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Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard Kevin McLinton Stuns Community
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard Kevin McLinton Stuns Community Shock and sadness spread following the death of Kevin McLinton, a former standout basketball player for the University of Maryland and loving Arlington dad. McLinton, 52, had asked for prayers on Facebook on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from a hospital bed. That very day, the team announced his passing. Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them. Posted by Kevin McLinton on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Maryland Men's Basketball family mourns the passing of former guard Kevin McLinton, who played 91 games as a Terp and was a co-captain his senior seasonWe send our thought…
Robyn Dixon Fired From 'Real Housewives Of Potomac,' She Says Robyn Dixon Fired From 'Real Housewives Of Potomac,' She Says
Robyn Dixon Fired From 'Real Housewives Of Potomac,' She Says Robyn Dixon is speaking out. The 45-year-old "Real Housewives of Potomac Star" has confirmed rumors that she won't be returning to the Bravo show for Season 9. On the latest episode of her podcast "Reasonably Shady" with co-star Gizelle Bryant, Dixon reveals she was not asked to return to the show: "The network did not invite me back, um, I was fired for lack of a better word." Dixon is one of the original cast members of "RHOP" and has come to terms with her next chapter. "I will not sugarcoat the situation," the mom of two and business owner said. "This was a network decision and I…
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' 'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!'
'Occasional Drag Queen' From MD Squares Off Against VA Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' Who is the smartest person in the DMV? A battle of the brains between a Maryland trail planner and Virginia attorney is set for Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the latest Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions. Arlington attorney Luigi de Guzman will join Silver Spring resident Kevin Belle - also known as Whiskey Ginger - on stage with Canadian psychiatrist Juveria Zaheer as they compete for a $250,000 grand prize. During his time on the beloved quiz show, Guzman has averaged $26,709 per appearance, hitting on five of six Final Jeopardy! questions while correctly answering more than 88 p…
Ex-CBS Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges Ex-CBS Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges
Ex-cbs Philadelphia Reporter, NJ Dad Facing Child Porn Charges A South Jersey man who graduated from the University of Maryland and went on to work in TV journalism in Pennsylvania and Virginia has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities announced. Cleve W. Bryan Jr. was charged Wednesday, Oct. 18 by police in Washington Township, Gloucester County with endangering the welfare of children by possessing child pornography, the department said. Byran, of the Sewell section of Washington, was taken to the Salem County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance. Bryan's X page bio reads: "Journalist, Storyteller, Father, Husband, Beli…
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Sentenced For DC Businessman's Slaying Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Sentenced For DC Businessman's Slaying
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Sentenced For DC Businessman's Slaying A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 will spend years behind bars, authorities announced. Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty in February to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said.  This week, he was sentenced by a judge to 16 years in prison for the fatal stabbing. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House…
Alexandria School Principal Quietly Crowned Virginia's Mrs. America Alexandria School Principal Quietly Crowned Virginia's Mrs. America
Alexandria School Principal Quietly Crowned Virginia's Mrs. America Ingrid Bynam has a brand new title. Bynam, the principal of Patrick Henry K-8 in Alexandria, was crowned Virginia's Mrs. America in June, NBC Washington reports. Thank you so much friends and family! I am currently #2 in the Fabulous Face People’s Choice contest. Wow! You are... Posted by Ingrid Bynum on Monday, July 24, 2023 The University of Maryland graduate hopes to use her new platform to spotlight student literacy, particularly the Success for All Foundation, a program which she pioneered at Patrick Henry, NBC says. Bynam tells the outlet that she told no one but her husband abo…
Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists
Arrest Made In Richmond Highway Crash That Killed One Of Nation's Top IT Specialists Police have made an arrest in the wild crash that killed a 36-year-old pedestrian being remembered as one of the nation's leading cyber security specialists last March in Fairfax County. Luis Merino Berrios, 18, of Alexandria, was behind the wheel of a 2007 Mercedes C230 heading south on Richmond Highway when he lost control and struck a Jeep Wrangler attempting to make a turn onto Groveton Street on March 30, Fairfax County police said. Berrios' car spun several times before leaving the roadway and hitting Samantha Jennings-Jones, who was walking on the sidewalk. Jennings-Jones was d…
Peeping Tom On The Loose After Taking Pictures Of Showering Man At University Of Maryland Peeping Tom On The Loose After Taking Pictures Of Showering Man At University Of Maryland
Peeping Tom On The Loose After Taking Pictures Of Showering Man At University Of Maryland An alert was issued by the University of Maryland after a voyeur incident was reported involving a man in a shower who may have been photographed, officials say. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, members of the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Wicomico Hall to investigate reports of a possible Peeping Tom. A UMD Advisory was sent this evening for an on-campus voyeur incident that occurred today.Details: https://t.co/Eki512mSvr — UMD Police Dept. (@UMPD) March 16, 2023 According to police, a man reported to responding officers that he was in a shower sta…
March Madness: These DMV-Area Teams Are Going Dancing In The NCAA Tournament March Madness: These DMV-Area Teams Are Going Dancing In The NCAA Tournament
March Madness: These Dmv-area Teams Are Going Dancing In The NCAA Tournament March will certainly be mad for some college basketball fans in the DMV area after several teams from the region were chosen by the selection committee to enter the NCAA Tournament. Several colleges from the region are among the field of 68 who will be going dancing in the tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, March 14 with the “First Four” set of games. In total, 37 states, plus Washington, DC, are represented among the men’s field that will be vying for one of the most coveted in all of sports. The University of Maryland is back in the “big dance” after notching 21 wins in coach Kevin…
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying
Naked, Covered In Blood: Virginia Navy Corpsman Fesses Up To DC Businessman's Slaying A Virginia man who was found naked and covered in blood after dragging his victim’s dead body out of his own Washington, DC apartment in 2019 has admitted to his crime, authorities said.  Collin Potter, 30, of Quantico, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while armed for the butchering of Vongell Lugo on Jan. 6, 2019, in which Potter stabbed his victim 42 times, federal officials said. The incident began at approximately 4 a.m. when the two were together in Lugo’s Garfield House apartment on Wisconsin Avenue, police said. Potter — who according to NBC Washington and the Navy Ti…
Alert Issued For Flasher Wanted For Exposing Himself To Students On University Of Maryland Bus Alert Issued For Flasher Wanted For Exposing Himself To Students On University Of Maryland Bus
Alert Issued For Flasher Wanted For Exposing Himself To Students On University Of Maryland Bus The University of Maryland Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted for an indecent exposure incident on a shuttle bus. An alert was issued by police in College Park as they attempt to track down a man (pictured above) who has been identified as a suspect for allegedly exposing himself on Friday, Sept. 2, on a Shuttle-UM bus. A female student reported to police that she and two friends got on the Shuttle-UM 104 bus at the Wind Tunnel Building on the day of the incident. As the bus was traveling towards the College Park Metro, an unknown attempted…
Flasher Wanted After Exposing Himself To Woman At University Of Maryland Cafe Flasher Wanted After Exposing Himself To Woman At University Of Maryland Cafe
Flasher Wanted After Exposing Himself To Woman At University Of Maryland Cafe Police investigators in Maryland are attempting to track down the latest man to expose himself to a woman at the University of Maryland, officials said. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, investigators said that the University of Maryland Police Department received a report of an indecent exposure that happened inside Rudy’s Cafe at Van Munching Hall. It is alleged that the man was watching something on his computer when he exposed himself, according to the woman. No additional details about the incident or suspect have been released by investigators. The indecent exposure …
Here's What We Know About The Off-Campus University Of Maryland Bedroom Burglaries Here's What We Know About The Off-Campus University Of Maryland Bedroom Burglaries
Here's What We Know About The Off-Campus University Of Maryland Bedroom Burglaries A potentially scary scene unfolded near the University of Maryland campus when a burglar entered two occupied bedrooms off-campus, the Prince George's County Police Department confirmed. Between 2:30 a.m. and 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, police say that a burglar entered two bedrooms in the 4700 block of Norwich Road when a door to the residence was left unlocked. The incident was reported to the St. George's County Police Department shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night and the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of the off-campus burglary at approximately 2:45 …
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland The ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions could have a major impact on riders in Maryland and Virginia. CSX has notified the Maryland Transit Administration that if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached that there is a potential for a labor strike beginning the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. Officials noted that since CSX owns and operates the Camden and Brunswick lines and dispatches MARC trains, any labor disruption would force the immediate suspension of service on those lines until a resolution is reached. 📌ICYMI📌If a potential labor strike bet…
FORE: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland FORE: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland
Fore: PGA Announces BMW Championship To Return To Maryland The BMW Championship golf tournament is returning to Maryland, officials say. Officials announced that the renowned championship will be held at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills in 2025. “We are excited to bring the BMW Championship back to these iconic venues, giving the amazing fans of the greater Baltimore and St. Louis areas a chance to see the best players in the world up close,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments.  “When we consider potential hosts, we look for challenging layouts that can deliver an unmatched experience for fans and our PGA TO…
Maryland Terrapins Storm Field After Securing Historic NCAA Lacrosse Title (VIDEOS) Maryland Terrapins Storm Field After Securing Historic NCAA Lacrosse Title (VIDEOS)
Maryland Terrapins Storm Field After Securing Historic NCAA Lacrosse Title (Videos) The University Of Maryland's Men's Lacrosse team tossed their helmets and stormed the field after a record-setting season that culminated on Memorial Day.  The Terrapins set an NCAA record for most wins without a loss after their 9-7 victory against Cornell, finishing the season undefeated at 18-0 and winning the NCAA Division 1 National Championship. The win made them the first undefeated team since Virginia in 2006. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maryland Men's Lacrosse (@terpsmlax) View this post on Inst…
Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy
Maryland Track Star Kayley Milor Killed In Cancun Accident Leaves Legacy A scholarship fund has been created to honor Kayley Milor, a University of Maryland student who died in an accident while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico last March. The GoFundMe page for Milor, 22, had raised more than $72,000 as of Monday, May 30. "Kayley was so loved by her family, friends, and the Urbana and University of Maryland communities," the page reads.  "To honor her life and legacy this scholarship will provide financial support to hard-working and highly motivated track student-athletes who embody Kayley’s spirit of kindness, leadership, and dedication to others." Milor was b…