will be closed for the event, Rockville city officials said.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
87-Year-Old Rockville Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Silver Spring Crash
Montgomery County detectives said Randall Dwight Gibson, 87, of Rockville was in the roadway, not crosswalk, when a car fatally struck him.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
7 MS-13 Gang Members Convicted Of Sex Trafficking Virginia Girl
According to an FBI affidavit, the girl ran away from a youth home in Fairfax in 2018. She was then trafficked in Virginia and Maryland.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Thursday Free Evening Concerts At Lake Anne Plaza In Reston To Return
The free concerts will benefit the nonprofit, Friends of Reston.
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Reston, VA|News|
Reston Church Hit With Graffiti, Fire After Roe V. Wade Ruling: Cops
Fairfax County police said they are investigating arson and graffiti at the St. John Neumann Catholic Community Church in Reston.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Drivers Playing Music Too Loudly Can Be Ticketed Under New Law
According to the new Florida law, if the music from a person's car is "plainly audible" from 25 feet away or more, they could be ticketed.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Jacksonville, FL|News|
FL Dive Team Recovers Elderly Man's $16K Heirloom Rolex From Creek
Divers said when they recovered the watch from the Florida creek, it was still ticking.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Florida Man Caught Bringing Gun, Ammo Into Disney: Sheriff
Deputies said they were called to Disney Springs in Buena Vista where they recovered ammo and a handgun with a missing serial number.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
2 Men Die While Cave Diving In Florida Spring: Sheriff
Deputies said teens saw the divers swim underwater Wednesday. One later resurfaced but was unresponsive. The other was later recovered.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Roe V. Wade Overturned: What It Means In Maryland
Twenty-six states are expected to restrict or ban abortion now that Roe v. Wade is overturned, but Maryland isn't likely to be one of them.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Missing FL Puppy Found Dead After $10K Reward Offered For Safe Return
Kayce, a 6-month-old female Saint Bernard in Vero Beach, had been missing since June 4. Police said she possibly drowned.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Maryland State Fair 2022 Music Headliners Include Nelly, Styx
Niko Moon and Lauren Alaina will also perform at the 2022 Maryland State Fair in September.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
3 Presumed Cases Of Monkeypox In Maryland, MDH Says
The patients are recovering and in isolation at home, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
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Orlando, FL|News|
FL Man Slashed Wife’s Throat, Held Her Hand As She Died: Police
Xichen Yang, 21, said he was upset that his wife burned his passport and admitted to killing her, according to police in Florida.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
Record-Breaking 18-Foot Burmese Python Captured In Florida
The female python weighed 215 pounds, was nearly 18 feet long and had 122 developing eggs, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida said.
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