Peter Biar Ajak, an activist living in Bethesda, was arrested in Phoenix on March 1 and charged with attempting to smuggle weapons from the United States to South Sudan. Ajak, who has pleaded not guilty, faces up to 50 years in prison when his trial starts in August. [The Baltimore Banner]
Wrestler Helen Maroulis is headed to the Paris Olympics
On Saturday, Rockville native Helen Maroulis qualified to wrestle in a record-setting third Olympics. The 32-year-old, who won gold at the 2016 Olympics, is headed to Paris where she will also set the record for oldest female wrestler to represent the U.S. [NBC Sports]
Ride free on Earth Day
Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is joining the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) in offering fare-free trips for riders on Monday in celebration of Earth Day. [Montgomery County Government]
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