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Carroll County organizes to stop Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project
Since plans for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project were announced, citizens have rallied in opposition to the transmission line, which would cut a 550-foot-wide, 70-mile-long path through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. Stop MPRP is among several community advocacy groups to quickly recruit hundreds of members, and the 501(c)(4) nonprofit aims to represent residents of the ...
Maryland Casino Revenues See a 2.6% Decline
Maryland’s casino industry saw a slight dip in July when the sector’s revenues experienced a 2.6% decline year-on-year. This small decline has, however, drawn a lot of attention from lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and the public in general, which has led to a closer inspection of what may be contributing to this downturn and what it will mean for the gambling sector in the long term.
Big Time Rush set to headline the 143rd Maryland State Fair
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The 143rd Maryland State Fair is set for three big weekends this year and a concert featuring popular boy band Big Time Rush. Big Time Rush will have special guest Crash Adams on Saturday September 7th. “We are pleased to host the Maryland State Fair this...
Maryland Corps, Service Year Option graduates reflect on their experiences
In July, Maryland Corps and the Maryland Service Year Option graduated its first class of around 235 people. The state-run programs have allowed people to gain experience and crucial contacts for their next step in their careers and learn the invaluable lesson about giving back to their communities, graduates said. One of these graduates, Brad Krantz of St. Michaels, described the program as life changing. ...
Governor Moore announces $7.3 million in EARN workforce grants to make Maryland more competitive
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland this week announced an investment of $7.3 million to upskill the workforce and make the state more competitive in a bid to attract more businesses and create higher-paying jobs for local workers.
DA: Somerset man pleads guilty to possessing 5k stamp bags of fentanyl
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A man who was caught with $5,000 stamp bags of a fentanyl and xylazine mixture has pleaded guilty. According to Somerset County District Attorney, Molly Metzgar, a jury was selected earlier this week for Bradley Fenna’s case. However, he has now pleaded guilty to all charges in lieu of facing […]
Betting Odds and Head-to-Head Stats: Nationals vs. Dean Kremer and the Orioles, Wednesday, August 14
On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles and starter Dean Kremer will take on the Washington Nationals at 6:35 PM ET. Before the first pitch, we take a look at the batter vs. pitcher stats to see how the Nationals' bats might fare in this matchup. Orioles vs. Nationals Game Info. Date:...
Residents report unsafe conditions in property that received $50M in government funding
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News went inside an apartment complex that's supposed to reflect a $51 million investment. Families living inside the Cascade Park Apartments told 7News that since real estate developer Dantes Partners bought the affordable housing property in 2019 they feel their living conditions have become unsafe. A...
Discord dangers: Va. mom warns parents of violent groups targeting children
(WAVY) — There’s an increase in violent online groups using the app Discord to contact children and persuade them to harm themselves or others, the problem now catching the attention of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner. “My daughter used it for chats,” said one Virginia mother who asked to remain anonymous. “That was her main use […]
Utility repairs to shut down road in City of Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown will close a road on Thursday so that work crews can make repairs. On Aug. 15, Hagerstown Light Department crews will be replacing a utility pole, causing a temporary street closure on N. Mulberry Street through Franklin and Washington Streets. Weather permitting, the closure will […]
Restraining order issued against city business for unpermitted work
A temporary restraining order has been issued against a Frederick business for unauthorized construction on the sidewalk outside the property in the city of Frederick. Design Innovations LLC, a construction contracting company, and its owner, Ryan Weinstein, allegedly closed, damaged, and removed sections of the sidewalk in front of the property at 103 E. 7th St., according to the city's ...
Continental Realty Corporation Completes Sale of $36M Centre At Hagerstown
Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), on behalf of Continental Realty Fund V, L.P., has completed the sale of the Centre at Hagerstown in Hagerstown, Maryland, for $36.25 million. Located at 17850 Garland Groh Boulevard, CRC generated a total exit value of approximately $52.4 million on the property, compared to the company’s...
Charles school board hears potential grading changes
Charles students may have a slightly easier time getting an “A” in the future. The Charles County Board of Education met on Aug. 13 to discuss new grading scales that will be implemented, with some scales varying on what grade level a child is in. Kevin Lowndes, the chief of teaching and learning for the school system, gave a presentation that discussed adding elementary school guidance to the grading policy,...
Vehicle flees after striking pedestrian in Somerset, police seek information
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — One person was injured early Tuesday morning in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in Somerset County. According to Somerset Borough Police Chief, the incident occurred on Plank Road, and the vehicle involved fled the scene. The injured individual was transported to Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, but...
ESPN FPI's predicts Maryland football's wins and losses game by game,
Will Maryland go bowling for a fourth straight season?. With the college football season around the corner, analytical game-by-game predictions are here. The ESPN Football Power Index (FPI) has had its preseason rankings set, but it recently released win percentages for each matchup. Maryland is 46th in the preseason FPI....
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