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Dedication to be held for historic Dorchester County church
Wheatley Methodist Church sits in northern Dorchester County, Maryland’s Fork District, on land King George II granted to a William Wheatley during the early 18th century. It was built 1784 to be a “preaching house served by clergy of those people called Methodist.” The building, constructed of heavy old-growth timber framing secured with wrought nails, has existed since one year following the end of the American Revolution and five years prior to George Washington becoming the first elected American president. ...
Big Ten Network sets up website for Washington Huskies fans impacted by Comcast issue
The start of the 2024 Washington Huskies football season might get disrupted for a few fans. Unfortunately, the Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and USC Trojans are caught up as collateral damage in the dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast Xfinity. The two entities are currently caught...
U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond
Jewish campus groups and parents are criticizing a reported decision by the University of Maryland allowing a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on campus on Oct. 7, the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The permit was given to Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the...
Frederick businesses recovering from storm damage
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — As businesses around Frederick are getting ready for Labor Day weekend, some are dealing with the aftermath of severe weather that hit the area Thursday evening. Jessica Jordan had to close her store after it started flooding. “I’ve been kind of numb,” Jordan said. “I can’t believe that, because […]
WHUR Announces New Afternoon Drive Show: Joe Claire and Nina Brown
Howard University-owned WHUR-FM is adding a new, locally focused afternoon show to its line-up. “The Nina Brown and Joe Clair Afternoon Show” launches Tuesday, September 3rdat 3p.m. starring DC’s own Comedian and Multimedia HostJoe Clair and Radio Personality and Television Actress Nina Brown. Together, the dynamic duo...
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
NCUA Prohibits One Individual from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution
An Order of Prohibition prohibits a party from ever working for a federally insured depository institution. In addition to Orders of Prohibition, the NCUA, on occasion, issues administrative orders, which are formal, legally enforceable orders issued pursuant to Section 206 of the Federal Credit Union Act. Generally, the NCUA issues administrative orders when it finds that a credit union — or persons affiliated with a credit union — have violated a law, rule, or regulation; breached a fiduciary duty; or engaged in an unsafe or unsound practice.
Winning $2.68 Million Match 6 Lottery Ticket Sold In Chambersburg
The winning ticket sold at the Corner Convenience & Smoke Store, 3815 Scotland Main Street, Chambersburg, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn: 6-8-16-20-30-39. More than 70,300 other Match 6 Lotto tickets also won prizes in the drawing. Players...
Police identify victims in murder-suicide investigation in Rockville
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released the names of the victims of a double shooting in Rockville that happened on Thursday. According to police, just before 8 a.m., officers were called to the 14900 block of Southlawn Lane for a shooting. There, police found 60-year-old Civil Jean […]
Man Charged With Murdering DC Father In Temple Hills Home: Police
A 23-year-old man with no fixed address has been charged in connection to the killing of District resident James Page earlier this summer, authorities announced on Friday. Damonte Isaiah Harris has been taken into custody following a lengthy investigation into the Temple Hills shooting that claimed the life of the beloved father of several sons.
Whitetail Mountain Resort ready to welcome mountain snow enthusiasts
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Outdoor thermometers continue to sizzle outside in the summer heat, but some D.C. area families are already thinking about fall and winter getaways. Consider the cold weather possibilities. The slopes will be covered with snow, and all the lush mountain greenery will soon give way to skiers and […]
What’s Tea? ‘RHOP’ Alum Katie Rost Shares Cozy Photo With Monique Samuels’ Ex-Husband
Roommates, get into this unexpected ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ link-up! Katie Rost, from season one, was spotted in a cozy pose with the ex-husband of another former ‘RHOP’ alum, Monique Samuels. In the circulating image, Katie and Chris Samuels appear cozy and familiar. Naturally, the internet streets have been buzzing with questions! What’s Tea With [...] The post What’s Tea? ‘RHOP’ Alum Katie Rost Shares Cozy Photo With Monique Samuels’ Ex-Husband appeared first on The Shade Room.
The Mount Opens Its School of Health Professions in Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary’s University is getting a little closer to Emmitsburg. The university is planning to start a physician assistant program in the Daughters of Charity building on South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg. “We are developing a premier Physician Assistant (PA) program and recognize the important responsibility of training...
CHS and SES Lead the Way in Green Initiatives
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, Catoctin High School (CHS) and Sabillasville Environmental School (SES) are making significant strides in promoting environmental consciousness among students and staff. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, both schools are setting the standard for what it means to be a Green School. In...
Bowie State University Unveils New Martin Luther King, Jr. Center
Bowie State University officially inaugurated the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. The landmark facility is designed to foster creativity and inspire students to harness their voices for social change. Costing $166 million and spanning 192,000 square feet, the center is set to become the heart of BSU’s communications and humanities programs.
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