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The Story Behind the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Alexandria
Finding affordable housing in the Washington region is a challenge today, but it’s not a new challenge. The Pope-Leighey House at Woodlawn, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique example of 1940s, intentionally designed affordable living. In 1939, journalist Loren Pope, a 28-year-old copy editor at...
New restaurant taking over former Delirium Cafe spot in Leesburg
Details are still scarce, but it looks like the building at the corner of South King Street and Loudoun Street SW may have a new tenant. That’s the building with blue shutters, blue door frames and blue window frames at 101 South King that for many years was the Delirium Cafe — until it closed its doors back in early March.
Battlefield grad Lauren Hoffman hurdles her way to Paris Games
Lauren Hoffman’s introduction to the hurdles occurred under spartan conditions. Instead of using a track with actual hurdles, she learned the art of running and jumping by clearing three “Open House” signs stuck in the common area in her Dominion Valley cul-de-sac. Chances are the real estate...
July 26 Humidity Drops But We Have A Growing Drought And Some Wildfire Haze
The stalled front is on the move. As it began to push south, the expected thunderstorms were underwhelming. Now we have concern for the growing drought as dry weather will take us through the weekend. However, we did time out this pleasant weather for the weekend. The only glitch might...
Will decline in population affect local festivals, organizations? Here's what they say
Editor's Note: This is the second part in an occasional series looking at how the Somerset County region plans to prepare for a predicted 8,000 population drop by 2050. How would a projected decrease in population affect entertainment and tourism in Somerset County? Can local organizations continue to keep all or some of...
Fatal crash on Indian Head Highway: woman killed, two injured
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - A multi-vehicle accident on Route 210 at Fort Washington Road resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries on Friday evening, according to Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The crash, which occurred around 6:15 p.m., left several individuals trapped in their vehicles. Emergency...
New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council. Bill 15-23 was approved last summer, but the regulations adopted by Montgomery County this week allow the bill to officially go into effect. Under the law,...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visits Ravens practice, hypes Lamar Jackson
Come January, Lamar Jackson might be able to look back at the video embedded below and say: “wow, look at the Vice President hype up my game!”. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, according to multiple reports, is on the short list of potential candidates to be Kamala Harris’ running mate in November’s election.
State Senator Corderman – Hagerstown “in crisis and under seige”
HAGERSTOWN – In a 24 July 2024 letter to Mayor Martinez and Council, Paul Corderman pens a two page letter with 8 action points fueled by last week’s homicide. Corderman stated “that event once again demonstrated a lack of urgency and prioritization from City Hall.” Read the full letter here!
West Virginia Player Finds Unexpected Joy in Maryland
Lottery luck came to call on West Virginia’s Annette Smith when she bought a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket. Maryland native Annette Smith, who is a dedicated player of a variety of games, favors scratch-offs, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5. She currently resides in West Virginia but has crossed state lines for several years to try her luck. Her love of Lottery games, fueled by a mix of fun and hope for financial relief during challenging economic times, led to a $50,000 Pick 5 win.
Local Daily Media Acquires Maryland’s ‘Free Country’ WFRE.
Connoisseur Media agrees to sell its Frederick, MD, stations “Free Country” WFRE-FM (99.9) and “Free Talk” WFMD-AM (960) to Local Daily Media of Williamsburg, VA. Completion of the deal is subject to FCC approval and other customary closing conditions. "While it is difficult for us to...
Pep rally in Bethesda celebrates 3 Montgomery County natives heading to Olympics for swimming
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Many gathered at a pep rally in Bethesda to cheer on three swimmers from Montgomery County who are going to compete in the Olympics. Representing 15% of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Swimming Team, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell all attended Stone Ridge School and will be heading […]
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