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Hagerstown Weis Market gets remodel; World Treasurers Thrift Shop moves to bigger store
Weis Market in Hagerstown's North End gets remodel. Weis Markets recently held a grand reopening of its Shank Farm Way store in Hagerstown's North End after what a company news release described as a major remodel. The remodel included updating the interior decor and redesigning the deli and food service...
Staten Island FerryHawks falter in series finale in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks dropped the final game of a three-game series against Hagerstown Sunday evening by a final score of 6-3. The FerryHawks ended their road trip with a 2-4 record and are now 27-32 as the first half of the Atlantic League season ends on July 5.
Magic Johnson invites Maryland teen Olympian to Commanders game
WASHINGTON — A rising junior at Bullis School in Bowie, Maryland has had quite a week. From breaking world records and finding out he'd be making his first Olympic appearance this summer, to getting a once-in-a-lifetime invite from a sports legend, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson had a lot to celebrate in June.
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
Alexandria Author John Wasowicz Publishes ‘Spite House’
Alexandria author John Wasowicz is publishing his seventh legal mystery this summer, Spite House” featuring attorney Mo Katz, set in Alexandria. “There’s a beauty to Alexandria, there are ghosts there from the Civil War, the Revolutionary War,” he said. “It lends itself to wanting to be captured in literature.”
Trump-backed challenger beats US House Republican Bob Good in Virginia primary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Bob Good, the leader of a hardline House group, lost a Virginia primary for his seat to state Senator John McGuire, who was endorsed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Maryland department of housing secretary tours Pocomoke, Snow Hill
Maryland department of housing secretary tours Pocomoke, Snow Hill. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day traveled across Worcester County on June 26 to learn about the needs of the area. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day traveled across Worcester County on June...
Häagen-Dazs to Open in Gaithersburg
Häagen-Dazs is coming 211 Market St W in Gaithersburg, according to a listing by Kimco Realty. The ice cream shop will be located in the space previously occupied by Bel Pre Family Dental in Kentlands. Häagen-Dazs stores offer “irresistible creations made with Haagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream and sorbet.” The...
Orioles rival is furious with latest MLB Pipeline rankings thanks to Jackson Holliday
A mere 38.2 miles separate the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals' respective ballparks, but only one spot in the rankings divides their top prospects. On Monday, Sam Dykstra of the MLB Pipeline released a freshly updated version of the top 100 farm system players in baseball. Little did the reporter know he'd set Nationals fans ablaze by listing Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday No. 1 -- ahead of Washington left fielder James Wood.
Impaired driver crashes into patrol cars while trying to run from officers, sheriff's office says
ST CHARLES, Md. — An Upper Marlboro woman is facing several charges after allegedly attempting to run from officers early Sunday morning. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, officers were called to Mall Circle just after 2 a.m. for the report of a hit-and-run crash. While officers were in the area, they found the accused driver in her car still in the parking lot.
Dave & Buster’s To Get $700K in Upgrades
Dave & Buster’s officially opened its Rio location at 9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg in July 2019. The restaurant/entertainment center has just celebrated five years and will be getting approximately $700K in upgrades/renovations. Back in February 2018, we reported that Dave & Buster’s executed a lease at 9811 Washingtonian...
Maryland department of housing issues $3.8M in bonds to Berlin
Maryland department of housing issues $3.8M in bonds to Berlin. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has officially issued $3.8 million in bonds to support planned infrastructure improvements in the Town of Berlin. Funds to cover electric meter upgrades, new public works facility. The Maryland Department of Housing...
Permit Issued For $9.4 Million Addition at Elementary School
A permit has been issued to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) for construction of a $9.4 million addition at Greencastle Elementary School in Silver Spring (Fairland). Per the MCPS Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), projections indicated enrollment at Greencastle Elementary School would exceed capacity by the end of the six-year planning period. A feasibility study was conducted to determine the cost and scope of an addition project. An FY 2023 appropriation was approved to begin the architectural design for an addition project at this school. An FY2024 appropriation was approved for construction funds.
Supervisors hold Valley Health’s $285M bond hostage over lack of response, loss of services
LURAY, July 1 — During Monday night’s work session, what appeared to be a routine resolution to endorse revenue bond refinancing for Valley Health was transformed into an ultimatum by the Page County Board of Supervisors. “We have asked for meetings in the past to discuss how they...
Man Dead After Dispute With Neighbor Over Dogs; Police Investigating
Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of 40-year-old Marvin Rolando Guevara Guevara after an incident that occurred in the 20200 block of Bucklodge Road in Boyds last month. Per the news release: “On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 7:29 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for...
3 dogs stolen from owners at gunpoint in DC, Prince George's County
WASHINGTON - Police in both D.C. and Prince George’s County are investigating the theft of three dogs, taken from their owners at gunpoint over the weekend. In D.C., police say the dog was stolen Saturday night on Fort Davis Street in Southeast. In Prince George’s County, the theft happened around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Both dog owners say a gun was involved.
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