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Chef tours: learning the story of Chesapeake Bay seafood
KENT NARROWS — On the morning of Aug. 6, the Maryland Department of Agriculture hosted a tour to educate chefs and local organizations on the story and ecology of the region’s seafood. The hope for the chef tours was to educate chefs from the region on seafood from the Bay, including wild-caught blue catfish, striped bass, crabs, oysters and other processed seafood. Representatives from several organizations were in attendance, including...
Frederick hopes to expand residential compost program
The city of Frederick, Md., is not one to “waste” an opportunity. When its citizens pushed for a residential compost program to help reduce municipal waste and encourage environmental stewardship, community leaders worked to create a program that, to date, boasts over 1,100 participants and has diverted more than 574,000 pounds of organic refuse from landfills.
Fairfax City offers $25,000 in grants to local female entrepreneurs
Grants totaling $25,000 will soon be up for grabs for women entrepreneurs in Fairfax City. The Women’s Entrepreneur Grant Opportunity aims to provide such businesses with “the tools they need to facilitate their growth and expansion,” Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) announced last week. Five grants will...
Award Winning MoCo Resident is Bringing Tlux Nail Lounge to New Development
Le tells us Tlux Nail Lounge will “offer all types of manicures, artificial nails, spa pedicure and waxing.” She had owned a salon in Chevy Chase Circle in DC called 5606 Nail Spa and is currently a DC licensed cosmetology instructor. Le had been in the nail industry for more than 15 years, winning 1st place for Nail Art in the global competition Nailympia.
Governor Moore announces $9.2 million renewable energy workforce development program for Maryland higher education institutions
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is offering grants to colleges and universities to help them develop programs for students to gain skills in the field of renewable energy.
“Union Market District Speeds Up Fall with Go-Kart Fun, September 19-22.”
“Join us for an adrenaline-fueled weekend at Union Market District! In partnership with Events DC, we’re creating a unique go-kart racing experience, powered by the world’s premier go-kart racing operator, K1 Speed. From September 19-22, and for the first time in DC, our parking lot at the Market will be transformed into an electrifying outdoor racetrack.
Baltimore-Washington Area Enjoys Mild, Sunny Start to Week: NWS Forecasts Low 80s and Dry Skies
The Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a forecast that predicts a relatively mild start to the week with dry conditions, as high pressure builds over the region from the Midwest. According to their latest update, Monday through Wednesday should see near to below-average temperatures and reduced humidity levels. Highs during the day are expected to stay in the low to mid-80s with overnight lows dropping into the 60s and even the 50s in higher elevations, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Authorities: Maryland woman who was found dead in Canton Township died by suicide
CANTON TWP. – A 24-year-old woman who was found dead on Friday afternoon died by suicide, a spokeswoman for the Stark County Sheriff's Office said. The deceased, who was from Maryland, was found near railroad tracks along Trump Avenue SE, south of Orchard View Drive SE in Canton Township. She appeared to have died only minutes before she was discovered by a motorist driving on Trump Avenue, said Harry Campbell, chief investigator of the Stark County Coroner's Office. A citizen called 911 at 11:18 a.m. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Authorities: Maryland woman who was found dead in Canton Township died by suicide
MACo alerts county agencies to threat of malware in Public Information Act requests
Maryland officials are warning county agencies and employees to be wary when handling requests under the state’s Public Information Act, after malware attacks using a similar scheme reportedly hit some county attorneys in Virginia.
‘Keep pedaling.’ Boalsburg man’s 150-mile bike ride is raising funds for youth mental health
Marc Warren’s annual solo bike ride through the Greater Allegheny Passage is for more than just bragging rights —this year he’s raised over $12,000 for the Jana Marie Foundation.
Senior centers, providing in-home care to elderly, struggling amid West Virginia Medicaid troubles
Ebony Moore has been an in-home caregiver for elderly residents in Kanawha County for 17 years. It isn’t a job that pays a lot, she said, but for her, it has always been a passion. “It originated from me taking care of my family — my grandmother, my aunties,” said Moore, 48, who lives in […]
Speed cameras in Front Royal and Winchester become active
Schools are coming back in session, Front Royal Police are reminding drivers that speed cameras are back in operation around the schools. Warning signs are already in operation around the speed cameras at schools in Front Royal and Winchester City. Last year there was a warning or grace period to...
Football Player Capsules: Kyle Long
Fall camp is in full swing, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: The Terps missed on a number of tackle targets in the 2021 class, but former line coach John Reagan identified a budding prospect out of Missouri who had only procured MAC looks.
The DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre
Filmmakers of color are getting a chance to shine this week on Barracks Row in Southeast D.C. “It’s just been awesome to see how the competition [has grown] in terms of the films, oh my goodness, every year it just gets stronger and stronger,” founder and festival director Kevin Sampson told WTOP.
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