Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event
Blue Supermoon: What You Need To Know About Rare Lunar Event There's an out-of-this-world lunar event set to begin this week.  From Monday, Aug. 19, through Wednesday, Aug. 21, the moon will appear bigger and brighter in the night sky than normal. It's called the supermoon. It's the first one of the year, but that's not why this one is special.  A supermoon occurs when the moon is full and closest to Earth in its orbit, according to NASA. That closeness makes the rocky satellite appear 15 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter.  What makes August's supermoon so unique is that it's a blue moon. No, the light of the moon won't change co…
Two Siblings May Have Been Abducted In Baltimore, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Two Siblings May Have Been Abducted In Baltimore, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Two Siblings May Have Been Abducted In Baltimore, Police Say (Developing) Police in Maryland are probing a possible abduction of two young siblings who were reported missing in Baltimore over the weekend. An alert was issued by the Baltimore Police Department regarding 10-year-old Alexis and 8-year-old Alex, who may have been taken late on Sunday afternoon. According to investigators, the pair were last seen shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 getting into a white or cream-colored SUV in the 4900 block of Edgemere Avenue. Alexis was last seen wearing a white and blue top, black pants, and black, red, and gray Jordan sneakers. Alex was last seen wearing a gr…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland, Virginia Some neighborhoods in Maryland and Virginia are subject to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch as intense weather begin making its way through the DMV region. The National Weather Service issued an alert on Sunday afternoon cautioning that from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., there is a chance for inclement weather that could bring heavy rains and whipping wind gusts. Forecasters said that damaging winds and isolated "large hail" is also possible during the storms. Pop up storms possible beforehand, but most likely window for storms in immediate DC area is 6-10p tonight. Some could be pretty heavy w/ some d…
Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Maryland Man Missing For Week Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Maryland Man Missing For Week
Family Pleads For Public's Assistance In Locating Maryland Man Missing For Week Concerns are mounting for the family of 42-year-old Crowley Wade Chambers, Jr., who has been missing out of Montgomery County for a week. An alert was issued this week by police as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Chambers, who was last heard from on Sunday, Aug. 11, one day after his family got together for a church service to honor their late grandfather's life. “He had breakfast with our mother, helped with our grandmother, packed up a few snacks left over from the gathering from Saturday and left the house,” his sister Brenda Chambers De Paz said. “He was traveling by …
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the products may be contaminated with foreign material, The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on Saturday, March 23.  The following products are subject to recall: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By d…
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters Some severe weather may be coming to parts of Maryland and Virginia following the recent spell of dry conditions throughout the region, forecasters say. What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today with a risk of some severe weather and flash flooding. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/mqhnVnNlae — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 17, 2024 The most intense weather is expected to co…
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens of residents were displaced by a fast-moving two-alarm Montgomery County fire that broke out early on Saturday morning.  First responders were called to a four-story apartment complex at around  8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 to the 12800 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, after receiving multiple calls with residents screaming in the background. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke billowing through the area with flames showing throughout the building. .@mcfrs was at dispatched 807am and located heavy fire to the rear of a 4 story apt building with ext…
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash
Reckless Teen Drivers 'Enraging' Police In Montgomery County After Officer Injured In Crash Teens in Montgomery County continue to run afoul of the law, and are drawing the ire of police following a series of incidents reported in just one day involving juvenile offenders.  An officer was injured and several minors caused havoc for members of the police department this week, in three separate incidents that were reported by officials. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, on Thursday, juveniles ran roughshod on the law, leaving one hurt and two in custody.  First, officers in White Oak spotted an occupied stolen car that resulted in one police cruiser…
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal
Man Threatened To Burn Down Maryland Home During Dispute With Landlords: Fire Marshal A dispute between a landlord and tenant turned fiery and landed one man behind bars in Washington County after he threatened to burn down the home he was renting, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal. Randy Sigler, 65, who was renting a home in Hagerstown, is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for threatening arson during a dispute with his landlord and her husband. Officials say that shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 13600 block of Grandview Drive to investigate a reported dispute between …
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police A 22-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges following an investigation into an overnight shooting in Frederick County, police say. Speeding may have doomed Frederick resident Elijah Stephen Mboss, who was arrested in the area of a reported shooting when an officer spotted him driving too fast and failing to slow down at a stop sign. According to the Frederick Police Department, officers were called shortly before midnight on Friday night to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where they were met by a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid until paramed…
Man Convicted Of Sex Offenses In Maryland Admits To Possessing, Sharing Child Porn: Feds Man Convicted Of Sex Offenses In Maryland Admits To Possessing, Sharing Child Porn: Feds
Man Convicted Of Sex Offenses In Maryland Admits To Possessing, Sharing Child Porn: Feds A man already convicted of a sex offense in Maryland admitted to possessing child porn in court, federal authorities announced on Friday. Hagerstown resident Chad Christopher Langgle, 30, who preciously was convicted of sex offenses in Southern Maryland pleaded guilty on Friday to possession of child pornography. According to his plea deal, in December 2022, Langgle emailed more than 50 videos containing child pornography, and he was also caught with images of child porn on his phone with additional videos saved on his account. Langgle was previously convicted of sex abuse of a minor and s…
Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland
Nine Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash That Shut Down Stretch Of I-270 In Maryland Nine people - including three children - were injured during a multi-vehicle rush hour crash that temporarily shut down a stretch of I-270 in Montgomery County on Friday afternoon. At approximately 6 p.m. first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate between Clarksburg and Hyattstown to investigate a crash that involved nine injuries, one of which was described as traumatic. In total, six adults and three children were taken to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment of various undisclosed injuries. During the investigation, the northbound lanes of I-270 were s…