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Frederick Aldermen Considering Changes To Local Gun Laws
This one would cover bb guns and other similar weapons. Frederick, Md (KM) Possessing, carrying, wearing or brandishing bb guns, air guns, replica firearms and other similar weapons would be prohibited under an amendment to Frederick City’s municipal code being considered by the Board of Aldermen. During a presentation...
Frederick County To Receive TPB Money
The amount totals more than $530,000. Washington DC (KM) Some money for transportation projects is coming to Frederick County. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved nearly $10 million for projects across the Washington Metro Region,, including $530, 718 for two projects in Frederick County.
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Frederick County Food Council part of pilot for local food system assessment tool
The Frederick County Food Council, a local nonprofit, is testing a new tool to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the county’s food system, so it can improve residents’ access to a healthy, reliable food supply. A local food system is the location-specific network of agricultural producers, consumers and organizations involved in producing, processing, distributing and selling foods, ...
Veterans Appreciation In Frederick Is This Saturday
Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for residents to thank local veterans for their service. Frederick County Government and other organizations are hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day event on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prospect Center at 585 Himes Avenue in Frederick. .
Fort Detrick Garrison To Change Command
FORT DETRICK, Md. (JK) — Col. Ned B. Marsh will relinquish command of the U.S. Army Garrison. at Fort Detrick to Col. Christopher M. Chung, July 23, 2024, during a ceremony in the Fort Detrick. auditorium, located at 1520 Freedman Drive, at 9 a.m. A native of Poquoson, Va.,...
Frederick TransIT Adversely Affected By Global Microsoft Outage
All courts in Maryland are closed due to the outage. Frederick, MD (JK) – Frederick County TransIT has been adversely affected by the global Microsoft outage. The systems Connectors and Shuttles are running as scheduled and are not impacted. Transit-plus clients with a critical trip such as dialysis or...
Damascus Placemaking Festival Set For October 19 and 20, 2024
Community invited to free festival that temporarily reimagines Main Street Damascus to inspire permanent improvements for the future. The Montgomery County Planning Department has announced it will host the Damascus Placemaking Festival, a free, two-day community event, on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2024. The festival will take place along Main Street in Damascus (9801 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872).
Westminster council approves purchase of new police cars, radios
The Westminster Common Council approved more than $350,000 of added resources for the Westminster Police Department this month. The council unanimously approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango all-wheel drive SUVs with emergency equipment, 12 Motorola portable police radios and desk chargers, and four Motorola mobile vehicle police radios. Mayor Mona Becker said the cruisers and radios are an ...
Talking History with Bob Savitt
For more than half a century, Braddock Heights offered a summertime escape and vacation destination for residents throughout the region. Local author Bob Savitt discusses the founding of the community and its heyday as a resort. Scott: What prompted the development of Braddock Heights? Railroads were well known for creating...
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