Baltimore, MD|News|
National Aquarium Rescues Grey Seal Pup Found Stranded, Hurt
The injured grey seal pup is the third maternally-dependent seal rescued and cared for by the National Aquarium in MD in the past year.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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A South Carolina native, Nikki is a journalist who covers the Southeast for Patch.com. A news junkie with a journalism degree from the University of South Carolina, she strives to provide readers with as much relevant, local content as possible. Have a news tip? Send them to nikki.gaskins@patch.com.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Streeteries In Wheaton To Remain Open Through Labor Day
First created in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the outdoor dining program in Wheaton has been extended through Sept. 5.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Streeteries In Silver Spring To Remain Open Through Labor Day
First created in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the outdoor dining program in Silver Spring has been extended through Sept. 5.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Streeteries In Bethesda To Remain Open Through Labor Day
First created in response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the outdoor dining program in Bethesda has been extended through Sept. 5.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Luxury Apartment Building In Rockville To Get New Owners
Comstock, a developer and manager of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties, has acquired the Ansel at Rockville Town Center.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Ukrainian Family Flees War-Torn Country, Escapes To Rockville
The Bodak family fled their home in Kyiv two days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Now in Rockville, they wonder if they'll ever return home.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Police Dept. To Host Expedited Hiring Event
Looking for a job that allows you to serve the community? The Montgomery County Police Department is hiring.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Police Looking For Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
Emely Constanza Duran, 12, of Rockville was last seen Tuesday in the 14600 block of Bauer Drive, according to police.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Anthony Brown Endorsed By Montgomery County Councilmembers
U.S. Rep. Anthony G. Brown is one of four candidates vying for the job of Maryland's next attorney general.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Bank Named Fifth Best Bank In The Country
S&P Global Market Intelligence revealed its top-performing banks and credit unions nationwide. This Montgomery County bank made the list.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Fugitive Wanted For Shooting Captured In NJ
Luel F. Mekonnen, 22, of Silver Spring has been charged as a fugitive and is awaiting extradition, police said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
Missing Silver Spring Man Found Dead In Laurel
The Laurel Police Department is investigating the death of 22-year-old Osman Hussam Osman of Silver Spring.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Dentist Charged With Murder Of Former Patient, Romantic Partner
Dr. James Ryan of Germantown is accused of killing a former patient and romantic partner by giving her drugs she overdosed on, police said.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed Outside His Rockville Home: Police
Demarco Rayford, 25, of Gaithersburg has been charged with second-degree murder.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Opening In Bethesda Pushed Back: Report
The opening of New Haven-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Westfield Montgomery Mall has been delayed.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Dredging Underway To Free Container Ship Stuck In Chesapeake Bay
Crews are dredging near the container ship Ever Forward in an attempt to free it after it became stuck March 13 in the Chesapeake Bay.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery County Man's Pick 5 Numbers Score $25K Win
The 78-year-old Montgomery County resident bought his lucky ticket at College Plaza Exxon in Rockville.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete's Mayor To Co-Host 2022 Academy Award Watch Party
The watch party will celebrate St. Pete's own, Will Packer. He'll be part of the award show's first all-Black producing team.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Girls Academy Closes Two Years After Student's Death
Naomi Wood, 17, was found unconscious at Lakeland Girls Academy in 2020 and died the next day. Her parents now intend to file a lawsuit.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Skateboarder Struck By Winter Haven Officer's Cruiser Dies
The officer was responding to a call when the crash involving the skateboarder happened, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
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