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25 animals test positive for rabies in Frederick County, health officials say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials in Federick County, Md. warned the community to keep their pets and family safe after multiple animals tested positive for rabies. As of July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office said 25 animals tested positive for the deadly virus in the county. […]
Frederick Health nurse climbs Mount Everest
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Frederick Health Nurse Mila Nemtsov spent 12 days on what she said was a challenging and enlightening journey. “I think it’s a life-changing kind of monumental thing that you know, every human being needs to do to experience life,” Nemtsov said. Nemtsov climbed up 76,000 feet to the base […]
Bloom Asian Haus blossoms in downtown Frederick
The ceiling of Bloom Asian Haus is decorated with hanging ferns and colorful flowers — following the floral theme, one of the owners’ favorite dishes on the menu is Thai for “bouquet of purple flowers.” Chor uang is a traditional Thai dumpling in the shape of a purple flower filled with caramelized chicken, crushed peanuts and sweet radish. Wirat Assawamahasakda, one of the restaurant’s five ...
Montgomery County woman says travel agency encouraged her to lie on religious pilgrimage to Mecca
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A concerned Maryland woman is short of $11,000 after traveling to Saudi Arabia with the same traveling company as a Bowie couple who died in Mecca earlier in June. Nemata Kamara of Montgomery County traveled with Silver Spring-based traveling agency Ehajj and Umrah Tours in June to fulfill […]
As a Harpers Ferry museum closes, its 92 wax figures are looking for a new home
The home of the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, has been sold. Now, 92 of the 93 wax figures that help tell the story of Brown, the abolitionist who led the raid on the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859, need a new home. Ted...
Customizable gelato pop shop to open in downtown Silver Spring in mid-July
Fantasticks, a dessert shop that allows customers to customize gelato bars and popsicles with sprinkles, candies and drizzles of chocolate, is set to open its second Montgomery County location in downtown Silver Spring on the weekend of July 13. Kishan Bikki, founder of Fantasticks, said Wednesday the business is putting...
Local dog agility team learns new tricks
At a typical practice, Liv jogs onto the green turf field inside a Silver Spring industrial park warehouse, finds her starting position and waits for the signal. A moment later she’s off, leaping over hurdles, navigating the weave poles, and crawling through a corrugated tunnel. Liv navigates the obstacles in this fast-paced gambol. All for cheers and treats.
Your Guide to The Maryland International
Today at 5 p.m. EST, the Maryland International CCI4*-S will kick off with an opening ceremony followed by a reception at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland. EN editor Sally Spickard and reporter Veronica Green-Gott will be bringing you all the action from the ground. Stay tuned for our end of day reports and keep up with the action on Eventing Nation’s Instagram or on the Maryland Horse Trials Facebook page.
Concert News: National Philharmonic Announces 2024-2025 Season
(NORTH BETHESDA, MD) — National Philharmonic (NatPhil) announces its 2024-2025 Season, which opens in September with an all-Rachmaninoff program to celebrate NatPhil’s 40th Anniversary. The full season includes two orchestral concerts; two choral concerts presented in partnership with Cantate and The Washington Chorus (TWC); three performances of Handel’s Messiah; and the return of pianist Brian Ganz in recital. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland—the orchestra’s longstanding home in Montgomery County—with one performance of Handel’s Messiah also presented at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.
18 Shop Smart in Clarksburg: A Curated List of Top Grocery Stores
Located in the beautiful town of Clarksburg, MA, grocery stores play a vital role in the community by providing a variety of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household items for residents and visitors alike. Whether you’re in need of a quick snack, preparing for a family meal, or stocking up...
Popup Exhibit Highlights Local Impact of Revolutionary War
The public is invited to a special exhibit Friday, July 5 at the Donaldson Log Cabin in Leesburg. Visitors can see records from local participants in the Revolutionary War and explore the stories of residents before, during, and after the war, as documented by archival items from Thomas Balch Library and historic Loudoun County Court Records.
Howard Jones to Headline Crossroads Music Festival in Leeburg
BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival, an event to raise funds for nonprofits serving children in Loudoun County, will feature British singer, songwriter and electronic music pioneer Howard Jones. This year’s festival will take place in venues throughout downtown Leesburg on Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21 and feature performances...
Loudoun Cider House Opens Tasting Room in Leesburg
Loudoun Cider House is opening its tasting room in Leesburg July 5, becoming the fifth cidery location in the county. Owned by Kelly and Steve Ewell, Loudoun Cider House began in 2021 and bottled its first official hard cider in 2022. Loudoun Cider House has four hard ciders available. Farmhouse,...
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