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See Big Brother 26 cast in pictures, including Maryland man
The newest season of “Big Brother” returns to CBS on Wednesday, kicking off a two-night premier at 9 p.m. But, before you settle in to your summer viewing, see who’s on the cast and pre-select your favorite. Click the through the images below of the 16 houseguests...
U.S. News & World Report names TidalHealth Peninsula Regional High Performing in 9 health conditions
SALISBURY -- U.S. News & World Report has named TidalHealth Peninsula Regional the 5th Best Hospital (tie) in Maryland and a 2024-2025 High Performing hospital for 9 challenging and elective ...
Even as Powerball jackpot climbs, Hagerstown player wins $50,000 prize
17 July 2024- Lottery players in Western Maryland were big winners on July 15, as Maryland’s in-state jackpot game, Multi-Match, delivered a $560,000 jackpot to a player in Cumberland, and a Powerball ticket sold in Hagerstown won a $50,000 prize. The Multi-Match ticket, which matched the six winning numbers...
Cumberland Woman Faces Multiple Charges
Forty-one-year-old Jennifer Masi of Cumberland is facing multiple charges. Lincoln police responded to the intersection of Commerce Street and Blackstone Valley Way late Sunday night where they found an abandoned and badly damaged SUV along with a downed utility pole which caused a power outage in the area. Masi was...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is affordable.
Introducing First United Bank & Trust’s new Director of HR Amanda McKenzie
First United Bank & Trust is thrilled to announce the promotion of Amanda McKenzie to the position of Director of Human Resources. With 20 years of experience in both banking and human capital, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. “Amanda is a driven professional...
Washington County humane society has full shelter; seeing more pets surrendered
The Humane Society of Washington County is waiving its adoption fee for dogs and cats, encouraging folks who can adopt or foster pets to stop by, and wants to hear from businesses with large properties interested in adopting working cats. The humane society's animal shelter near Hagerstown has been full for nearly six...
Hagerstown marks halfway point in field house construction with 'topping-off' ceremony.
City officials called it a "monumental milestone" in the construction of Hagerstown's new field house, which has been taking shape at the site of the former Municipal Stadium on Memorial Boulevard. They gathered Friday during a "topping off" ceremony to watch the final steel beam being placed in the frame of the new...
Hagerstown hospital receives nomination for Nation’s Most Beautiful Hospital Award
Hagerstown's Brook Lane Hospital has been nominated for a nationwide Most Beautiful Hospital award. The public can vote on nominees they deem the most beautiful until July 25. Brook Lane is a nonprofit mental health facility with more than 500 employees that provides mental and behavioral health care to individuals in Western Maryland, the Eastern Panhandle region, parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
168 Seasons Restaurant, Featuring Cuisine From Hong Kong, is Now Open in Rockville
168 Seasons Restaurant, featuring cuisine from Hong Kong, is now open at 316 N Washington St. in Rockville (photos by @YaoFomo). The new restaurant has taken over the location that was previously home to Xi’An Gourmet/Hot Pot for approximately five years. Xi’An has been listed as “temporarily closed” on Google, but 168 Seasons signage recently went up and the restaurant held its soft opening last week.
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