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Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds
Maryland Passes the Test: Best Community College System In America, New Report Finds Maryland just schooled the rest of the country — literally — after being named home to the best community college system in America, according to a new report. WalletHub released its annual "States With the Best & Worst Community Colleges" list for 2025 — and the Old Line State took top honors, ahead of New Mexico, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Washington. Neighboring Virginia was further down the list, ranked 27th overall. “Community colleges are an especially attractive option this year as many families deal with inflated prices," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement. "Stu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Private School Teacher Solicited Sex With Virginia 'Teen' During Sting, Police Say Private School Teacher Solicited Sex With Virginia 'Teen' During Sting, Police Say
Private School Teacher Solicited Sex With Virginia 'Teen' During Sting, Police Say A former teacher in Virginia was arrested after he allegedly made plans to meet up with a "teen" for sex during an undercover operation, police say. David Mark Sabin, 38, of Ashburn, a former educator at Oak Hill Christian School in McNair, was apprehended after detectives say he contacted an undercover officer posing as a minor in July, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Sabin made plans to travel from Loudoun to Fairfax County to engage in sexual activity with what he thought was a 14-year-old girl, officials said, but never met up with any teens. Investigators later tied…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Virginia-To-LA Flight Diverted Over Passenger’s Racist Slurs, Restraint Breaks: Police Virginia-To-LA Flight Diverted Over Passenger’s Racist Slurs, Restraint Breaks: Police
Virginia-To-LA Flight Diverted Over Passenger’s Racist Slurs, Restraint Breaks: Police A flight from Virginia heading to LA had to be rerouted to Colorado after an unruly passenger put on a scene and refused to stay down — even after being restrained. At around 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, a flight destined for Los Angeles International Airport had to make an unexpected stop after going on a tirade that disrupted passengers and staff alike, according to the Grand Junction Police Department. During the flight, police say that an allegedly intoxicated man - identified as David Leroy Carter, 46 - became "agitated," yelling racial slurs at airline staff while waving a skateb…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Virginia Teacher, Family Lose Nearly Everything In Fast-Moving Fire Days Before School Starts Virginia Teacher, Family Lose Nearly Everything In Fast-Moving Fire Days Before School Starts
Virginia Teacher, Family Lose Nearly Everything In Fast-Moving Fire Days Before School Starts A Virginia teacher and her young family is starting the new school year in survival mode after a fast-moving fire tore through their apartment building, destroying nearly everything they own just days before classes begin. Around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Heather Bordelon Harbin was forced to evacuate with other residents in her building when lanscaping outside caught fire, likely due to a cigarette butt discarded into the bushes. The flames rapidly spread to the rest of the home, working its way through the side of the building, to the ceiling, roof, and into the attic. Harbin, who work…

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by Zak Failla
News
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals
Road Rage Capitals: These States Have Meanest Drivers, New Survey Reveals Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies
Danielle Spencer, ‘What’s Happening!!’ Star Who Played Dee Thomas, 60, Dies Actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as younger sister Dee Thomas on the popular show "What's Happening!!", passed away in Virginia following a lengthy battle with cancer, her loved ones confirm. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Spencer starred on the ABC program as the precocious Thomas for several years until the show was cancelled in 1979.  She died at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond on Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 60, her family confirmed.. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haywood Nelson (@haywoodnels…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including MD, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Maryland Pair Crossed State Lines For Virginia ATM Smash-Grab, Police Say Maryland Pair Crossed State Lines For Virginia ATM Smash-Grab, Police Say
Maryland Pair Crossed State Lines For Virginia ATM Smash-Grab, Police Say Three people accused of smashing open a bank ATM and making off with a large sum of cash the day before Thanksgiving in Virginia have been arrested months after the brazen heist. A pair of Maryland residents were among the trio who were linked to the brazen holiday burglary in Culpeper that came to a head on Monday when each was arrested and charged, according to the Culpeper Police Department. The burglary happened around 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Atlantic Union Bank in the Southgate Shopping Center, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Investigators said the suspects…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone'
Cracker Barrel's Remodel Plan Hits Nerves With Loyal Fans: 'Country Charm Is Gone' Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving its restaurants a brighter, modern look, but the makeover is polarizing among the restaurant's biggest fans, with some saying the chain is losing its country charm. Cracker Barrel is in the process of remodeling dozens of its roughly 660 locations nationwide. The effort includes lighter paint, fewer antiques on the walls, updated menus, and streamlined cooking processes aimed at attracting a wider range of diners. Early remodels have already rolled out in multiple states, The Wall Street Journal reported in May. Cracker Barrel plans to update or re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports
Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria.  The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…

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by Zak Failla
News
MD Ranked Among 20 Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Ranked Among 20 Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Ranked Among 20 Best States To Have Babies, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in some Northeast states may have a much easier time welcoming a new baby than others, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States to Have a Baby on Monday, Aug. 4. The study compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 31 metrics, from average hospital bills to infant mortality rates and child-care availability. The leaders boast strong health care systems, parental support programs, and child care access. "The best states for having a baby minimize costs while providing top-notch care for both newborns and their …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback
Bed Bath & Beyond Returns: First New Store Opens, Dozens Planned In Comeback Bed Bath & Beyond is officially making its comeback, opening its first physical store since the last location shuttered more than two years ago. The new store, called Bed Bath & Beyond Home, opened in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Friday, Aug. 8. The Brand House Collective is planning to start with six locations in the greater Nashville area. The launch marks the first phase of a broader rollout that could see about 75 stores open by the end of 2026. Brand House was previously named Kirkland's until shareholders approved the company's name change in late July. T…

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by Chris Spiker