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Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K
Memory Of UMD Student Gianna Signorile, 21, Stays Alive With Annual NJ 5K Gianna Signorile's legacy will live on forever. The lifelong Nutley resident died in December 2021 after battling a rare form of liver cancer. In her obituary from the Biondi Funeral Home, she was remembered as a hero who shined bright in every room she entered. A straight-A student at Nutley High School, Signorile attended the University of Maryland's School of Business, where she made the Dean's list before transferring to Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, according to her obituary. Even while battling cancer, she made education her top priority, her obituary reads. The Gian…

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by Sam Barron
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YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland
YouTuber's Ill-Gotten Car Collection, Jewelry To Be Auctioned Off In Maryland The beloved car collection of a YouTube star who made his living while showcasing his hot rods is up for grabs following his conviction for an elaborate piracy scheme. Baltimore will be the place to be for gearheads and car collectors on Friday, Oct. 13, when the US Marshals auction off the multi-million dollar car collection of "influencer" Bill Omar Carrasquillo - also known as "Omi In A Hell Cat - after he was sentenced to more than five years in prison. Earlier story - Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring Carrasquillo, a New Jersey native, was sentenced earlie…

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by Zak Failla
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Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (TRACK THE ROUTE) Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (TRACK THE ROUTE)
Massive 9/11 Motorcycle Ride Flies Through DMV This Weekend (Track THE Route) One of the largest motorcycle rides commemorating 9/11 sets off Friday morning, Aug. 18, touring Pennsylvania, Maryland, DC, and New Jersey before closing off at Ground Zero on Sunday, Aug. 20. Click here for maps and the complete itinerary of the 2023 America's 9/11 Ride. Organized by America's 9/11 Foundation, the annual ride raises funds for college scholarships for children of active first responders across the U.S., and assists emergency organizations with funds, materials, equipment and sometimes volunteers. The first leg of America's 9/11 Ride kicked off in Somerset, PA early Friday…

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by Cecilia Levine
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The World's Biggest Bounce House Is Coming To Maryland (LOOK INSIDE) The World's Biggest Bounce House Is Coming To Maryland (LOOK INSIDE)
The World's Biggest Bounce House Is Coming To Maryland (Look Inside) Shoes off, party on. That's the motto of the World's Biggest Bounce House, landing in Maryland this month. The traveling Big Bounce America — which is Guinness-certified as the largest of its kind in the world — will be in Fort Washington, MD on May 20 and won't be going anywhere until June 11. Sessions range from $22 for tots to $45 for adults. Standing 32 feet tall at its highest point, the bounce house spans 16,000-square-feet. Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various co…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song
Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song Bruce Springsteen wasn't about to play three sold-out nights in Dublin without retracing his heritage. He played tourist this week, visiting the church in Ireland where great-great-great-relatives were married, christened and more, while conjuring their ancestral spirits. He also dropped in on a fellow living musical legend. Bruce also had a mighty craic at a local pub, leading an impromptu singalong of (what else?) "My Hometown." "You guys are all fired in the E Street Band, I'm hiring these people!" he told his new friends to raucous laughs at The Burrow in Rathangan. The Boss then trie…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Beyoncé Comes To DC Area Beyoncé Comes To DC Area
Beyoncé Comes To DC Area Beyoncé is heading to the D.C. area during a stop on her highly-anticipated world tour.  The superstar will be performing at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, Aug. 5 as a part of her Renaissance World Tour, the singer announced on Wednesday, Feb. 1, the start of Black History Month. The Queen Bey announced her tour on Instagram dressed in some of her iconic Renaissance era imagery, sitting on a glittering mosaic horse. Beyoncé will stop at more than three dozen locations across the globe during the nearly four-month long tour, which begins in Stockholm, Sweden in May and e…

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by Annie DeVoe
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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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Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland
Here's What We Know About President Joe Biden's Upcoming Trip To Maryland Maryland is getting ready to roll out the red carpet as President Joe Biden expects to visit Hagerstown on Friday, the White House announced. Biden will be at the Volvo Power Train Plant in Hagerstown on Friday, Oct. 7 to “deliver remarks on building the economy from the bottom up and middle out” during his visit, according to White House officials. No official time for the visit was provided, though staffers tipped their cap by advising motorists to avoid the roads between the Maugans Avenue entrance to Volvo and the Hagerstown Regional Airport between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. The C…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches
Rockville Cancels 'Rocktobierfest' As Severe Weather From Hurricane Ian Approaches The City of Rockville has announced the cancelation of an anticipated festival scheduled for this weekend as Hurricane Ian continues to make its way up the coast, officials say. Rocktobierfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, has been officially canceled after forecasts of inclement weather cover Montgomery County and surrounding areas after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the City of Rockville. Rocktobierfest, scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 1, is canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather. There is no makeup date for this event. pic.tw…

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by Annie DeVoe
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DC Theatre Week Offers Shows, Concerts For Under $50 DC Theatre Week Offers Shows, Concerts For Under $50
DC Theatre Week Offers Shows, Concerts For Under $50 D.C. Theatre Week is kicking off theater season in the district, boasting ticket prices under $50, according to Theatre Washington. From now until Oct. 9, D.C. locals can enjoy a variety of shows that are put on by local theater companies, the website detailed. Theatre Week offers musicals, Shakespeare plays, orchestral performances, and other types of shows for theater-goers of all ages to enjoy, Theatre Washington said. Click here to learn more and purchase show tickets.

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition
Music To Your Ears: NSO To Perform At US Capitol As Labor Day Tradition The National Symphony Orchestra will play music on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol on September 4, NBC4 Washington said. No tickets are required for the musical event, but you can secure a great spot as of 3 p.m. that day, the website reported. The real show begins at 8 p.m., so if you are a fan of the NSO, be sure to ring in Labor Day at the U.S. Capitol for the free concert.  Click here for the full story from NBC4 Washington. 

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by AJ Goldbloom
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Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally
Harley-Davidson 'HOG' Group To Tour Maryland During Rally Hundreds of HOGS are heading to Maryland. Harley-Davidson has chosen Solomons in Calvert County as the location for one of their mid-Atlantic Regional HOG (Harley Owners Group) rallies, bringing upwards of 1,500 motorcyclists to the region. The rally begins on Thursday, June 23, and will run through Saturday, June 25, officials from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office said. “Approximately 1,500 attendees are expected to attend this rally over the planned (three)-day event, with HOG members and their families from all across the US and Canada, coming to ride and explore Maryland,” official…

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by Zak Failla