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New Play Explores How AIDS Epidemic Affected Black Americans, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the AIDS epidemic beginning in the 1980s took hundreds of thousands of lives across the country, and even more around the world. A new theater production at this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown highlights how the disease impacted the lives of Black Americans in particular.
Registration is now available for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Office of Energy in West Virginia has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit, scheduled to take place on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. This summit aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for […]
Hagerstown Mayor and Council will take a deep dive into code enforcement this afternoon
July 16 – Hagerstown Mayor and City Council will hold a work session today at 4 p.m. in Council Chambers at 1 E. Franklin Street, where there are 11 items on the agenda. The work session will include a discussion about Hagerstown Community Development. Wes Decker, Communications Officer for...
SOLD OUT: New Restaurant Featuring Mission-Style Burritos Forced to Close Early After Selling Out
“SOLD OUT. We’re sorry but we did not anticipate the quantity of burritos y’all can throw down.” San Pancho Burritos, which recently opened at 7056 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park, was forced to close early on Monday after selling out of burritos. The restaurant will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8am.
Sherando graduate receives Mike Rowe WORKS scholarship
Sherando High School graduate Jericho Turman was a recent recipient of the prestigious Mike Rowe WORKS scholarship. The mikeroweWORKS Foundation awarded a total of $2.4 million to over 300 future tradespeople in this round of scholarships. Since the establishment of the Foundation ten years ago, they have distributed nearly $12...
13-Time Grammy Award Winner to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Per the news release: “Mr. Valdés—known as a pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger—has won seven GRAMMY Awards, six Latin GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy. The 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival is one of our County’s most popular events...
Hagerstown player wins big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball, Mega Millions
One lucky Powerball player in Hagerstown has won $50,000, among the big winners most recently announced by the Maryland Lottery. Here's more on that and the week's biggest winners, plus the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball players wins $50,000 in Hagerstown ...
Brook Lane Hospital Nominated for Most Beautiful Hospital Award
Brook Lane Hospital in Hagerstown, a nonprofit mental health facility with over 500 employees, has been nominated for the nationwide Most Beautiful Hospital award. Public voting is open until July 25. Brook Lane provides mental and behavioral health care to Western Maryland, the Eastern Panhandle, and parts of West Virginia...
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