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Dawson's Market closes in Rockville (Photos)
Has closed at 225 N. Washington Street at Rockville Town Square. The permanent closure ends a long but tumultuous run for the grocery store at the struggling Town Center development. It also leaves an anchor retail space vacant at property that already has no shortage of empty storefronts. A bigger-name chain grocer could spur more shoppers to patronize Rockville Town Square, but property owner Morguard faces the same challenge as the original developer here, in that the poorly-designed-and-placed grocery space was turned down by many such supermarkets almost twenty years ago.
Frederick prepares for a unique, safe fireworks show
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Firework shows seem to be one of the most anticipated parts of celebrating the Fourth of July – but what really goes into making each show safe and unique? The Frederick Independence Day celebration is all about good times, beginning with a day of activities for everyone in the […]
Maryland agency issues $3.8M in bonds to Town of Berlin
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced last week it has issued $3.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts in Berlin. “Berlin is a special, lovable and growing place. Our Local Government Infrastructure Financing program is an important tool...
Germantown Celebrates Independence Day with a Blaze of Glory
Germantown will celebrate Independence Day with its Germantown Glory fireworks display at Germantown Recreation Park from 7-10 p.m. Thursday. To kick off the celebration, the Central City Orchestra will perform. Fireworks are set to light up the sky at approximately 9:15 p.m., but the timing may vary due to weather.
Texas quarterback Jackson Hamilton commits to Maryland
Maryland football added a second quarterback to its incoming recruiting class, one with close ties to Terps coach Mike Locksley. Manvel, Tex., quarterback Jackson Hamilton announced his pledge Thursday. The Manvel (Tx.) product is the son of well-known coach Pep Hamilton, who was a finalist for the Maryland football job...
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
MIA launches new health insurance help
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a new service to help state residents get through the tangle of obtaining health insurance coverage. Health Care Coverage Assistance Team, or H-CAT, offers assistance from trained staff to help consumers make the right connections for the right coverage for themselves and their families, said Gov. Wes Moore as he introduced the program. “Health care access is about much more than eligibility. We must move in partnership to ensure that Marylanders understand all of the resources available to them — and have the tools and guidance necessary to make informed decisions,” Moore said. “I am thrilled that we are launching this new initiative, which has the potential to set the standard for making health care more accessible in communities across the country.” The H-CAT team can be reached through the website at https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Health-Coverage-Assistance-Team.aspx or by calling 410-468-2442.
The Life of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin Recounted in a Chamber Oratorio
The life of Maryland congressman James Raskin is the subject of a new oratorio, commissioned by Washington Musica Viva, a nonprofit group that mounts intimate performances of classical, contemporary and jazz-based chamber music. Much of the text for The Jamie Raskin Oratorio comes from the congressman's 2023 memoir, Unthinkable: Trauma,...
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
La Plata siblings commemorate D-Day in Normandy
When the opportunity arose for two high schoolers to represent their Civil Air Patrol squadron at the 80th anniversary of D-Day last month in Normandy, France, Jack and Lauren Compton looked toward their community and raised more than $8,000 to make the incredible chance a reality. The brother and sister both belong to the cadet program in Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. The cadet program focuses on building well rounded Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum targeting leadership, aerospace,...
Five Young Girls Flip Golf Cart In Mechanicsville Leaving One Injured
MECHANICSVILLE, Md. – On July 4, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., fire and rescue personnel responded to a golf cart crash on Hidden Pond Court near Cedar Grove Street. Upon arrival, crews found a golf cart flipped over with multiple occupants injured and conscious. EMS evaluated three of the...
Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care
Maryland lawmakers and regulators made great strides this year to protect patients and physicians from insurance barriers. The General Assembly must continue this progress. The post Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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