Maryland
Kevin McLinton, former Maryland men’s basketball point guard, dies at 52
Kevin McLinton, who shaped himself into the top facilitator for the Maryland men’s basketball program in his final three seasons from 1990 to 1993, died Thursday morning. He was 52.
The cause of death was not immediately known. Earlier Thursday, McLinton posted a photo of himself in a hospital to his Facebook account. “Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them,” he wrote.
“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 season,” the Terps program posted on X, formerly Twitter. “We send our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.”
In 91 games from 1989 to 1993 under then-new coach Gary Williams, McLinton averaged 11.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound point guard still ranks fourth on the school’s all-time list in assists per game and ninth in total assists with 469.
Jerrod Mustaf, whose sophomore season in 1989-90 overlapped with McLinton’s freshman year, said he has known McLinton since they were teenagers at one of Morgan Wootten’s summer basketball camps at DeMatha High in Hyattsville when Mustaf was a counselor and McLinton was a camper.
Mustaf — who spent four seasons in the NBA, including the last three with the Phoenix Suns — said the 1989-90 squad struggled to find consistency at the point guard position.
“Every team he played on in our scrimmages, they were winning. He was just so talented,” Mustaf recalled. “We [Mustaf and Tony Massenburg] gave him the nickname ‘Juice’ because we thought he resembled O.J. Simpson when O.J. Simpson was running through the airport in that commercial. This was back in ’89. We used to say, ‘Oh, that’s Juice.’”
As a senior for the 1992-93 season, McLinton served as co-captain along with power forward Evers Burns, a Woodlawn graduate, and enjoyed career highs in points (15.8 per game) and assists (6.3). His average assists total that year ranks eighth on the program’s single-season list, and he led the Terps in assists for three consecutive seasons from 1990 to 1993.
The son of former Washington linebacker Harold McLinton, Kevin McLinton grew up in Silver Spring and helped Springbrook High capture Class 4A state championships in basketball (1987-88) and football (1988) before enrolling at Maryland. Younger brother Darren McLinton averaged 13.0 points, 2.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds in four seasons at James Madison, which was coached by the late Lefty Driesell, who had helmed the Terps from 1969 to 1986.
McLinton’s son Kevin “KJ” McLinton Jr. recently completed his freshman year at Wakefield High in Arlington, Virginia, contributing to a basketball team that went 21-5 and won the Liberty District title while earning a spot on the All-District defensive team.
As proud as he was of his son, McLinton was the type to reach out to friends to congratulate them for their accomplishments and those of their family members. Mustaf said McLinton was one of the first people to contact him when Mustaf’s son, Jaeden Mustaf, committed to play at Georgia Tech.
“We’re going to miss him,” Jerrod Mustaf said, adding that the 1989-90 team has lost forwards Rodney Walker (Cardinal Gibbons) and Kevin Chamberlain, guard Teyon McCoy and now McLinton. “Miss the conversations, just miss having one of our fellow Terps around. It’s just a devastating loss for the community.”
This story might be updated.
Maryland
4th of July fireworks: How and where to watch 2024 celebrations in Maryland & Virginia
The Fourth of July is a short distance away and the festivities are in the air. And a fireworks show is a must to celebrate the Independence Day of America. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact scenic viewpoints to watch fireworks. In this article, we will explore the top scenic locations in Maryland and Virginia to watch the fireworks the right way.
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Fourth of July fireworks show in Maryland: Top locations to visit
Six Flags America Fireworks Celebration: Timing
Plan your day at Six Flags America for the celebration of the Fourth of July with their day-long activities including rides, slides, and entertainment and an evening filled with DJ parties. Conclude your day with a display of fun fireworks at 9:15 pm. The tickets for the three-day event from July 4 to July 6 are priced at $25 and offer VIP fireworks packages as well, as reported by NBC Washington.
Germantown Glory Concert and Fireworks: Timing
For the folks residing in Montgomery County, the concert will be a family-friendly option to celebrate Independence Day. There is no entry fee and the concert will start at 7 pm on July 4. Visit the South Germantown Recreational Park in Boyds with your picnic sets and enjoy food from vendors as you enjoy the lively performance by the Central City Orchestra. No pets and alcoholic beverages are allowed at the concert.
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Rockville’s Independence Day Celebration: Timing
Enjoy the music era of the 80s and 90s covered by the band Uncle Jesse followed by the address from the mayor and council. As reported by NBC Washington, visit Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park (1800 Piccard Drive, Rockville, Maryland) by 7 pm and enjoy a performance by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. There are parking lots available and everyone is encouraged to bring blankets and picnic sets to enjoy a comfortable evening. Fireworks will follow at 9:15 pm and there is no admission fee.
Frederick’s 4th: Timing
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Frederick County at Baker Park, Frederick, Maryland from noon to dusk. The two-stage set for the event will ensure family entertainment with rides, food, fireworks and more one and performances by Milk Mountain, Sons of Pirates, and 8 OHMS on the other. Wine and beer from three separate gardens will be available followed by an evening of fireworks. There is no admission fee for the celebrations.
Charles County Fairgrounds Fireworks
Station yourself at Charles County Fairgrounds (8440 Fairgrounds Road, La Plata, Maryland) by 10:30 pm on the Independence Day evening to celebrate with live music, food from vendors, rides for children and the must-show of fireworks. There is no admission fee to pay at the venue.
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Fourth of July fireworks show in Virginia: Top locations to visit
Stafford County
Those looking to celebrate Independence Day with food trucks, DJ and lawn games can head to John Lee Pratt Park (120 River Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia) with fireworks at 9:30 pm. According to NBC Washington, the event is free for residents of Stafford County and for others, there is a charge of $10 for every car and $5 for every walk-in. A life performance by the Fredericksburg concert band is also scheduled at 6:30 pm.
Manassas’ Celebrate America
The historic downtown of Manassas will start its celebration at 3:00 pm at Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm preceded by fun activities including kids’ rides, face paintings, and food from vendors. People interested can bring chairs, tables and blankets and station themselves on the Manassas Museum lawn.
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Great Falls
Looking for farms to celebrate the Fourth of July? Head towards Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Rd., Great Falls in Virginia who are offering fun activities including inflatable rides, a climbing wall and a cornhole tournament at a donation of $20 per family and premium locations for fireworks at $150-$300. The farms will open at 6 pm and individuals can participate or volunteer for the tournament through their website. Fireworks will follow at 9 pm.
Fairfax: We Stand United
The Fairfax High School is celebrating Independence Day with historic home tours and parades at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax. The evening shows will begin at 6:30 pm and fireworks at 9:30 pm. There is a space crunch in parking lots, however, people can park at Woodson High School and take a shuttle bus to the location of the fireworks, as reported by NBC Washington.
Great Meadow Independence Day Celebration
Head to 5089 Old Tavern Road, The Plains for a day full of activities priced at $50 per car in advance for up to six passengers and $60 at the gate. The Great Meadow is hosting their 35th annual Fourth of July celebrations which will start at 5 pm. Their award-winning fireworks with drones and will fire off at dusk. The day will kick off with an air show by the Flying Circus and lawn games for the family. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase or people can bring their picnic.
Maryland
Montgomery County man dies after altercation with neighbor, family seeks answers
GERMANTOWN, Md. – A Germantown man has passed away following a heated altercation with his neighbor nearly three weeks ago.
Montgomery County police reported that 40-year-old Marvin Guevara died over the weekend at a nearby hospital.
Guevara’s family is grappling with his sudden death, awaiting the results of an autopsy to understand what led to his tragic end.
“I really thought my dad was going to make it. He’s a really strong man. WAS a really strong man,” said Marvin Guevara Jr., Guevara’s son.
Guevara Sr. had been hospitalized for 17 days, fighting for his life after an argument turned physical with his next-door neighbor.
“My dad got hurt really bad,” added Guevara Jr.
According to Guevara Jr., who rushed to their home on Bucklodge Road in Boyds upon learning of the incident, his father was dizzy and struggling after sustaining multiple punches to the head during the dispute.
Police indicated that the altercation escalated when a female neighbor confronted Guevara about his dogs, which had wandered into her backyard.
The confrontation turned violent when the neighbor allegedly struck Guevara in the head.
Guevara’s daughter-in-law, who witnessed the incident, described the neighbor as attacking him from behind, causing him to collapse.
Video footage captured the tense aftermath, with voices heard urging Guevara to leave their property.
FOX 5 reached out to the neighbor for comment, who responded defensively, claiming Guevara had been trespassing.
Despite the family’s grief, no arrests have been made yet.
Police are awaiting the results of the autopsy from the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine the official cause of Guevara’s death.
“He was a wonderful person; always smiled. He was always there for others – always had a good heart,” Guevara Jr. remembered his father.
Maryland
Team Maryland Announces $2.5 Million to Bolster School-Based Medicaid & CHIP Services for Children – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $2.5 million in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding to bolster school-based health services for Maryland children.
Made available through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the federal dollars will be used to enhance facilities, recruit health care providers, and develop systems to further reinvest in growing school-based health care offerings for students. School-based health care allows children and adolescents – especially those in underserved communities – to access critical primary, preventive, mental, and behavioral health care in convenient, trusted settings, and has been shown to have positive impacts on both the health and academic outcomes of students.
“Investing in the health and wellbeing of our children is an investment in our future,” said the lawmakers. “Team Maryland has long fought to secure stronger, more expansive health benefits for children, particularly through Medicaid and CHIP, and this federal funding will help further that mission.”
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