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Natasha Costley is a teacher, sports coach and runs the community food pantry at Westminster High School
WESTMINSTER, Md. — Natasha Costley's class runs like a well-oiled machine, sorting and stacking items in the food pantry on the campus of Westminster High School. "We get deliveries once a month from the Maryland Food Bank," said Costley. "We also get donations from our local Weis, schools do drives, our school does a drive."
North Hagerstown football focused on 'discipline and details' under new coach
With the 2024 Maryland high school football season set to kick off soon, we're taking a quick glance at each Washington County team. North Hagerstown Hubs Coach: Nathan Butts, first...
Waynesboro gives a warm welcome to Aldi no-frills grocery store
Walking across the parking lot at the Wayne Heights Mall with her husband, John, Thursday morning, Aug. 29, Sung Calvert marveled at the number of cars. She said it’s the most she’s seen in 35 years of living in the area. The packed parking lot was a testament...
MPT’s fifth annual HBCU Week runs September 2-8
Your browser does not support the audio element. Special program lineup places spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities including several in Maryland and Washington, D.C. OWINGS MILLS, MD – Maryland Public Television (MPT) will celebrate historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in September during its fifth annual HBCU Week,...
Maryland Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus for the Year
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in the state this year, with a Baltimore resident testing positive. West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. While most individuals bitten by an infected mosquito do not show symptoms, those who do may experience fever, headaches, and body aches.
For Sale | 435 Newcomb Street, SE - $489,997
“Welcome Home! This lovely home in Congress Heights is the perfect combination of charm and convenience. Congress Heights is a residential neighborhood which houses The Entertainment and Sports Arena, used as the home to the Washington Mystics, a community Arts & Cultural event site, and concert venue. The area is also undergoing Commercial development along Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X Aves. The inviting living space is fantastic! It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nice evening with your friends and family. This home features three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. You will appreciate the convenience of having one of the bedrooms on the main level, and classic hardwoods on the main and upper levels. The home is warmly heated with radiators, and has window units for cooling. The upper level features 2 bedrooms that can serve as a bedroom and home office with a full bath, and walk-in tub for soothing away aches and pains. The cozy dining and kitchen area is perfect for intimate meals and can double as a work space. When you visit this property, you will appreciate how the indoor and outdoor space conveniently flow together, making entertaining a breeze with a spacious fenced yard, front and rear, and has a bonus gazebo to make your guests feel right at home. Make your choice to park on the street in front, or enter the property thru the back alley with space for parking 3 cars, a storage shed, and includes lovely flowers and a garden. The basement features a cozy family room with a full bath, bar, laundry area, utility room, and extra closet/storage space. The location of this home is ideal with many commuting and shopping options close by, including the Washington Harbour, The MGM Center, The Nationals stadium, and the soccer specific Audi Field. Delight in the abundance of local flavors, and enjoy the flavor of local foods and farmer's markets. Easy access to downtown DC, and to I295, 495, and to I95. Schedule your private tour of this lovely Single Family Home today!”
New black-owned ice cream shop ‘Lil Somethin Sweet’ opens in Silver Spring amid Purple Line construction
SILVER SPRING, Md. (DC News Now) — Silver Spring is serving up something sweet and cool with the grand opening of ‘Lil Somethin Sweet,’ a new black-owned ice cream shop located at the corner of Fenton Street and Wayne Avenue. Despite the challenges posed by ongoing Purple Line construction, the shop is quickly becoming a […]
Construction of 244-Unit Apartment Building Now Complete
Fairfield has announced the completion of the final construction phase of 333 Ellington Apartments inside the Downtown Crown planned community development. Located in the heart of the master plan at 333 Ellington Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD, this brand-new multifamily community adds 244 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including 27 affordable homes.
MCPS middle school teacher on leave after embezzlement indictment
A team leader at Odessa Shannon Middle School, Erin Kelly, is on leave after she was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling $161,000 from a Rockville dance studio, according to a Montgomery County Public Schools spokesperson. [Montgomery Community Media]. North Bethesda office sells to New York firm, to...
Waldorf Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy USS Ronald Reagan
SAN DIEGO – Airman Timothy Goldring, a native of Waldorf, Maryland, serves aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan. Equipped with a full flight deck and more than 60 aircraft including attack fighter jets and helicopters, aircraft carriers are one of the largest warships in the world. Goldring graduated...
Former Dentist who stole over $8 million from Maryland medicaid sentenced
A former dentist will now spend 18 month behind bars. Seyed Hamid Tofigh, 57, a former dentist who stole more than $8.6 million from Maryland medicaid, was sentenced following a probation violation.
Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan though he never ended up receiving it, after the New York Times obtained a copy of the application and reported on it. The newspaper, which obtained the document as part of a Freedom of Information Act request, reported that Moore made the claim on the application in 2006 when he was 27. In a statement, the...
Maryland Musician Spotlights Chesapeake Bay Invasive Species in New Songs
Annapolis, MD - To express his love of fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, Silver Spring resident Rick Bowers recently wrote and produced two new songs about Maryland’s most voracious invasive predators—the blue catfish and Chesapeake channa (formerly snakehead). In his catchy country tunes, appropriately named “Blue Cat Blues”...
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