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Chambersburg roundup: Volleyball team beaten by CD
Central Dauphin 3, Chambersburg 1: The Trojans held their own against the Rams, but were edged 28-26 in the fourth game to drop a Mid Penn Commonwealth match on Thursday night in Linglestown. Central Dauphin won the first two games closely, 25-21, 27-25, but Chambersburg punched back with a 25-14...
Family donates land to establish park
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are making Chambersburg a greener place. The Gaugler Family donated a plot of land on Cumberland Avenue between Highland and Byers Avenues to be used as a park. The land will now go by the name Cumberland Community Park and be...
New report breaks down how much Virginia’s school districts spend per student
NORFOLK, Va. — Data collected by The Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) dissects just how much money Virginia’s school districts are investing into each student. Combining numbers from fiscal year 2023 spending reports from each locality and enrollment figures from the Virginia Department of Education, the report ranks each district based on how much it spent on teaching per student.
The great HalfSmoke saga ends in Rockville
Where there's HalfSmoke, there isn't always fire. A four year odyssey of disappointment came to a whimpering conclusion at Rockville Town Square yesterday. It was almost exactly four years ago that local sausage chain HalfSmoke had announced plans to open a Rockville location at 36-A Maryland Avenue. During the long period of befuddled anticipation, a HalfSmoke kiosk came and went at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. But the Rockville HalfSmoke never came to pass.
Anti-Israel group at Univ. of Maryland reserves quad for anniversary of Hamas invasion
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (TND) — The University of Maryland chapter of "Students for Justice in Palestine" has reserved space on the school's main quad on the one-year anniversary of the terrorist invasion of Israel, a Jewish organization at the school said in a statement Tuesday. Maryland Hillel, which provides...
Spring Mills enters 2024 with bountiful talent and without surprise
MARTINSBURG, W.Va –Spring Mills is no longer the sleeping giant and its head coach is no longer an unknown. As the interim head coach a year ago, Marcus Law led the Cardinals to the second playoff win in school history with nine wins along the way. Entering his first...
Susquehanna Township Tennis defeats James Buchanan in MPC Colonial matchup
Singles: Sophia Fields (STHS) d. Nikki Pence (JB) 6-2, 6-2; Sojourner Croom (STHS) d. Bella Stevens (JB) 6-0, 6-0; Suha Rockwell (STHS) d. Jenna Wible (JB) by Default. Doubles: Savannah Morris/Devorah Cheskis (STHS) d. Cabella Shaffer/Leah Green (JB) 6-2, 6-1; Savannah Morris/Devorah Cheskis (STHS) d. Cabella Shaffer/Leah Green (JB) 6-2, 6-1.
DC woman dead after Bladensburg hit-and-run; police identify person of interest
BLADENSBURG, Md. (7News) — A D.C. woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Bladensburg, Maryland on Tuesday, August 20, according to police. Bladensburg Police officers responded to the 4500 block of Bladensburg Road around 11:23 p.m. for a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. Once on the...
Piketoberfest Returns to Pike & Rose on October 6
Piketoberfest returns to North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose (11870 Grand Park Ave.) on Sunday, October 6, from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Per Pike & Rose: “Spend the day with family and friends at North Bethesda’s premier fall festival. Get into the fall groove Oktoberfest-style with live music and entertainment throughout the day. Grab a pint of local and craft brews at Owen’s Ordinary beer garden and enjoy a bountiful harvest of eats and treats from the neighborhood’s retail and restaurant partners. Discover artisanal hand-crafted goods at the pop-up Makers Market, play against your friends in exciting games, and get creative with kid’s activities. The event is free to attend and dogs are welcome!
The Renowned Urban Nation Hip Hop Choir to Perform in Poolesville on September 28
The Renowned Urban Nation H.I.P-H.O.P. Choir, which is the brainchild of Dr. Shiela Johnson Newman Co-Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Grammy Voting Member, Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., (President, CEO & Artistic Director of Urban Nation) will be performing at the Outdoor Riverworks Stage (17617 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD) On September 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Northern Volleyball takes MPC Colonial matchup with James Buchanan
Northern pulled out a five-set victory against James Buchanan Thursday evening. Senior Mary MacGregor did everything for the Polar Bears recording six kills, two aces, 15 assists and four blocks. Junior outside hitter Samantha Petroff also contributed with six kills, two aces and 21 digs. If you purchase a product...
The unresolved case of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle: 10 years later
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - As the 10th anniversary approaches of one of the Washington, D.C. area’s most notorious missing persons cases, new developments are drawing renewed attention to the tragic disappearance and murder of young Sarah and Jacob Hoggle. The children vanished on Labor Day in 2014,...
Would-be robber fatally shot by restaurant employee in Capitol Heights, sources say
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — A would-be robber is dead after he was shot by a restaurant employee in Capitol Heights Thursday evening, sources told 7News' Brad Bell. Prince George's County Police officers said they responded to the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike around 4:40 p.m. for a reported shooting.
Mother & brother of convicted murderer accused of conspiring to smuggle drugs into DC Jail
WASHINGTON — The mother and brother of a man convicted of kidnapping and murdering two people in 2017 were indicted this week for allegedly working with him to smuggle drugs into the D.C. Jail. In an indictment unsealed Monday, federal prosecutors said the three family members – Teleka Lewis,...
September Special Events and Programs By Montgomery Parks
Get back in the swing of things at Montgomery Parks. There’s the return of the Fall Twilight Concert Series, Acoustics and Ales and Sunday Serenade, tree climbing and other events for those 55+, Latino Conservation Week and more this September at Parks. Montgomery Parks’ September events highlights include:
Hagerstown anticipates opening of new downtown brewpub
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A new brewpub is coming to downtown Hagerstown. Hub City Brewing is set to open next week. The venture will be a combination brewery, distillery, winery and cidery. City leaders said the new addition will grow the area’s so-called arts and entertainment district. “They’re going to have daytime and […]
Citing career obligations, Stephen Schutte drops out of Hagerstown mayoral race
Hagerstown mayoral candidate Stephen Schutte announced late Wednesday morning that he is withdrawing from the race. Citing a career promotion that will require more travel, Schutte said he wasn't sure he could devote enough time to mayoral responsibilities. ...
Tyler Fortney of Waynesboro fires low round of 68 at MPC Colonial Division golf match
Tyler Fortney fired a round of three under par 68 at Gettysburg National Thursday to take top honors at Thursday’s Mid-Penn Colonial Division golf match. Kaydee Beckenbaugh of Shippenburg shot the low girls round, firing a 75. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
WAYNESBORO TRACTOR SUPPLY STORE TO HOST PET TREAT TASTING EVENT
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Waynesboro. Planned for Aug. 31, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this event will give pets the chance to sample a variety of pet treats available at Tractor Supply Company. “At Tractor Supply, we believe in giving...
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