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WATCH: Storms roll through DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Heavy storms brought bouts of rain, lightning and hail as it began rolling through the D.C. area on Thursday night. Here’s what some DC News Now viewers captured in their neighborhoods: Lightning striking near Colgan High School in Prince William County, Va. — Hail in Boyds, Md. — Golfball-sized hail […]
Alice Ferguson Foundation set to celebrate its 70th
The Alice Ferguson Foundation invites the community to raise a glass on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the 10th Annual Pinot on the Potomac wine tasting and garden party, to celebrate the foundation’s 70th anniversary of providing environmental education to students and adults throughout the Potomac River watershed. “For seven decades, we’ve been dedicated to inspiring students and adults throughout the Potomac River watershed to cherish and protect our natural world,” said Theresa Cullen, Executive Director of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. “Pinot on the Potomac is...
Marilyn Mosby seeks permission to travel to California for employment training
Lawyer for the federally convicted former Baltimore state’s attorney, who was sentenced to home detention, says the trip is required as part of a tentative job offer. Marilyn Mosby, who was sentenced to home detention as part of her conviction for mortgage fraud and perjury charges, has asked for permission to travel between Maryland and California from September 29 to October 6 for employment purposes.
Add another presidential candidate to the mix: Green Party qualifies for ballot in Maryland
Maryland election officials certified that the Green Party had collected more than the 10,000 petition signatures needed to be officially recognized by the state as a political party, a designation that lets it place candidates on the ballot.
Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Flooded Roads, Stranded Vehicles, Downed Wires To Frederick County
For a time, the area was under a thunderstorm warning. House Fire on Flint Hill Rd, Aug. 29th, 2024 (Photo from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Frederick, Md (KM) A thunderstorm came through Frederick County late Thursday afternoon bringing heavy rains, flooded roads, stranded vehicles and downed wires, mostly in the Frederick city area.
Hagerstown-area high school football scores, live updates from Week 1
Welcome to the Friday Night Live football scoreboard, with in-game updates from all of the Hagerstown area's football teams in action on Week 1. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, so be sure to check in often, and we'll be adding highlights from social media and on-site reporters and photographers throughout the night....
THE THREE SWINGIN' LITTLE PIGS Comes to Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, led by Artistic Director Julie Herber, will present The Three Swingin’ Little Pigs, a modern musical twist on the classic tale. This original production follows a trio of pigs as they leave the farm for the big city, where they encounter Wolfie, the smooth talking owner of a club who makes them an offer they can’t refuse. With catchy songs, and lively dance numbers, this swingin’ musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages, but is particularly geared towards children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Storm leads to power outages, road closures
Police and emergency workers in Frederick County responded to a variety of calls Thursday night as thunderstorms swept through parts of the county. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on the scene of an incident with several power lines down that closed Md. 355 between Araby Church Road and New Technology Way, spokeswoman Katie Robine said. Meanwhile, the Urbana Regional Library ...
Damage estimated at $200K for downtown Frederick fire
Tuesday’s fire in downtown Frederick caused an estimated $200,000 in damage, but the cause remains unclear, a fire official said. The fire marshal has ruled the fire as accidental. The smoke and blaze damaged two adjacent buildings, both with restaurants — River Bar and Grill is one; Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Grill is the other — on the street level and apartments above and to the rear. The fire ...
Frederick's director of housing and human services resigns
Ramenta Cottrell, the city of Frederick’s director of housing and human services, has resigned from her post. Cottrell had been the head of the department since October 2020. Her salary was $154,266. Cottrell declined to comment for this story. The reason for Cottrell’s resignation was not made public as of Thursday. “We received Ramenta’s letter of resignation this week,” city spokesman Allen ...
Dunne calls for independent probe in Hayfield recruiting scandal
Two days before Hayfield Secondary School’s season opener against West Springfield High School, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid stood in Hayfield’s auditorium at a fiery community meeting in Alexandria. Flanked by her top legal and communications deputies in the front row, Reid told about 150 parents, staff, and community members that an internal investigation had cleared the school’s new football coach, Darryl Overton, and school district administrators of any wrongdoing regarding allegations of financial impropriety, retaliation, and illegal recruiting of more than 30 football players to the school. The players came from Freedom High School in Prince William County.
New report breaks down how much Virginia’s school districts spend per student
NORFOLK, Va. — Data collected by The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) dissects just how much money Virginia’s school districts are investing into each student. Combining numbers from fiscal year 2023 spending reports from each locality and enrollment figures from the Virginia Department of Education, the report ranks each district based on how much it spent on teaching per student.
September Special Events and Programs By Montgomery Parks
Get back in the swing of things at Montgomery Parks. There’s the return of the Fall Twilight Concert Series, Acoustics and Ales and Sunday Serenade, tree climbing and other events for those 55+, Latino Conservation Week and more this September at Parks. Montgomery Parks’ September events highlights include:
Anti-Israel group at Univ. of Maryland reserves quad for anniversary of Hamas invasion
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (TND) — The University of Maryland chapter of "Students for Justice in Palestine" has reserved space on the school's main quad on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist invasion of Israel, a Jewish organization at the school said in a statement Tuesday. Maryland Hillel, which provides...
Lilah leavetaking: Dog-themed, custom art sold off as Shepherdstown restaurant set to close
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Founded during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dec. 2020, Lilah has become a beloved eating establishment for many members of the local community. The American and international fusion restaurant moved into 115 East German Street in Shepherdstown after the location’s previous restaurant, Domestic, moved to Frederick, Md. And over the time since then, owner Connie Simmons has brought vitality to the space, with live music and numerous special events, including trivia nights, karaoke nights and drag brunches.
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