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Gauthier Touts 911 Center Operators; PHA Buys Brith Sholom
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier met with press at the 911 call center at 400 North Broad Street to discuss improvements to the center’s operations and new benefits for its employees. Amongst the items touted by Gauthier included a 10% pay increase for dispatchers, which brings them near the salaries of...
Penn State’s Offense in Jeopardy with Allar, Wallace, and Clifford
Penn State's offense faces uncertainty entering 2024, shifting under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. The departure of top receivers KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Dante Cephas alters the team's dynamics, with Trey Wallace and Liam Clifford emerging as primary targets. Despite Julian Fleming's arrival from Ohio State, his gradual adaptation raises concerns, as the duo of Wallace and Clifford has combined for only 94 targets over five seasons—far below what is needed for success in the Big Ten. With past performances indicating struggles in vertical plays, the effectiveness of Allar and his receiving corps remains in question.
York County tattoo shop raises money for Tollbooth Antiques after fire
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — More than a month after a warehouse fire leveled Tollbooth Antiques in Columbia, some community members are still rallying behind the store. Black Kraft Tattoo Company will host a charity flash tattoo day on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to support Tollbooth Antiques' vendors and their hunt for a new home.
Multiple train cars derail in Hagerstown, fire officials say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Hagerstown Fire Department (HFD) said nine train cars derailed on Sunday afternoon in Hagerstown. The HFD said that at around 3:30 p.m., units were alerted to the 300 block of South Burhans Boulevard for a train derailment. Once they arrived, crews assessed the scene and found nine […]
45th Takoma Park Folk Festival coming to town with live music, food and more
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Takoma Park Folk Festival is set to return this September, and residents can expect an experience of “community” and “culture.” The festival, which is free to attend, will be held at 7611 Piney Branch Road on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This […]
Big Greek Gyro Eating Competition Takes Place September 7th
The Big Greek Gyro Eating Competition, which takes place at 6pm on Saturday, September 7th at the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival (721 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring, MD). A video to get you excited for the event can be seen below. This family-friendly event will be emceed by our...
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Jammin' in Waynesboro, big band at Pen Mar and… Washington Goes Purple! It's NXT Best!
Finish off summer with some hot entertainment — whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we've got your entertainment guide right here in NXT Best! Stories in the Round Monday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m. ...
Cubano’s Permanently Closes After More Than 20 Years in Silver Spring; Bethesda Restaurant Remains Open
Cubano’s, a popular restaurant serving Cuban fare for over two decades, has closed its first location at 1201 Fidler Lane in Silver Spring permanently, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The restaurant first opened its doors in Silver Spring back in 2001. In 2020, Cubano’s opened...
Celebration of life for Lawrence A. Davies Jr.
A visitation will be held in the Fredericksburg City Council Chambers (Hanover entrance) of City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies Jr.’s civic service. An additional visitation will be held at Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne Street, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. which will be live-streamed to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with a repast afterward at Shiloh Old Site.
Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million
A Virginia man was arrested this week and charged with embezzling more than $4.8 million from a Virginia-based birth-injury program. John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Forge, was the chief financial officer and deputy director of the Richmond-based Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Raines was arrested Thursday and has...
2 adults found dead in home while 4 children unharmed: Md. police
Frederick County Police are investigating the deaths of two adults in New Market after deputies responded to a home for reports of a shooting Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Around 7 a.m., police responded to the 7000 block of Mandalong Court...
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