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He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community. The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad. Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer. For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment. "Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …

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Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida
Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Tony "Rome" Emanuel has spent much of his life on the front lines, and not always in uniform. From serving in the Marines to decades protecting Maryland communities, Emanuel's career eventually took him to the US Virgin Islands, where he traded police work for gun violence prevention and even set his sights on Congress. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Emanuel's commitment to brotherhood and service has followed him throughout his life, including a distinguished career in the military and more than 30 years policing in his community. That included time with the Montgomery Coun…

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BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush
BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush It took nearly three months and more than $83 million, but Maryland's busiest airport finally has its longest runway back. The massive makeover at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 15, when Runway 10-28 reopened to air traffic after undergoing a complete rehabilitation that began in the heart of summer. And it didn't take long for the freshly paved runway to get its first visitor. At 2:24 p.m., Southwest Airlines Flight 716 touched down from West Palm Beach, Florida, becoming the first aircraft to use the runway since construction…

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Maryland Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own Maryland Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own Maryland Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own
Maryland Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own For generations of young athletes in Maryland, Coach Kenny Kulesz was the man who made sure the fields were ready, the teams were organized, and there was always a game to play. Now, the South Baltimore sports legend is the one who needs a team in his corner after suffering a stroke. Kulesz suffered a stroke that significantly affected his speech and balance, leaving the longtime coach facing an uncertain road to recovery that could stretch months or even years. According to his family, he will need at least several weeks of inpatient rehabilitation, followed by extensive therapy and care …

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Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures
Rabid Raccoon Found In Maryland Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures A raccoon carrying a deadly virus has Maryland health officials worried about who, or what, it may have encountered before being found. The animal was discovered near the 1500 block of Arena Road in Darlington, Harford County, where officials are now urging residents to come forward if they or their pets had contact with a raccoon in the area. The warning came on Wednesday, Oct. 14, a day after the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the state that the animal had tested positive for rabies. The concern isn't simply that the infected raccoon was found. It's that heal…

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PETA Joins Push For Maryland Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Maryland Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Maryland Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue
PETA Joins Push For Maryland Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…

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Still Waiting: Chicken Salad Chick Nears Maryland Opening After Months Of Delays Still Waiting: Chicken Salad Chick Nears Maryland Opening After Months Of Delays Still Waiting: Chicken Salad Chick Nears Maryland Opening After Months Of Delays
Still Waiting: Chicken Salad Chick Nears Maryland Opening After Months Of Delays Maryland chicken salad lovers are still waiting for their first taste of a new Montgomery County restaurant after an unexpected power problem spoiled its long-awaited grand opening. Chicken Salad Chick, the Southern-style fast-casual chain specializing in more than a dozen varieties of chicken salad, is preparing to open at 18209 Village Center Drive in Olney after its planned Wednesday, Sept. 23 debut was postponed. The restaurant had been targeting mid-October following the setback, though an official opening date has yet to be announced. The latest delay came down to one essential i…

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Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says
Search For Maryland Man Missing Since August Comes Up Empty As Mystery Continues, Sheriff Says A coordinated search for a Maryland man who vanished nearly two months ago has come up empty, leaving investigators still searching for answers about his disappearance. Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, 58, remains missing after members of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office searched the Maycroft Road area in Avenue on Friday, Oct. 9, without finding him. According to investigators, Von Goetz voluntarily left his home on Aug. 16 and was believed to have last been seen walking in the area before he was reported missing. The search followed an announcement from the Sheriff's Office on Th…

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Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS) Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS) Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (PHOTOS)
Got Milk? Truck Spills Its Load, Turns Fairfax County Road White In Dairy Disaster (Photos) There's no use crying over spilled milk, but Virginia drivers might have a few complaints after a truckload led to traffic delays in Fairfax County. A semi-truck lost its cargo along Henderson Road in Clifton on Monday, Oct. 12, leaving milk crates scattered across the pavement and forcing police to shut down a stretch of the roadway. The mess was enough to make anyone lactose intolerant. Photos shared by police show dozens of black milk crates spilling out of the back of the truck, with gallon jugs scattered across the road and milk coating the asphalt. The spill prompted police to close…

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Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS) Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS) Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (PHOTOS)
Tiny Escape Artist Sends Virginia Police Down The Drain In Adorable Rescue (Photos) Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just ask one tiny Virginia kitten who found itself in a tight spot and needed a little help from the boys in blue. Officers with the Warrenton Police Department in Fauquier County went to unusual lengths to rescue the pint-sized troublemaker after it became trapped inside a drainage pipe. The cat rescue in Virginia. Warrenton Police And this little escape artist wasn't making things easy. According to the department, it took several attempts, plenty of patience, and some teamwork before officers could finally get their paws on …

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Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Sisters' One World Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Sisters' One World Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Sisters' One World Cafe Twice In Six Weeks
Door Shattered, Registers Stolen As Thieves Strike Sisters' One World Cafe Twice In Six Weeks Twice in just two months, a longtime Maryland restaurant has been left picking up the pieces. Now, the community it has served for decades is stepping up to return the favor. One World Cafe, a neighborhood staple near Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, is getting a helping hand after back-to-back break-ins left sisters Cindy and Susan Novak facing mounting expenses and another setback for their small business. The sisters, both Baltimore natives and graduates of the Institute of Notre Dame, have spent years building a place where customers can gather over a meal and feel at home. Now, …

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Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions
Guinness To Pour Final Pint At Popular Maryland Brewery After Welcoming Millions After more than eight years, millions of visitors, and hundreds of beers, a popular Maryland brewery is preparing to pour its final pint. Guinness Open Gate Brewery, located at 5001 Washington Blvd. in Halethorpe, will close to the public on Sunday, Nov. 1, ending a run that helped turn a historic Baltimore County distillery property into a destination for beer lovers. For Maryland beer enthusiasts, it marks the end of an experiment that brought one of Ireland's most recognizable brands to the heart of the American craft brewing scene. Guinness opened the Baltimore County brewery in 2018, …

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