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Maryland's Maggie Kudirka, ‘Bald Ballerina,’ Dies at 33 Maryland's Maggie Kudirka, ‘Bald Ballerina,’ Dies at 33
Maryland's Maggie Kudirka, ‘Bald Ballerina,’ Dies at 33 The world lost an extraordinary spirit on Friday, Dec. 27, with the passing of Maggie Kudirka, lovingly known as the "Bald Ballerina. "Maggie, 33, succumbed to metastatic breast cancer at her home, surrounded by family, loved ones shared on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maggie Kudirka (@baldballerina) The Joffrey Ballet School, where Maggie trained, mourned her loss, calling her a “beautiful warrior.” “Maggie’s passion and grace will forever inspire us,” they wrote, reflecting on her profound impact on the dance and c…

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Michael Vick Appointed Head Football Coach Of Norfolk State Michael Vick Appointed Head Football Coach Of Norfolk State
Michael Vick Appointed Head Football Coach Of Norfolk State Michael Vick is coming home. The Newport News native, who became a human highlight reel at Virginia Tech before heading the NFL, has reportedly reached an agreement to coach Norfolk State University. Vick, now 44, was largely heralded as the NFL's greatest rushing quarterback before his career came to a screeching halt when he was implicated in a dogfighting ring that landed him behind bars. He has since rehabilitated his image, and has accepted the job to replace former head coach Dawson Odums, who was let go last month after another disappointing season.  "It’s an honor to announce…

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by Zak Failla
News
Former DoD Deputy Chief Admitted To Operating Dogfighting Kennel, Electrocuting Dogs For Losing Former DoD Deputy Chief Admitted To Operating Dogfighting Kennel, Electrocuting Dogs For Losing
Former DoD Deputy Chief Admitted To Operating Dogfighting Kennel, Electrocuting Dogs For Losing A Maryland man who used to serve as a Department of Defense deputy chief admitted to his role in a violent dogfighting ring that involved him electrocuting animals who lost, federal authorities announced. Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr., 63, pleaded guilty to federal charges that include conspiracy to engage in animal fighting, specifically the fighting of dogs, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. According to the guilty plea, federal agents began investigating Moorefield’s connections to dogfighting after officers from Anne Arundel County Animal Control responded to a rep…

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by Zak Failla
News
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back
Woman Who Euthanized Dog Shocked To Discover He's Still Alive — And She Isn't Getting Him Back A former Maryland resident who made the difficult decision to put her puppy down due to unrelenting health conditions has learned that he is healthy and still alive — and she won't be getting him back. Kristie Pereira, 32, who recently moved to San Antonio, TX from of Laurel, MD, adopted Amos Hart from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation in Falls Church, VA in December 2022. She renamed him Beau, and Pereira says the two were "happy as can be." That is, up until February 2023, when Pereira noticed Beau was exhibiting strange behavior.  "He'd be pacing around and at times I'd lo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (DEVELOPING) Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (DEVELOPING)
Woman, Pets Found Dead Inside Maryland Home After Reported Fire (Developing) An investigation has been launched in Maryland after a woman was found dead with her perished pets inside a Prince George's County home. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, members of the Prince George's County Fire Department were called to the 5200 block to investigate a reported house fire inside a single-family home. Upon arrival, they found that the fire was already extinguished, though a woman was found dead inside, alongside two dogs and a cat. The cause of the fire and manner of death remain under investigation as of 6 p.m. on May 20.  More details are expected to be…

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by Zak Failla