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HEADS UP! Construction slated for Eisenhower Drive, Fourth Street, Hollywell Ave, more in Chambersburg this week
26 August 2024- Even as school buses roll across the tristate area, that doesn’t mean that construction season is over. That remains especially true in both Hagerstown as well as in Chambersburg, where the Public Works Department is advising of a series of projects coming this week. The Borough...
Ravens, Chargers Could Trade For Breakout Running Back
While the Houston Texans as a whole took a step forward during the 2023 season, running back Dameon Pierce had a year to forget. Entering the season as the starter, the former fourth-round pick finished the season with just 416 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 145 attempts before ceding starting duties to Devin Singletary midway through the season. Singletary may be gone, but with veteran Joe Mixon firmly entrenched as the starter, Bleacher Report’s Ryan Fowler believes the team could trade Dameon Pierce, and that Houston should find interest in the veteran.
Orioles’ Mateo says surgery on elbow is a possibility; Mountcastle, Mullins getting treatment; Holliday sits
BALTIMORE—Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo, who’s on the 60-day injured list with a dislocated left elbow, still hopes to play this season but doesn’t have any news about the injury that occurred on July 23rd when he collided with shortstop Gunnar Henderson in Miami. “Not yet, but they’re...
Zach Orr wants the Ravens' defense to continue setting the standard in 2024
The Baltimore Ravens will enter the 2024 season with plenty of personnel changes to their defense. Players such as Patrick Queen, Geno Stone, and others have left the team, and defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is also no longer with the team. Zach Orr will step in and take Macdonald’s place...
Signage installed at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Rockville
The sign is up at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which is expected to open by the end of summer 2024 at Federal Plaza in Rockville. Kura is splitting the former Chuy's space with Torchy's Tacos. Asked for an update, a Torchy's spokesperson says only that they are still scheduled for a fall 2024 opening; there is still not an official opening date on the calendar. The windows at Kura remain covered, so we can't yet get a sneak peek at the progress inside, which is to include sushi conveyor belts and KuraBot robots.
Osmow's Shawarma opens Tuesday in Manassas
North America’s largest Middle Eastern restaurant chain is opening this week in Northern Virginia. The newest Osmow's Shawarma, located at 9685 Liberia Ave., Suite 105 in Manassas, opens Tuesday and will treat the first 200 customers to a free "Regular Chicken ON THE ROX," a signature dish featuring carved chicken shawarma from the rotisserie served on a bed of seasoned rice, topped off with garlic sauce, tahini and sumac.
Cubano’s closes in downtown Silver Spring
Cubano’s, a restaurant on Fidler Lane in downtown Silver Spring since 2001, is not reopening after closing for renovations. The restaurant’s Bethesda location, which opened in 2020, remains open. [Source of the Spring]. Students, families attend MCPS Back-to-School Fair. Students and families headed to the Westfield Wheaton Mall...
New ventures spark West Virginia econoimc development boom
West Virginia attracted $10 billion in private sector investments between 2022 and 2023, a 50% increase over the previous four years. Projects like Form Energy's battery manufacturing facility in Weirton and Nucor's steel mill in Mason County are both expected to create hundreds of jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen...
Springbrook HS Students Win Award in National Engineering Contest
MCPS recently announced that over the summer, the Springbrook High School MESA (Math, Engineering and State Achievement) state champions traveled to San Diego for the National Engineering Design Competition, competing against teams from eight other states. The team—made up of graduated seniors Saron Shimels, Melat Ghebreselassie and Amber Li—submitted design...
Calvert planning board gives OK to apartments over citizens' opposition
Before making his statement at the Aug. 21 Calvert planning commission meeting, member Christopher J. Gadway asked the panel’s administrator if the pending vote on the Lusby Villas project was the last time the board would see the issue before them. Administrator Tamara Blake-Wallace confirmed that it was. “I believe the planning commission is here as a citizens representation and I believe we need to listen to the community,” Gadway...
THE MAYOR'S REPORT: Good old school days in Greencastle
I really appreciate the comments that I receive regarding recent Mayor’s Report articles, either in person or by email. It’s another gorgeous Sunday afternoon as there’s been some serious porch sittin’ in progress yesterday and today. Roger and Bev Bitner just stopped by with grandson Rogue for a wonderful visit. Rogue (PFC Bitner) is on active duty in the U.S. Army stationed in Texas.
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail. Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The...
Prince George's County Public Schools kick off the year with major new initiatives
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (7News) — New state-of-the-art schools, transportation improvements, and a regional autism center are opening in Prince George’s County this morning as students return to class. As Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) kicks off the 2024-25 school year, the district is advancing a range of...
Commanders’ sideline went nuts after backup QB bulldozed Patriots defender
Washington Commanders quarterback Trace McSorley on Sunday scored some major points with his new teammates after doling out some damage during the team’s preseason finale against the New England Patriots. The Commanders had possession with just over three minutes left at Commanders Field in Landover, Md. Washington had 1st-and-10 at New England’s 30-yard line leading... The post Commanders’ sideline went nuts after backup QB bulldozed Patriots defender appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
“Hidden Cocktail Experience” Coming Soon to Olney
Last year we let you know that Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company (5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd in Olney) would be launching Fallen Oak Distilling. Scheduled to open this fall, Fallen Oak will deliver an “exquisite range of spirits, meticulously crafted for the discerning palate” that will also come with a “hidden cocktail experience.”
Esperanza Middle continues mold remediation
Esperanza Middle School will begin in-person instruction on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a week after other public schools in St. Mary's County, although some students will be in another building for the time being due to mold inside the school. The public school system contracted with ServPro last week to complete a mold mitigation process after the mold was discovered in the school earlier in the week. "ServPro has been on...
RMU Men’s Soccer Rallies to Secure 3-3 Draw at Mount St. Mary’s
EMMITSBURG, Md. – The RMU men's soccer team pulled off a comeback to earn a 3-3 draw against Mount St. Mary's, with both teams now holding a 0-1-1 to begin the season. RMU displayed strong defensive discipline throughout the first half, limiting the Mount to just one shot in the 40th minute.
Men’s Soccer Nets 3-3 Draw in Frenzied Finish
EMMITSBURG, Md. (August 25, 2024) – Five second half goals, including four in the final 30 minutes, generated a wild finish at Waldron Family Stadium between Mount St. Mary's and Robert Morris. Both teams picked up a point in a 3-3 draw. Abou Cherif provided the bulk of the...
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 […]
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