Just one day after being reinstated by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, football head coach DJ Durkin has been fired. The football team players, community and national backlash all lead to the surprise decision from university president Wallace Loh Wednesday evening.
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Underwater Halloween takes pumpkin carving to the deep
The usual equipment for Halloween pumpkin carving might include a pen, a scoop, and sharp knife. But, at a diving quarry in Frederick County, this pumpkin carving competition called for goggles, air tanks and flippers.
Maryland Football investigation comes to an end
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced their recommendations regarding the state of the Terrapins football team. Head coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans will return to their duties at the university. University President Wallace Loh announced he will step down from his presidency at the end of the academic year.
Local doughnut shop offers range of unique flavors
They say you’ve got to get up early to make a great doughnut and that’s certainly the case for one Baltimore businesswoman. Courtney Fix caters to all ages and tastes, no matter how unique.
Local college is first in the state to offer class on the business of cannabis
It’s a first-of-its-kind course in Maryland: a class on the business of cannabis.
Local agencies join in Hurricane Michael relief effort
ROCKVILLE, Maryland – Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue team is among the local groups offering aid to help with the recovery from the ravages of Hurricane Michael.
Gaithersburg Elementary School participates in National Walk to School Day
Students at Gaithersburg Elementary School in Montgomery County took part in National Walk to School Day, an event highlighting the health, environmental and safety benefits that come with walking to school.
Maryland’s U.S. Senators critical of FBI Kavanaugh report
Maryland Democratic Senators Cardin and Van Hollen said they found the follow-up FBI report on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh incomplete. Senator Ben Cardin said the report raised more questions than it answered and Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized the FBI for failing to contact individuals who said they had important information to share.
School safety app and hotline rolled out to help prevent school shootings
Governor Hogan has announced the launch of a 24-hour tip line and a mobile app for Maryland students to help prevent school shootings. The goal is for students, parents, teachers and anyone else to report troubling behavior to try and avoid possible problems. The hotline and the app are anonymous and operate 24 hours a day.
Local elementary school students get hands-on lifesaving lessons for Fire Prevention Week
October is National Fire Prevention month. It officially kicked off with Fire Prevention Week October 7-13. To mark the occasion, a Baltimore elementary school got a special visit from some firefighters who brought with them a few important fire safety lessons.