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Surging vendor population troubles Frederick businesses
Concerns are rising amongst downtown Frederick business owners as they face the surging population of vendors at Carroll Creek. They’re worried that this increases competition and contracts their customer base, potentially stifering longstanding businesses. Reports of reduced foot traffic and sales have emerged, with established businesses blaming the influx...
West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. “If the Supreme Court takes this up, it will determine the fate of women’s sports across the entire...
Deadline Approaching for Pennsylvania Elk Hunt License Applications
Residents and enthusiasts have only three days left to apply for an elk hunting license in Pennsylvania. Applications for the 2024 hunting seasons, which include archery, general, and late seasons, will close this Sunday, July 14. Prospective hunters can submit their applications online through the HuntFishPA platform or in-person at any official license issuing agent.
This Pa. town has been crowned as the best for fishing
Attention Pennsylvania fishing fanatics: A new study says there’s one spot in the state that’s better than all the others to reel ‘em in. Erie was recently named the best Pa. spot for fishing by FishingBooker.com, with three other surrounding towns snagging a spot in the site’s top 10 list for the state.
Over $40,000 worth of merchandise stolen from Pittsburgh-area music store
MT. LEBANON, PA. (KDKA) - Mt. Lebanon police are investigating after suspects stole at least four guitars from a music store. The owner of Empire Music told KDKA he believes they ran off with $40,000 to $45,000 worth of merchandise.Andrew Haberberger is in disbelief about what he witnessed outside his Mount Lebanon home Wednesday night."It's just disappointing," Haberberger said.He was watering flowers on Magnolia Place when he saw some teens wearing medical masks get out of a car and walk up the street to Washington Road."I didn't think anything of it, like I just thought okay, that's kind of odd,"...
Maryland to install 130 new electric vehicle charging stations
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive $12 million in federal funding to build 130 electric car chargers across 23 different counties in the state. The money comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program will provide funding for 41 fast, public EV chargers across Maryland, even as demand for EVs continues to slump.
Man indicted for stealing identity, securing $300,000 in fraudulent CARES Act loans
GREENBELT, MD—A Washington D.C. man has been indicted for allegedly stealing a Maryland man’s identity in order to receive fraudulent CARES Act loans that were used for his own personal use, the U.S. Department of Justice announced this week. Authorities say that 42-year-old Jemel Lyles was able to...
Avid kayak and shore fisherman becomes 11th FishMaryland Master Angler
BALTIMORE, MD—The state has a new FishMaryland Master Angler, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week. Eric Packard is the 11th Master Angler in Maryland history. The award was given to Packard after he caught ten different species of fish in Maryland.
Firefighters Rescue Two Women Amid Electrified Peril in Pittsburgh House Fire
Firefighters faced a fierce obstacle while responding to a house fire in Pittsburgh's Spring Hill neighborhood. The incident unfolded just after the afternoon hours ticked past 3:20 p.m. yesterday when emergency services were summoned to the 900 block of Luella Street. Units encountered a dire situation—two female residents were trapped inside a home ablaze, its walls coursing with the danger of live electricity. According to the City of Pittsburgh public statement, members of Engine 38 made the brave ingress and brought the women to safety.
Bethesda-Based Finmarc Buys Frederick County Shopping Center for $30 Million
Bethesda-based commercial real estate firm Finmarc Management, Inc. has acquired Riverview Plaza in Frederick, MD, for $30 million., the Frederick Pulse reports. According to ConnectCRE, “The 185,275-square-foot regional shopping center is 95% leased and anchored by major retailers like TJ Maxx, Michaels, PetSmart, and Bob’s Discount Furniture. This purchase adds to Finmarc’s Frederick portfolio, which includes Frederick Corporate Park.”
Relay For Life planned for Saturday at Salisbury
SALISBURY ― The 18th annual American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Meyersdale, Salisbury and Berlin in southern Somerset County once again celebrates those touched by cancer and is set for 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Salisbury Athletic Field. And, while the relay comes just...
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