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UMD to Restrict on Campus Special Events on October 7 In Response to SJP Rally Reservation
Following plans by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) to hold an October 7th rally on campus at the university of Maryland – which caused a lot of concern in the Jewish community, the school has released a statement that on for that one day, permits for special campus events will be limited to students university sponsored events and not events sponsored by other organizations.
Step into Fall with Shopping, Food, and Fun at the Occoquan Fall Arts & Crafts Show
It’s a maker, creator, and shopper paradise during the 2024 Fall Arts & Crafts Show! Over 300 vendors will line the streets of historic Occoquan offering unique, handmade, and artisan goods. Meet experienced artisans, talk to them about their work, and watch demonstrations of some of their craft techniques. Indulge in delicious festival fare and enjoy live music in the Beer Garden in beautiful River Mill Park. Master your creative side! Sign up for a painting lesson and create a masterpiece. Kids will want to make their own art too in Imagination Alley.
Body of man killed in WWII to be reinterred in Cheltenham
After nearly 80 years, the remains of a Charles County native who was killed in action during WWII will be coming back to the area. U.S. Army Pfc. Lemuel Dent Jr. will be interred on Sept. 5 at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Prince George’s County. Johnson Funeral Services of White Plains will perform graveside services preceding the interment. A native of Ironsides, an area on Route 6 in Charles County,...
Spartans open as heavy underdogs at Maryland next week
Michigan State football has opened as a sizable underdog in next week’s conference matchup at Maryland. The Spartans are listed as an 8.5-point underdog against the Terps. Odds courtesy of FanDuel. Michigan State and Maryland both picked up wins in their season-opening matchups, but the Terps looked more impressive...
Maryland Football: Mike Locksley reveals bittersweet touchdown, updates quarterback situation
Mike Locksley said often during the preseason that he'd pick the quarterback who was most efficient and less mistake-prone, who could keep the offense organized and take what the defense gives him. It was easy to wee why Billy Edwards Jr. was the pick after his performance in Maryland's 50-7 win over UConn on Saturday at SECU Stadium.
Women's Soccer Scores Second-Straight Shutout
(CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.) – A stellar goal by Halley Shaffer (Jr., Sunbury, Pa. / Line Mountain) in the middle of the first half stood up as Wilson completed a perfect opening weekend with a shutout of Mary Baldwin on Sunday. It was the second clean sheet in as many games as the Phoenix gear up for their first road trip of the regular season on Tuesday.
Polocrosse tournament offers players camaraderie on horseback
Kevin Broadhurst emerged from the field behind the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday with a bloodied finger. When asked by a reporter what happened, Broadhurst simply replied "Karl." He was referring to Karl Balough of North Carolina, who recently returned to the U.S. from South Africa after competing in the 2024 Polocrosse World Cup. Broadhurst, a U.S. Marine Corps reservist who is ...
Two Labor Day Parades Take Place on Monday, September 2nd
The City of Gaithersburg/Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department and the Town of Kensington will celebrate the unofficial end of summer with two parades happening on Monday, September 2nd. In Gaithersburg, the 86th Annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 2, at a new start time at 10 a.m. This year’s emcee...
Dog reunited with owner after being stolen in armed robbery in PG County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A dog has been reunited with its owner after being stolen in an armed robbery in Hyattsville on Saturday morning, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD). According to PGPD, officers responded to an armed robbery in the 4800 block of Avondale Overlook Drive shortly […]
Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show Returns on October 19
The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show returns to Rockville Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, offering a free event with vehicles from 32 car clubs, live music, a flea market, and car sales, with pre-registration required for participants. Per the City of Rockville: “The Rockville Antique and Classic...
Annie Carey Sets Paralympic Record at First Event in Paris
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 31, 2024) – Annie Carey has already made a mark at the 2024 Paralympic Games, setting an event record for the T44 class in the long jump. Competing across several classifications, Carey's mark of 4.96 meters set a new top mark for the Games while finishing sixth in the combined group.
FCPS Career and Technology Center students medal in national skills competitions
Students from the Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in June in Atlanta. In the conference held June 24 through 28, nine FCPS students finished in the top 10 in different hands-on skill and leadership contests: * Michael Umana from the computer-aided design (CAD) engineering program won a ...
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project alternative proposed by Carroll lawmaker
State Sen. Chris West has proposed an alternative to the proposed 70-mile transmission line threatening to raise energy bills and compromise farmland in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization responsible for operating power systems that provide energy for all of Maryland, has contracted with the Public Service Enterprise Group to complete the ...
Wawa Celebrates Teachers with Free Coffee for Two Weeks
Wawa is celebrating the return of the school year with its "Cheers to Classrooms" initiative. From Monday, September 2, through Sunday, September 15, teachers and school staff can enjoy free hot coffee of any size at all Wawa stores in the Mid-Atlantic region. This includes stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. The initiative was also launched in Alabama and Florida in August.
Hampstead and Sykesville change use of state funds for their town parks
The towns of Hampstead and Sykesville have changed the use of their annual allotment of state funds designated for improvements to municipal parks. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners Thursday unanimously approved improvement changes to Melvin Miller Memorial Park in Hampstead, and funding changes to Millard Cooper Park in Sykesville, totaling $172,871.75. The funding is coming from the ...
New Spirit Halloween Location Announced
Spirit Halloween opened its first Montgomery county location at 30 Grand Corner Ave. in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront in August this year. A second planned location is coming to Rockville and Spirit has just added a third Montgomery County location in Aspen Hill. Spirit Halloween once again opened in the...
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