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Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps Off Probation After DUI

The most decorated Olympian of all time is off probation. Rodgers Forge native Michael Phelps was on probation for 18 months after pleading guilty to driving under the influence in 2014.

After his arrest on Sept. 30, 2014, Phelps reportedly attended a six-week inpatient rehabilitation program in Arizona.»»»Read more.

Walmart, Target Recall Frozen Vegetables Over Potential Listeria Contamination

A company that supplies frozen vegetables for Target and Walmart store brands has issued a nationwide recall of some products due to listeria contamination concerns, the FDA has announced.»»»Read more.

Protests in Baltimore Anticipated as Verdict in Officer Goodson Trial Approaches

The Maryland National Guard and law enforcement agencies across the region have reportedly been put on alert as the city of Baltimore awaits the verdict for Officer Caesar Goodson, the policeman charged with murder in the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. »»»Read more.

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• 'Independence Day' Double Feature Thursday at Regal Theaters
• Grand Opening Weekend for New Silver Spring H&M Store Kicks Off Thursday
• 14-Year-Old Drowned in Pool at Apartment Complex: Police
• Maryland's Bumpy Weather Forecast: When Will Storms Return?
• Police: Same SUV Involved in Three Crashes, One Killed Rockville Driver
• One-Vehicle Crash Killed Man Found Dead in Car Along I-95
• Two Pedestrians Identified, One Critically Hurt, After Being Hit by Drunk Driver
• Screwdriver-Wielding Robbery Suspect Sought By Police
• Child Porn Conviction Sends South County Man to Prison