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Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters
Owners Admit Fault For Fire At Long Island Rental That Killed Maryland Sisters A husband and wife from Long Island admitted fault after a fire killed two Maryland sisters staying at their vacation rental. Peter Miller, age 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide, and Pamela Miller, age 55, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Aug. 26. It came two years after sisters Lindsay Wiener, age 19, and Jillian Wiener, age 21, both of Potomac, Maryland, died in a fire at the couple’s Noyac rental home in August 2022. Earlier Report: Sisters On Vacation Killed In Hamptons House Fire According to prosecutors, …
Maryland Native Masai Russell Takes Gold Medal In Photo Finish At Paris Games Maryland Native Masai Russell Takes Gold Medal In Photo Finish At Paris Games
Maryland Native Masai Russell Takes Gold Medal In Photo Finish At Paris Games Track and Field superstar Masai Russell became the latest from Maryland to claim gold in the Paris Games, though she left her hometown fans with bated breath. Russell, 24, a Potomac native, won the 100-meter hurdle event at the Olympics with a time of 12.33 seconds, though she didn't know if she bested France's Cyréna Samba-Mayela for a stretch even longer than her run as officials reviewed their photo finish. @onherturf SCENES at Bullis School watching Masai Russell qualify for her first Olympic final. 🇺🇸 #parisolympics #olympics #paris2024 #hurdles #masairussell ♬ original so…
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M 40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M
40-Foot Pool Among Selling Points For Potomac Home That Sold Over Asking Price For $1.86M Hard work paid off for a team of realtors who overhauled a Maryland home, selling for more than $60,000 over the asking price.  A buyer just had to have a Potomac home at along 9117 Potomac Station Lane, sitting on an unusually large parcel of land for the neighborhood that sold for $1.86 million, above the $1.799 million listing price,  The five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom custom-built 6,350-square-foot home had been listed with Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners of Washington Fine Properties. According to the realtors, the…
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics A strong contingent of athletes and para athletes from Maryland and Virginia are headed to the Paris Olympics. A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:  Phoebe Bacon, of Chevy Chase, in swimming; Aaron Brooks, of Hagerstown, in wrestling; Kevin Durant, of DC, in basketball; Erin Gemmell of Bethesda, in swimming; Noah Hanssen, of Maryland, in wheelchair fencing; Jahmal …
Popular Playground In Maryland Closed Indefinitely After $1M Fire Popular Playground In Maryland Closed Indefinitely After $1M Fire
Popular Playground In Maryland Closed Indefinitely After $1M Fire The hunt is on for the firebug who torched a popular playground at a Montgomery County park and caused upwards of $1 million in damage. Investigators are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to identify and locate those responsible for the fire that destroyed the Greenbriar Local Park's main playground on Glen Road in Potomac. The MNCPP, Montgomery County Division & @mcfrs are investigating fire at Greenbriar Local Park, located 12525 Glen Rd, Potomac, fire occurred Tue, May 7, 2024, ~10p. OPEN/ACTIVE investigation - Anyone w/ INFO, please CALL @mcfrs Arson Tipline 240.777…
'Real Housewives' Star Was DUI In Maryland Maserati Crash: Police 'Real Housewives' Star Was DUI In Maryland Maserati Crash: Police
'Real Housewives' Star Was DUI In Maryland Maserati Crash: Police "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger has been arrested for DUI following a luxury car crash earlier this week, police said. Huger, 60, crossed a median and struck street signs on Oaklyn Drive and Beeman Woods Way in Potomac, around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Police Department said. Huger, who was driving a 2017 Maserati, was arrested and cited for driving under the influence and other traffic violations, then released, police said.
Police ID Person Killed In Prince George's County Hit-Run Crash Police ID Person Killed In Prince George's County Hit-Run Crash
Police ID Person Killed In Prince George's County Hit-Run Crash Police have identified the man killed in a hit-and-run crash in Prince George’s County earlier this month. William Wayland, 56, of Potomac, was walking along Saint Barnabas Road in Temple Hills just midnight on Saturday, Jan. 13 when he was struck by a driver who sped off, Prince George's County Police said. Wayland was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver remains at large. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department's Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at (301) 731-4422. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribu…
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region The first big snow and ice threat of the season is heading toward the DMV, forecasters are cautioning. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to come from the south beginning on Saturday morning throughout the region, with some areas along the I-95 corridor expected to see several inches accumulating. Freezing rain is also expected with this system. https://t.co/jPdkwY9voh pic.twitter.com/MPSxeYddDt — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 4, 2024 The storm is expected to peak late on Saturday afternoon before trailing off at som point on Sunday, Jan. 7.&…
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List
U.S. News Ranks Maryland's Top Public High Schools: Here's How It Compares To Niche's List Days after Daily Voice reported on Niche's list of Best High Schools in Maryland, U.S. News & World Report has released its own. U.S. News studies data from nearly 25,000 public high schools across the country, with a focus on how well students are prepared for college and performance on state assessments, the website says. Here are the top five best public high schools in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report: No. 1 - Poolesville High School, Montgomery County No. 2 - Eastern Technical High School, Baltimore No. 3 - Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda No…
Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say
Bomb Threat Phoned Into Private School Linked To MD Mall Swatting Incident, Police Say Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to a private school in Maryland on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a reported bomb threat. Officials say that shortly after noon on Tuesday, Aug. 22, officers were called to the Bullis School in Potomac where there was a reported bomb threat that led to the building being evacuated. Officers were still at the scene at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and investigators say that the reported call may be linked to a swatting call that was phoned in to the Montgomery Mall over the weekend. UPDATE: Officers are still on scene at th…
DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom
DC's Hannah Levy, 33, Mourned As Pivotal Professional, Loving Mom The unexpected death of Hannah Levy has left a void in the hearts of many across Washington DC — and beyond. Hannah died suddenly on July 3, at 33 years old, according to a statement released by the Beekeeper Group. In 2010, Hannah served as the organization's first employee, later rising to the position of partner. A Walt Whitman High School graduate, Hannah grew up in Potomac, MD before moving to DC, according to her obituary and LinkedIn page. We are devastated to share the news of Hannah Levy's unexpected passing on July 3, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife,... Posted by Beekee…
Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out
Here's When New Maryland Area Code Will Arrive As 240 And 301 Phone Numbers Run Out Officials in Maryland announced that the “227" area code will soon join the traditional “240” and “301" numbers, which are expected to run out sometime in the coming year. Once those numbers run out, all new businesses and residents will begin getting assigned the “227" area code. Anyone with a current "240" or “301” area code will not be impacted by the change. The change is set to be put into place beginning on Wednesday, June 14, according to the Maryland Public Service Commission, which approved the measure in September last year. Areas impacted by the "240/301/227 area code complex" i…
Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion
Washington Commanders Owner Dan Synder Wants $49M For Maryland Mansion Dan Snyder’s team isn’t the only thing he's looking to sell. The embattled Washington Commander's owner has listed his Potomac home in what could be a record-setting $49 million. Here's to hoping a buyer will meet his asking price. News of his house hitting the market comes as Snyder has been exploring a possible sale of his franchise amid allegations and investigations into a toxic workplace environment. Snyder also owns a mansion near Mount Vernon in Alexandria that is currently the most expensive residential purchase in the region at $48 million. Now he will look to top that with the s…
National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds
National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds Days after news broke of a racist vandalism of a historically black church in Potomac, the National Philharmonic's Messiah performances will welcome the vandalized church's choir to the stage. Two upcoming National Philharmonic Messiah performances will donate funds toward the Scotland A.M.E Zion Church, which is making headlines after it was vandalized on the night of Friday, Nov. 25, states a spokesperson for National Philharmonic. Performances on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 will use 50 percent of funds to donate toward the church in a philanthropic effort.  "In the spirit…
Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run
Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement following the vandalism of a historically black church in Potomac, claiming that the vandals acted in an act of racism.  On the night of Friday, Nov. 25, vandals attacked the Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Church in Potomac, with authorities releasing images of the suspects in an attempt to identify them, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Church VandalsMontgomery County Police "It saddens me greatly that we continue to witness more racist and hate-filled vandalism in our County", stated Elrich. "Throughout our n…
Nail Gun-Wielding Bank Robber Nailed By Police In Maryland, Officials Say Nail Gun-Wielding Bank Robber Nailed By Police In Maryland, Officials Say
Nail Gun-Wielding Bank Robber Nailed By Police In Maryland, Officials Say Authorities say that a bank robber in Maryland turned to an interesting weapon to steal cash from a Montgomery County Capital One branch on Tuesday afternoon before he was tracked down within 24 hours. Germantown resident Kevin Figueroa-Funez, 24, is facing charges in Montgomery County after robbing the Capital One Bank in the 10200 block of River Road in Potomac while armed with a nail gun, according to police. The incident began shortly after 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Figueroa-Funez entered the bank with th…
USPIS Offers $50K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest Of Letter Carrier Robber In Maryland USPIS Offers $50K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest Of Letter Carrier Robber In Maryland
Uspis Offers $50K Reward For Info Leading To Arrest Of Letter Carrier Robber In Maryland A massive reward is being offered by the United States Postal Service Inspection Service (USPIS) following the robbery of a letter carrier in the region. USPIS announced that it will be offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a robber who targeted a mailman earlier this week in Maryland. We are continuing to investigate this incident with our partners at @mcpnews — USPIS_DC (@USPIS_DC) October 21, 2022 The alleged robbery happened shortly before 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the 7600 block of Coddle Harbor Lane in Potomac. Off…
Maryland Sisters Die In Hamptons Vacation House Fire: Reports Maryland Sisters Die In Hamptons Vacation House Fire: Reports
Maryland Sisters Die In Hamptons Vacation House Fire: Reports Tragedy struck an unsuspecting Potomac family after their Southampton rental home caught fire, taking the lives of two of their children, officials say. The fire erupted overnight on Thursday, August 4 at the home the Wiener family was renting, trapping daughters Lindsay, 19, and Jillian, 21 inside, according to multiple reports. Their father, Lewis, 60, mother, Alisa, 52, and brother, Zachary Wiener, 23, were able to escape the flames that trapped the two girls, confirmed by the Washington Hebrew Congregation, of which Lewis Wiener is the president.  Lewis, Alisha, and Zachary report…
Concern Grows For Missing Potomac Woman Concern Grows For Missing Potomac Woman
Concern Grows For Missing Potomac Woman Police are urging to come forward with any information on the disappearance of a Potomac woman, authorities say. Paulina Brovkin, 23, was last seen at her home in the 10600 block of Muirfield Drive around 9 a.m., Friday, July 8, according to Montgomery County police. Brovkin was last heard from around 2 p.m. that same day. Brovkin is described as 5-feet 5-inches tall, weighing around 115 pounds. She has blonde hair. Police and family are growing concerned for her welfare, police said. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Paulina Brovkin is asked to call the police non-emer…
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports New details are emerging about Pittsburgh Steelers' Quarterback and New Jersey native, raised in Maryland, Dwayne Haskins, 24, who was struck dead by a dump truck on a Florida highway on Saturday, April 9. The 24-year-old Highland Park, NJ native, who was raised in Potomac, Maryland, was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 while trying to get gas in Florida when he was struck and killed, authorities previously said.  Haskins death has been ruled an accident caused by blunt force, multiple media outlets report citing an autopsy report released by the Broward Medical Ex…
Montgomery County High School Named Best In Maryland By US News: Report Montgomery County High School Named Best In Maryland By US News: Report
Montgomery County High School Named Best In Maryland By US News: Report US News has released their list of the best public high schools across the country and these Maryland schools made it to the top of their class. Click the link on each school name to read more about their ranking:  1.) Walt Whitman High School (Bethesda)  Walt Whitman High SchoolGoogle Maps 2.) Thomas S. Wootton High School (Rockville) Thomas S. Wootton High SchoolGoogle Maps 3.) Eastern Technical High School (Baltimore) Eastern Technical High SchoolGoogle Maps 4.) Poolesville High School (Poolesville) Poolesville High SchoolGoogle Maps 5.) Winston Churchill High School (Pot…
Suspect Sought For Stealing Car And Then Crashing It In Potomac Last Year: Police Suspect Sought For Stealing Car And Then Crashing It In Potomac Last Year: Police
Suspect Sought For Stealing Car And Then Crashing It In Potomac Last Year: Police Montgomery County Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that could lead them to identify a suspect who stole a car and then crashed it last year.  Police found an abandoned white Mazda CX9 that was reported stolen from a Potomac home in the overnight hours of December 16, 2021, police said. The car was located shortly after 2 a.m. on Dec. 17.  Investigators have since released surveillance images of the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact police at (240) 773- 6710 or at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous.  &n…
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report An eyewitness is recounting details in last weekend's death of Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins. Florida resident Chris Stanley told an NBC affiliate station he believes he saw the 24-year-old athlete on Interstate 595 while heading home from the airport. The man walking on the side of the highway was drifting into the right late with his arms slightly raised, Stanley said. Concerned, he called 911. Six minutes later, the crash was reported, NBC says. “That's why it's just very disturbing," Stanley said said. "I just didn't under…
Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story
Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story "'It is what it is' will keep you at peace." That's the last story that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins posted to Instagram just hours before he died. Dwayne HaskinsDwayne Haskins Instagram (dh_simba7) The 24-year-old Highland Park native was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 in Florida when he was struck and killed by a dump truck early Saturday, April 9, ESPN reports.  He spent the days before he died doing what he loved with those he loved: Training with his teammates and relaxing in the sun. Haskins grew up in New Jersey but…
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Of NJ Killed By Dump Truck On Florida Highway: ESPN Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Of NJ Killed By Dump Truck On Florida Highway: ESPN
Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Of NJ Killed By Dump Truck On Florida Highway: ESPN Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins died after being struck by a dump truck while walking on a Florida highway early Saturday, April 9, ESPN reports. He was 24 years old. ALSO SEE: Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story Haskins was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 when he was struck, Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda told ESPN. The Highland Park native had been training in South Florida with his teammates, the outlet said.  Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq — Pitts…
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Ejected From Bike In Potomac: Police Motorcyclist Dies After Being Ejected From Bike In Potomac: Police
Motorcyclist Dies After Being Ejected From Bike In Potomac: Police A Potomac man has died after being ejected from his motorcycle last week, authorities said. William True Jr., 60, died from his injuries sustained during the crash that happened in the 10700 block of Falls Road around 5:10 p.m. on Friday, April 1, Montgomery County police said.  When officers arrived at the scene, they found True suffering from life-threatening-injuries in the entranceway of the Normandie Farm Restaurant. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment where he later died, police said.   Initial investigation showed True crashed into a granite wall …
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company A New Jersey couple got a $1 million boost for their beach chair company from none other than "Mr. Wonderful." Leslie Hsu — a Potomac, MD native — and Greg Bresner got investor Kevin O'Leary's blessing (and financial backing) on the Friday, March 18 episode of "Shark Tank." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) The Short Hills couple will use the money to grow their company, "Sunflow." O'Leary will …
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home These Celebrities Call Maryland Home
These Celebrities Call Maryland Home Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Maryland home.  Maybe you saw them at the grocery store — or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Anna Faris (actress, podcast host): Farris was born in Baltimore while her father worked as a professor at Towson University. Her family later relocated to Washington. Edward Norton (actor): Raised in Columbia, graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1987. Goldie Hawn (actress): Raised in Takoma Park, Hawn attended Montgomery Blair Hi…