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Lifestyle
Delivery Driver Riding Into Retirement After Five $50K 'Pick 5' Maryland Lottery Wins
Fives proved to be the lucky number for a fortuitous delivery driver who is riding into retirement with a smile on his face after an unexpected $250,000 Maryland Lottery win. The Carroll County man says that he plans to use his newfound cash on his family's retirement nest egg after he randomly placed some "Pick 5" bets while running errands before lunch. "Wednesday was a perfect day," he told Lottery officials after he and his wife got a jump start on their morning, finished their errands, and stopped by a Sheetz location to pick up some tickets. By dinner time, the Manchester …
Lifestyle
Small Business Owner Not Ready For Retirement After Winning $5M On Maryland Lottery Scratcher
The dedicated owner of a fire protection company says he’s still not quite ready to retire — even after winning a whopping $5 million on a Maryland lottery scratcher. Troy Deneau of Dorchester County won the second of three $5 million top prizes on the 50 Years! scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at 7201 Main Street on Willards in Worcester County last Thursday. “We are very grateful for this win,” said the Eastern Shore man as he stopped by lottery headquarters alongside his wife, Rachel. “I am now set for retirement.” Troy says the $50 scratch-off is the only lottery game …
News
Maryland Native Logic Announces 'College Park' Tour With Special Guest Juicy J
Maryland native and Grammy-nominated artist Logic will return to his hometown area during his 'College Park Tour' with special guest Juicy J. Logic, born Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, will make an appearance in Washington, DC during his 23-stop US tour, with a performance at Echostage on Thursday, June 8. The Maryland native grew up in the Gaithersburg area, attending Gaithersburg High School as a teen. He first gained notoriety in 2009, opening for various artists across Maryland under the name 'Psychological', later shortened to Logic as he gained fame. Logic gained national fame with his i…
Sports
DC Native, Ex
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Player Vontae Davis Arrested For DUI
Washington DC native and former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was arrested on a DUI charge following a Florida crash, according to arrest records and news reports. Davis, 34, lost control of his Tesla and struck a parked pickup truck on the side of the Florida Turnpike in Hollywood early Saturday, Feb. 4, ESPN says citing a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The impact of the crash sent the pickup into a concrete barrier and struck its driver, who was standing outside of the vehicle, the outlet said citing police. Meanwhile, Davis had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, smelled of alcohol a…
Business
'Historic' Maryland Restaurant Up For Auction After 50 Years As Family Plans Retirement
An iconic and beloved restaurant that has served Baltimore for generations will be closing its doors for good later this year as owners prepare for retirement. Bertha's Mussels of Fells Point has been serving the Baltimore community for the past 50 years, and will go up for auction in November, according to the owners, the Norris family. "We are proud to have actively participated in the growth of this neighborhood, starting with the historic Road Fight and preservation efforts of the 70s, leading to what we now know as the first National Historic District and the booming waterfront d…
Obituaries
Community Mourns After Death Of Veteran Rockville County Police Lieutenant Alan Rawlins
A beloved former member of the Rockville Police Department has passed away, announced officials. Former Lieutenant Alan Rawlins died in the early morning morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to the Rockville Police Department. Rawlins serviced with the RCPD for 27 years, from April 1986 until July 2013. Even after his retirement, he remained a friend and devoted member of the Rockville community. It is with sadness we announce the passing of former RCPD Lieutenant Alan Rawlins early this morning. Lt. Rawlins was hired in April 1986 & retired in July 2013 after 27 years of…
Police & Fire
Ravens Cornerback Jimmy Smith To Retire After 11 Seasons In Baltimore: Report
Cornerback Jimmy Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Oct. 3, after 11 solid years in Baltimore, the Ravens said. Smith spent over a decade on the Ravens, despite several injuries, notably helping carry the team to win Super Bowl XLVII, in just his second season in the league, the team recalled. The cornerback finished his career with 374 tackles, 74 passes defensed, 14 interceptions and three touchdowns. As a father of four, Smith said this is a good time to rest his body and leave the league just as he started: as a Raven. Click here for more from the Baltim…
News
Serena Williams Announces Professional Retirement From Tennis Days After DC Citi Open Visit
Tennis legend Serena Williams has announced her retirement after 27 professional years, the week after watching her sister Venus Williams compete in the Citi Open. Serena Williams first made headlines during a stop in Washington DC to watch her talented sister Venus Williams return to tennis singles for the first time in 11 months. Just days later, Serena officially announced her professional retirement from the sport in a penned statement with Vogue. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist began her professional career in 1995. She has frequently been hailed as …
Sports
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement
Gronk's professional football career will soon be coming to an end. The 33-year-old New England Patriots tight end, whose real name is Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement on Instagram Tuesday, June 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) Gronk grew up in Amherst, NY but attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill Pennsylvania for his senior year. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of which were with the Patriots, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Gronk announced an initia…
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Baltimore Birthday Girl Buys $50K Lottery Ticket From Local Gas Station
A birthday girl is planning to add to her retirement account after taking a chance on a lucky lottery ticket in Baltimore, officials say. The 65-year-old was about to catch the bus home when she decided to stop at the Stadium Osprey Crown gas station at 501 E 33rd Street and try her luck at a Show Me $50,000! scratch-off, according to the Maryland Lottery. The lucky woman played her games while waiting for the bus when the $50,000 prize was revealed. In an effort to prevent others from seeing her excitement, hurried away to privately phone her daughter to tell her the news. “I scratched th…
News
Maryland Grandmother Wins $47K Playing Lottery
A Maryland Lottery player has won a $47,181 "Racetrax" prize. The 72-year-old grandmother of two and her adult son went to AJ Liquors on Bladensburg Road in Brentwood to play the game on Saturday, Feb. 12. “The morning of, I wrote down the numbers I wanted to play, 10, 11, 12,” she told the Maryland Lottery. “I don’t know where they came from, they just came to mind.” The woman put a 50-cent Trifecta Box wager on the horses numbered 10, 11, and 12 for two drawings, adding the Bonus multiplier feature, according to lottery officials. But, it took more than one try for her to win …
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