PHOTO GALLERY BY GEORGE P. SMITH GAITHERSBURG — The Gaithersburg Trojans defeated the visiting Quince Orchard Cougars 2-1 after a comeback in the second half at the John Harvill Stadium in boys varsit…
NIH study finds newer type of breathing tube could save lives
A new breathing tube in the hands of emergency medical technicians could increase the survivability of patients with sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new National Institutes of Health-funded stud…
Takoma Park considers changes to ethics guidelines
TAKOMA PARK — The Takoma Park City Council is considering changes to the ethics chapter of the City Code to comply with changes to the state’s ethics laws. “The proposed ethics chapter amendments are …
Wootton boys soccer team defeats Churchill in season opener
ROCKVILLE — The Wootton Patriots opened their season Thursday evening with a 1-0 home victory over the Churchill Bulldogs in boys varsity soccer. “Tonight, were we perfect? Of course not, but it was a…
Former senate candidate forms new left-wing party
After mounting a primary challenge against Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin this year, Silver Spring resident Jerome Segal decided to form the Bread and Roses Party as a new option for voters at the polls. …
Paint Branch boys hold reigning soccer champs B-CC to a draw
ROCKVILLE — The Paint Branch Panthers held the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons to a 1-1 draw Saturday afternoon in boys varsity soccer at Thomas S. Wootton High School. “Paint Branch came to play well … w…
NIH begins trials for Zika vaccine
The National Institutes of Health announced clinical trials for a live Zika vaccine this month, one of five vaccine candidates currently under development by the agency. “Zika virus infection remains …
Cops say shooting occurred after attempted arrest
TAKOMA PARK — Police here now say a shooting between a police officer and a 19-year-old man occurred after a failed arrest attempt at a local auto parts store. On Wednesday, July 25, Takoma Park Polic…
Takoma Park releases details of newest city budget
TAKOMA PARK — After it was passed by the City Council in late-May and went into effect July 1, Takoma Park released its detailed budget document Wednesday.
“The budget-development process is always ch…