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Panhandler Who Attacked Elderly Pair Gets Prison Time For Beating Them With Victim's Cane In DC Panhandler Who Attacked Elderly Pair Gets Prison Time For Beating Them With Victim's Cane In DC
Panhandler Who Attacked Elderly Pair Gets Prison Time For Beating Them With Victim's Cane In DC The panhandler responsible for a life-altering attack on an elderly couple outside a Northwest DC grocery store will spend years in prison for beating the pair up with their own cane when they didn't give him enough charity, according to officials. District resident Alexander Adams, 35, was sentenced to 96 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty in December to two counts of aggravated assault of a senior citizen. His sentence comes after he violently assaulted 78-year-old John Hopkins and then 79-year-old Claudia Hopkins outside Giant in the 370…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win
Charities To Benefit From Maryland Lottery Player's $620K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot Win A Howard County man still can't believe his luck days after winning a six-figure jackpot playing a Maryland Lottery game. Last week, a $620,000 "Multi-Match" ticket was sold at Royal Farms in Elkridge, which was claimed by a Columbia man at Maryland Lottery Headquarters on Monday, officials say. On the night of Thursday, Dec. 7, the lucky longtime lotto player picked up $10 in tickets from the grocery store, choosing a mix of quick-pick and personal numbers to take a shot at the jackpot. The winning numbers of the drawing were 15-24-26-35-39-41. When he went to check his numbers on t…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Celeb Chef Duff Goldman Gets Behind MD's New Great Wolf Lodge With Special Cupcakes Celeb Chef Duff Goldman Gets Behind MD's New Great Wolf Lodge With Special Cupcakes
Celeb Chef Duff Goldman Gets Behind MD's New Great Wolf Lodge With Special Cupcakes Celebrity chef and founder of Baltimore-based Charm City Cakes Duff Goldman has a sweet treat in store for fans of the Great Wolf Lodge. Goldman, who lived in McLean, VA, is releasing special Great Wolf Lodge-themed cupcakes ahead of its Perryville, MD opening on June 29. Inspired by the brand’s newly-released animated film "The Great Wolf Pack," each cupcake will include a scene from the animated film, brought to life through the creative artistry of Goldman and the Charm City Cakes team. The limited edition Great Wolf Pack Adventure Cupcakes will be available at Great Wolf…

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
Santa To Ride Motorcycle Through Montgomery County Santa To Ride Motorcycle Through Montgomery County
Santa To Ride Motorcycle Through Montgomery County Santa Claus will take time out of his busy Christmas schedule next week to visit The Children's Inn during the annual Montgomery County Santa Ride, officials announce. Santa and his elves will travel through the county on their motorcycles as they make their way to bring gifts and donations from local businesses and organizations to children and families on Wednesday, Dec. 7, announced Montgomery County officials.  The Montgomery County Police Department is inviting residents to visit any of the scheduled locations to see Santa and his motor officer elves and to drop off holiday gifts …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Ravens' Rashod Bateman Shows Teacher Appreciation With Free Treats: Reports Ravens' Rashod Bateman Shows Teacher Appreciation With Free Treats: Reports
Ravens' Rashod Bateman Shows Teacher Appreciation With Free Treats: Reports Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman paid it forward to local teachers by handing out free coffee and donuts, WBAL-TV 11 News reported.  Bateman spent the morning of Sept. 19 in a Dunkin' Donuts truck that was stationed outside City Springs Elementary/Middle School, the website said.  The coffee and donut giveaway was part of the "Ravens in Our Community" initiative, and Bateman said he thought this gesture was important in showing local, hardworking teachers some appreciation, WBAL said. Click here for more from WBAL-TV 11 News.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report
Dulles Airport Worker Killed Charity Founder While He Slept Next To His Wife: Report A Virginia airport worker was arrested on accusations he killed a beloved charity founder in his own bed while sleeping next to his wife, FOX 5 reports. Joshua Danehower, 33, of Arlington, has been charged with shooting Gret Glyer, 32, while he slept next to his wife in his Fairfax home around 3 a.m. Friday, June 24, FOX 5 says citing police. Danehower was arrested Tuesday, June 28 while heading to work at Dulles International Airport, officials said Wednesday. He and Glyer were acquaintances but it was unclear how they knew each other, police said at a press conference. Glyer was the fou…

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by Josh Lanier & Cecilia Levine