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I became a proud trad wife at 22 – trolls say I’m ‘pathetic’ & ‘don’t have a brain’ but this is my dream life
A 'TRAD wife' whose typical day revolves around cooking, cleaning, and taking care of the kids, shared how she's constantly told by online trolls she doesn't have a brain. Victoria Yost is a self-proclaimed trad wife, having quit her job to take on all stereotypical gender roles, she is entirely responsible for the household chores including all cleaning and cooking as well as the family's childcare needs 24/7.
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf
"Mr. Papagiorgio" is Maryland's newest millionaire after winning big on a 100X The Cash scratch-off ticket, which they celebrated with a game of golf after given the go ahead to take off from their boss. What started as a routine day for the construction workers began with a Frederick man...
MD Cracks Down on Drunk Boating as “Nick’s Law” Goes into Effect
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) used the busy Fourth of July weekend this year to send boaters a clear message about drinking and driving on the water. NRP heightened their enforcement from July 4-6 during “Operation Dry Water” and made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI). That’s the highest number of Operation Dry Water arrests in six years.
Incoming Maryland Director of Rural Economic Strategy Carl Anderton talks new role
Maryland’s new director of rural economic strategy is scheduled to start the role this month in the state’s Department of Commerce, taking on a portfolio that includes 15 counties across the state. During a July 17 interview at the State House in Annapolis, Del. Carl Anderton Jr., R-Wicomico, cited his love of home and conversations with Gov. Wes Moore as reasons why he is resigning his seat of nine years in the Maryland General Assembly to join...
District renews contract with behavioral consulting organization for Bester Elementary
The Washington County Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew a contract with a state behavioral consulting organization that provides behavioral health services to Bester Elementary School. The contract was originally awarded in August 2022, and the board voted 4-3 to renew it from now until June 30 of next year. After the vote, district associate superintendent Jennifer Webster showed a presentation on the benefits of board-certified behavioral analysts in Bester Elementary. Members April Zentmeyer, Darrell Evans...
This Maryland suburb ranks as one of the country's best, new ranking finds
NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — There are plenty of beautiful places to call home across the D.C. region. But one suburb in Montgomery County reigns supreme. At least according to the folks over at Travel + Leisure. They recently ranked 10 suburbs across the U.S. as the best suburbs to live. North Bethesda was ranked No. 4 overall.
Montgomery Co. student named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate
Tara Prakash is 18 years old and has already performed on the stage at the Kennedy Center. She’s not a musician, but a rising senior at Sidwell Friends School. Prakash was recently named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate. Prakash, who lives in Chevy Chase, said she learned about...
Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’
Earlier, he called Staunton's newspaper "podunk" and said it was "ridonkulous" to drive to Abingdon for a campaign forum. The post Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Volunteers needed for creek cleanup project on July 27
Members of the Washington County Clean County Initiative and the Creek Cleanup Project are looking for volunteers to join them on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon for a clean-up event. The event will be held at the Hancock Boat Ramp, off Canal Street. Volunteers are encouraged to...
Orioles Ace Predicted to Sign $255.5 Million Contract
Amid another Cy Young-worthy campaign, Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is headed for a lucrative payday in free agency. But for how much, and with what team, remains up in air. In a July 18 column for Bleacher Report, Joel Reuter predicted that the 29-year-old will sign a seven-year, $255.5...
Frederick Aldermen Considering Changes To Local Gun Laws
This one would cover bb guns and other similar weapons. Frederick, Md (KM) Possessing, carrying, wearing or brandishing bb guns, air guns, replica firearms and other similar weapons would be prohibited under an amendment to Frederick City’s municipal code being considered by the Board of Aldermen. During a presentation...
Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman involved in legal battle over Baltimore Ravens star’s trademark symbol
BALTIMORE Ravens star Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman are locked in a legal battle over their pieces of eight. Both quarterbacks wore the No. 8 during their illustrious NFL careers – and they now are fighting over copyright issues relating to the number. Jackson owns or has...
Ravens Named a Trade Spot for Patriots’ Pro Bowler for a Conditional Pick
The trade deadline is four months away, but teams and fans are already considering how they can make their team between the start of training camp and the deadline. For the Baltimore Ravens it could possibly mean upgrading their edge position with former draft pick Matthew Judon. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher...
Woman accused of repeatedly punching sister's cat, charged with felony
A Frederick woman is accused of punching her sister’s cat about 10 times, causing injuries, after the cat urinated in the living room, then scratched her finger, according to court documents. Valerie Oghomienor, 24, was charged with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of animal cruelty. Reached by phone on Thursday, she declined to comment on the allegations. The cat, named ...
FBI assisting investigation into man who attacked two women along C&O Canal
The FBI is helping the National Park Service investigate attacks against two women along the C&O Canal Towpath Trail in early March. Authorities believe the same man committed both attacks. The National Park Service is working with the FBI to identify the man, Christiana Hanson, a public affairs officer for the Park Service, said in a phone interview. The FBI Baltimore Press Office confirmed ...
Feds seek 37 months imprisonment for Frederick man's role in U.S. Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors are recommending 37 months imprisonment for a Frederick man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to assaulting multiple law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Cook, 25, was convicted on March 21 of two felony counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. Cook is scheduled to be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. on Friday ...
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