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‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair to celebrate Appalachian culture through arts, food, music
RIPLEY — The 2024 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair showcases juried artisans, live music, heritage demonstrations and food from throughout West Virginia and Appalachia. The MSACF is taking place Thursday through Sunday at Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 daily with seniors over 55 and children ages 3-11 admitted for $5. There are acres of free parking available.
West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. For decades, West Virginia has elected senators who have played an oversized role in United States energy policy, backing fossil fuels and resisting robust action […] West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
School nutrition programs don’t take a break for summer
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the state’s SUN Bucks program. The program will help families buy groceries this summer and partners with public schools to help with meal deliveries. Washington County is embracing the program. “The kids look forward to it, honestly,” says Krista with […]
Volunteer literacy nonprofit has positive impact for Washington County
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — A nonprofit in Hagerstown is helping residents with their reading skills. Thanks to volunteers with the Literacy Council of Washington County, learning to read is helping many people get jobs and is making a positive difference in the lives of residents. According to Leah Green with the Washington County […]
Health center arrives at Maryland mall
Real estate operator PREIT has announced the latest tenant at its Valley Mall property: Meritus Health. The health clinic will bring 10,000 sq. ft. of physical therapy and sports medicine practices to the Hagerstown, Md. mall, and plans to add a family medicine clinic in 2025. The opening officially launches the Meritus Sports Medicine division – a practice for athletes of all ages to seek preventive care including sports physicals, injury care, concussion management, and joint/soft tissue therapy.
Coming soon downtown: Baile's Cask & Kettle, with bagels, pub grub and beer brewed on-site
At Baile Cask & Kettle, you can soon grab a bagel with your breakfast brew — then come back for pub fare and another brew after work. In a few weeks, owners Christopher and Kerry Keene hope to open the much-anticipated bagel shop and American-Irish pub in the Updegraff building at 53 W....
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
Online registration opened July 1 for the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. There are 83 events during 15 days of competitions, Sept. 14-29. Events include sports, such as power walking, swimming, and pickleball, and also non-athletic events, such as Scrabble and jigsaw puzzles. Participants must be 50 years of age...
News Maker Jason Brown on Winchester’s July 3 celebration
We spoke to Winchester Parks and Recreation’s Assistant Director Jason Brown about a July 3 celebration in our latest news maker. News makers are sponsored by Warren County. Experience Warren County Where History, Nature, and Family Come Together. Jason tells us of all the activities scheduled starting around 4...
Shenandoah University To Participate In Virginia Private College Week
Shenandoah University will join other private higher education institutions across the commonwealth by taking part in Virginia Private College Week, sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), from July 15-20. Throughout the week, Shenandoah will provide tours of its main campus in Winchester and hold information sessions...
Buttonwood Nature Center’s Watershed Science Coordinator
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute has a new faculty member, Mary Claire King, who joined the staff last November as the full-time Watershed Science Coordinator and Environmental Educator. King works with local organizations and student groups in stream studies, water quality monitoring, macroinvertebrate studies, and educational outreach activities.
POSTPONED: Town Of Chesapeake Beach Independence Day Celebration
CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. – The Town of Chesapeake Beach Fireworks Display scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, 2024, is postponed due to the expected high wind gusts and wave action in the Chesapeake Bay, Wednesday evening. While the decision is difficult, it is imperative to ensure that the Town can provide a safe display for both our spectators and the crew aboard the vessels required to transport the Town’s display of over 9,000 pyrotechnic shells for launch.
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