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Fairfax County school board members sacrifice students’ stability for equity in redistricting policy
On July 18, in the middle of the summer when families are on vacation and school board members usually pass their most controversial policies, parents filled the auditorium at a Fairfax County school board meeting in protest of the county’s redistricting overhaul, Policy 8130. The school board members likely already knew what they were going […]
The Exigent Group, Part of Huron Capital in Detroit, Acquires Two HVAC Firms
The Exigent Group, the building mechanical and plumbing services platform of Detroit private equity firm Huron Capital, has acquired Smith-Boughan Mechanical in Ohio and Maryland’s Electrical Automation Systems (EASI) in […] The post The Exigent Group, Part of Huron Capital in Detroit, Acquires Two HVAC Firms appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Free Outdoor Concerts in Adams Morgan Begin Next Week!
The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is kicking off their popular (and free!) outdoor concert series, AdMo Vibe, next Wednesday, July 31. Local musicians will perform in Kalorama Park at 1865 Columbia Road, NW in Adams Morgan. The four-week series will kick-off on Wednesday, July 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. AdMo Vibe...
Montgomery County business owner giving back to help people live healthier lives
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — Musu Wheeler is the owner of Integrative Health Recreation in Gaithersburg, a business she started five years ago focusing on the importance of health and wellness. Wheeler is a physiologist and she said it’s important to promote the importance of health and wellness, especially in underserved communities. “We talk […]
The push to make Friendship Heights a ‘15-minute neighborhood’
D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, businesses in the Friendship Heights corridor were “on their own” before Montgomery County’s Friendship Heights Urban District was created, according to Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson. Friedson said the district and the nonprofit Friendship Heights Alliance are working together with D.C....
Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Last Seen on July 16
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Natasha Christina Mwirigi, a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring. Mwirigi was last seen on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in the 13900 block of Castle Blvd in...
GoFundMe started for West Virginia police officer involved in serious crash
CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fundraiser has been launched on behalf of Kassidy Noble, a Corporal with the Charles Town Police Department, who was severely injured in a traffic accident on Monday. Calvin Hinkle, Noble’s boyfriend, is seeking community support to help cover the unforeseen expenses her family is facing during this difficult time. […]
Royal Farms to Expand in Maryland
Mid-Atlantic c-store retailer Royal Farms has announced its latest expansion to the heart of Greenbelt, Md. The chain will open its new location in the area on Aug. 19. The Greenbelt site will be located just two minutes away from Greenbelt Park and eight minutes away from the NASA Goddard Visitor Center. This location will feature a gas station with 16 fueling positions and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Spare $20 leads to $100,000 scratch off prize in Smithsburg
23 July 2024- She’s not a regular player, the Washington County woman said, but if the moment is right, she will indulge in some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun. She recently had an extra $20 to spare and purchased two random scratch-offs, one of which was a Gold Rush 7s Multiplier instant ticket. That $10 game delivered a $100,000 top prize.
W.Va. Voters React To Biden Decision And Martinsburg Dancer To Join Touring Cast Of ‘Hamilton,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, President Joe Biden stepped away from his bid for a second term on Sunday and has now endorsed his vice president and running mate Kamala Harris. Briana Heaney spoke with West Virginia voters about how this decision affects what they will decide to do in November.
Hagerstown-area man uses 'Vegas Vacation' pseudonym to share story about huge lottery win
A Hagerstown-area man, using the name of a character who strikes it lucky in "Vegas Vacation," and a construction co-worker won $1 million recently from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off game, according to the agency. The Maryland Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. The Hagerstown-area man chose to use the pseudonym...
Biden's decision sparks funding questions for Maryland's Key Bridge and Red Line projects
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The seismic shift within the Democratic Party amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election has renewed questions about whether the partnership between Maryland and Washington leaders like to tout will result in funding for two big-ticket projects. First, funding for the Key...
Franklin County Announces 2024 Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Franklin County Commissioners have awarded six local high school graduates with a $2,500 scholarship each for nursing education. The scholarships are financed by proceeds from the 2013 sale of the county nursing home. Since its inception in 2017, the program has assisted 48 students. This year’s awardees include Megan Eshleman...
Wilson College Announces New Faculty Governance Model for 2024-25 Academic Year
Wilson College is set to introduce a new faculty governance model for the 2024-25 academic year. In a strategic shift designed to enhance academic leadership and governance, Elissa Heil, the current Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, will assume the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA).
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