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Lusby Community Gathers For Vigil Of Local Teen And Suicide Prevention
LUSBY, Md. – Families came out to remember Jaden Simpson, a 15 year old, who took his life on July 7, 2024. On Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Basketball Court & Garden inside the Chesapeake Ranch Club, a suicide prevention and vigil was held. While it was a somber event, the theme was “let your light shine.”
How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision
If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
Nanjemoy couple honored by Audubon Society
Wild rabbits and deer are grazing, cicadas are humming, fish are splashing and blue herons are flying above. Nature being unbothered by people is an uncommon sight in today’s reality, but it is not a concept completely lost, especially not in Nanjemoy. The Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center, a staple field trip location for fifth grade students in Charles public schools, has sat on 10 acres of wetlands, forests and meadows since 1989. This land is provided to students by Rick Posey and Mary Mosher. ...
Silver Spring named best place for families to live
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring takes the top seat this year as the best place for families to live in the U.S., according to the latest rankings from Fortune Magazine. Silver Spring, just outside of Washington, D.C., ranked No. 3 last year. Fortune noted Silver Springs’s local charm and convenience of […]
Ralph Friedgen ‘Humbled’ By Maryland State Athletic Hall Of Fame Honor
Former Maryland football coach Ralph Friedgen will be awarded the Coaches Legacy Award at the 63rd Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame induction banquet at Martin’s West in Baltimore on Nov. 21. Friedgen will be the third recipient of the award that was created in 2022. Gary Williams and...
Montgomery County Recreation Unveils A Statue Honoring Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes
WI Intern Just days before the start of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Montgomery County unveiled a statue in honor of one of the area’s own Olympians, three-time gold medalist Dominique Dawes. Community members flocked to Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center (SSRAC) on July 23 not only to take part in the monumental moment commemorating […] The post Montgomery County Recreation Unveils A Statue Honoring Olympic Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Sunderland couple re-enact first date on North Beach boardwalk
What started as a first date 20 years ago became an annual tradition for a Calvert couple who return to North Beach every year to recreate when they first met and ice cream sparked their romance. Kevin Clark, 68, and Mary Clark, 71, of Sunderland met 20 years ago on July 17, 2004, on the North Beach boardwalk. They were both divorced at the time, and they connected online through eHarmony. ...
Boonsboro, Funkstown, Smithsburg benefit as county allocates remaining ARPA money
Boonsboro, Funkstown and Smithsburg will benefit from the county's remaining, unallocated, American Rescue Plan funds. The Washington County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to divide $648,592 of the money the county received as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act between capital projects in these municipalities, except for $11,592 the county will retain to...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
Check out 156 photos from the 2024 PennLive High School Football Media Day
Teams throughout the Midd-Penn arrived on Wednesday to Cumberland Valley High School for the 2024 version of PennLive’s High School Football Media Day. The teams were met by local TV stations and print media for interviews, to play games, to do hype videos, and to have their photos taken.
MHEC approves bylaws for higher education advisory council
The Maryland Higher Education Commission approved bylaws for the advisory council that will review the process for academic program approvals, in hopes of heading off inter-campus fights like one that erupted last year. The post MHEC approves bylaws for higher education advisory council appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Governor Moore signs executive order creating Maryland Plain Language Initiative
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order (PDF) creating the Maryland Plain Language Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure that all Maryland residents have equal access to government-based communications, services, and supports.
July 25 Showers And Thunderstorms Today Less Humid Tomorrow Into The Weekend
This same old frontal boundary remains stuck over our region, but will get a push to move out later today. There is rain in parts of our region this morning. As a cooler air mass arrives, the cold front in between will ignite thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Less humid...
Maryland’s job gains continue in June
Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released recently by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2%) was double the national rate (0.1%). The new data also included an upward revision of the state’s May employment numbers, increasing last month’s growth by 700 jobs to a total of 7,100 jobs. Through the first half of 2024, Maryland has added 27,800 total jobs and grown faster than any...
Revised license plates fund Coastal Bay programs
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Chesapeake Bay Trust revealed an updated design for the Maryland bay license plate. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays, now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. “Today is all about partnerships with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and the Chesapeake Bay Trust stepping up to include the Coastal Bays in the updated design...
Greencastle falls in opening round of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament
Council Rock Newton jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first, never relinquished that lead, and went on to defeat Greencastle 9-4 Wednesday night at Newville. The loss dropped Greencastle to the elimination bracket. Council Rock jumped on Greencastle to take a 3-0 lead in...
PennLive’s 2024 Mid-Penn Conference girls soccer Media Day wrap up: Photos, tweets and fun from Cumberland Valley
PennLive’s sports staff was again hunkered down inside Cumberland Valley’s fieldhouse Thursday to welcome athletes and coaches for Mid-Penn girls soccer Media Day. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Maryland exploring new options to stop HAZMAT vehicles from using tunnels
Maryland transportation and law officials say they are working on a handful of new options to warn commercial vehicles about restricted routes and enforce laws pertaining to them after traffic changes due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority Police Operations Bureau Chief Lt. Col....
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