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Montgomery County under heat emergency as temperatures soar
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is under a heat emergency through Wednesday evening, as temperatures soar across the DMV. “This is the hottest day we’ve had,” Sybelle Mensah said. “It is very hot. Very, very hot.” Mensah and her mother run Back to the Roots, an African clothing stand in downtown […]
Open Air Burn Ban issued in Front Royal, Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials have announced that, in an order from the Fire Marshal, an open-air burn ban has been issued throughout Front Royal and Warren County. The ban went into effect on July 15 and will remain until further notice. Warren County officials said the ban was issued under the […]
Prince George’s Co. helping students get school supplies for the new year
This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Buying school supplies can be difficult for some families, especially if they’re already struggling to put food on the table. That’s why Prince George’s County is back with its annual Stuff TheBus Back to School Supply Drive.
Sculpture of Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes to Be Unveiled in Downtown Silver Spring
A sculpture of Olympic gold medalist and Silver Spring native Dominique Dawes will be unveiled on July 23. A meet-and-greet will follow the event, which starts at noon at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center, located at 1319 Apple Ave. in downtown Silver Spring. The center opened in February...
Household hazardous waste and electronics collection event planned for July 20
Noble Environmental and Somerset County Recycling are sponsoring a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event starting at 9 a.m. July 20 at 6022 Glades Pike Somerset, in the Penn Highlands College parking lot. Do you have old paint, household chemicals, pool chemicals, insecticides, or other household chemicals, or any...
Miami Takeover Will Celebrate Go -Go Music in Miami Beach
Washington, DC, and Miami Beach will come together for the 16th Annual MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO), a vibrant three-day celebration grounded in a legacy of culture and community from July 26-29, 2024. This highly anticipated weekend is dedicated to Go-Go music, spoken word, and community service. MTO weekend offers professionals and tastemakers of color a unique blend of parties, networking, community service, vibrant culture and diversity, and an authentic Miami experience. The theme of the weekend is to celebrate and share the vibrant and unique culture of DC, centered around its deep-rooted affinity for Go-Go music. Tickets are available at https://eventnoire.com/events/mto2024.
Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, storms possible later
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Dangerous heat kicks off the week with forecast high temperatures around 100 degrees and a Heat Alert on Monday. Yesterday was a record 101 degrees in D.C. The record in D.C. on Monday is 100 degrees which was set back in 1988, so we will likely tie or break the record this afternoon.
$20,000 in four hours: New exhibit marks the 160th anniversary of the Ransom of Hagerstown
There's a new exhibit at the Miller House Museum in downtown Hagerstown that recalls one of the most dramatic incidents in the city's history. As if July were not hot enough, in the summer of 1864, the fourth summer of the Civil War, Confederate Brig. Gen. John McCausland rode into town and demanded...
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Maryland elected officials head to Wisconsin for Republican National Convention
(Editor’s note:This reporting took place prior to the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. In a statement Saturday, Trump’s campaign spokesman said the former president “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action” and is doing “fine.”)
UMGC, Governors Unite to Help Americans Disagree Better
Adelphi, Md. (July 15, 2024)—University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) President Greg Fowler joined three other college presidents on a panel at the National Governors Association (NGA) summer meeting in Salt Lake City last week to detail for the nation’s governors training programs designed to help Americans disagree better.
Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday to renominate former President Donald Trump and his yet-to-be-announced running mate, during an unprecedented moment in U.S. politics. The post Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Somerset weather: How long will heat last? Will it rain?
Somerset County continues to experience extreme temperatures as the heat wave continues into the middle of July. There is some hope for rain as the middle of this week approaches, according to the National Weather Service in State College. The National Weather Service said they expected the heat index on...
Restrictive Zoning Laws Exacerbate the Housing Shortage Crisis in D.C.
Washington D.C.’s housing crisis worsens as restrictive zoning laws hinder efforts to meet ambitious construction goals. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) set an ambitious goal to build 87 housing units daily, aiming for a total of 320,000 units from 2020 to 2030, to combat Washington D.C.’s growing housing crisis and support the region’s expected population growth.
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