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‘There’s something for everyone’: Silver Spring named best place for families
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring was named the number one place to live for families in a recent Fortune Magazine ranking that analyzed over 2,000 American cities – an honor that’s no surprise to the people who live there. The community sits just a few miles away from the epicenter of […]
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
Hundreds join Stone Ridge celebration of its three Olympic swimmers
The cheers echoing throughout Bethesda’s Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart gym on Thursday were almost overwhelming. The more than 800 Stone Ridge community members joining in on the cheering were part of an afternoon pep rally celebrating three alums competing on the swimming world stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell.
County approves ARPA funding, number of bills
EASTON — Nearly $2.3 million in ARPA funding to nonprofit organizations and county departments was approved by the Talbot County Council on Tuesday. Almost $1.4 million of the funds are allocated to 15 different nonprofits. Three county departments — public works, economic development and tourism, and technical services — are set to receive a combined $755,000. A total of $144,000 is set aside for two Maryland Broadband Cooperative cell tower...
Weather Flash: Different beach flags, understanding what they mean
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s beach season, and when you are at the beach, you may see different-colored flags near or at the lifeguard stands. But what do the various colors represent, and how do you know when it is safe to be in the water and when it’s not? Different flag meanings:
Virginia Inmate Escape: Woman Charged with Felony for Aiding Fugitive
A woman accused of helping a Virginia inmate escape from custody last year was charged with a felony by a Richmond Circuit Court grand jury this month. Sasha Castillo, from Washington, D.C., is facing a felony charge for aiding the escape of a prisoner. The charge is connected to the...
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Apple reaches its first-ever union deal with workers at a Maryland store
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country.The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced Friday evening that it struck a three-year deal with the company that will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers.The agreement must be approved by roughly 85 employees at the store, which is located in the Baltimore suburb of Towson. A vote is scheduled for Aug. 6."By reaching a tentative agreement with Apple, we...
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area gets state funds
ANNAPOLIS — Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has received a portion of a $5.19 million award by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support four programs. The 87 matching grant awards will go to various projects across Maryland to support economic development and tourism. LSHG was awarded $253,450. One of seven heritage areas in the state, the Darlington-based non profit will assign $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 management grants. Another $25,000 will be assigned to award FY25 block grants to eligible non profits along the Susquehanna River in Cecil and Harford counties. Hamer’s Town Art Center in Havre de Grace received $100,000 though the heritage area, and $28,450 will be spent on roof repairs for the Susquehanna Lock House Museum.
Authorities search Gaithersburg ponds for missing autistic child
Montgomery County police and fire and rescue service crews were searching the ponds at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg on Saturday evening for a missing 6-year-old boy. Fawzan Hassan, who is autistic and non-verbal, was last seen at the park at 506 S. Frederick Ave. at about 3 p.m., according to police.
Advisories for park visitors posted as harmful microcystin detected at Lake Frank and Lake Needwood
Recent tests showed the presence of microcystin, a toxin produced by a species of cyanobacteria. According to the park system’s website, microcystin is a toxic compound “that is harmful at elevated levels occurring during algal blooms.”. Matt Harper, natural resources manager for Montgomery Parks, said test results obtained...
Community reacts to toxic algae found in 2 Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Yellow signs are posted all around Lake Needwood and Lake Frank cautioning people that high levels of blue-green algae have been found in the water. Officials are asking visitors to avoid contact with the water because the consequences could be severe. Mark and Elisa visited Lake Needwood on […]
BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
Some Movement Could Be Coming On The Proposed Downtown Frederick Hotel & Conference Center
The facility is expected to cost more than $100 million. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s been discussed for many years, but the biggest question about the proposed downtown hotel and conference center in Frederick is when will construction begin. During a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said such large projects like these can take a few years. “If it was easy to build a large scale hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick, I think somebody would have pulled the trigger and done it. But it requires these partnerships of public and private entities coming together.” he said.
Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced Friday evening that it struck a three-year deal with the company that will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers.
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