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Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
Some Movement Could Be Coming On The Proposed Downtown Frederick Hotel & Conference Center
The facility is expected to cost more than $100 million. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s been discussed for many years, but the biggest question about the proposed downtown hotel and conference center in Frederick is when will construction begin. During a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said such large projects like these can take a few years. “If it was easy to build a large scale hotel and conference center in downtown Frederick, I think somebody would have pulled the trigger and done it. But it requires these partnerships of public and private entities coming together.” he said.
Community reacts to toxic algae found in 2 Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Yellow signs are posted all around Lake Needwood and Lake Frank cautioning people that high levels of blue-green algae have been found in the water. Officials are asking visitors to avoid contact with the water because the consequences could be severe. Mark and Elisa visited Lake Needwood on […]
Power line project would cut through Baltimore region’s preserved land, farms
Central Maryland residents in growing numbers are vowing to stop a proposed upgrade to the region’s energy grid involving a 500,000-volt overhead transmission line that would cut across farms, parks, neighborhoods, wetlands and forests in three counties. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would carve a 70-mile path through largely rural areas of Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick ...
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
State threatens legal action if residents don’t repair Aspen Lake Dam in Hampstead
A 900-foot man-made lake that is home to turtles, fish and migrating geese in Carroll County has become the center of a dispute between state officials and a handful of nearby homeowners. The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that the Aspen Lake Dam and Reservoir, just west of Hampstead, is deteriorating and needs repair. The department has ordered that seven property ...
Montgomery County Rent Stabilization Law Now in Effect
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed new rent stabilization regulations this week, immediately setting limits on rent increases. Montgomery County’s Bill 15-23, Rent Stabilization (PDF), was passed in 2023 and caps rent increases for eligible buildings at six percent or the inflation rate plus three percent, whichever is lower. Executive Regulation 2-24, Landlord-Tenant Relations—Rent Stabilization, was established under an executive order by County Executive Marc Elrich (PDF) and provides specific guidance on the requirements of the rent stabilization law to help landlords and tenants understand their legal obligations in Montgomery County, according to a county press release.
Montgomery County renters relieved after rent stabilization bill passes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The rent stabilization bill has been in the works for a year. On Tuesday, it passed the Montgomery County Council unanimously, and renters said the legislation gives them peace of mind, knowing they’ll be able to afford to stay in the county they call home. Montgomery County leaders […]
Connoisseur Media Says So Long To Maryland, Spinning Stations To Local Daily Media.
Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. Connoisseur Media, which in the past has looked at big acquisitions, is instead moving in the other direction in Maryland. That is where it has struck a $4.275 million deal to sell its Frederick market stations to Local Daily Media.
Pickleball is now a varsity sport in Montgomery County
Lettering in pickleball is about to be a thing: It'll be offered as a varsity sport at all Montgomery County public high schools starting this fall.Why it matters: Washington is filled with so many pickleheads, that it can't keep up with the demand for courts.State of play: The district's expansion to all 25 schools is the result of a partnership between the D.C. Pickleball Team, the area Major League Pickleball team, and JOOLA, a pickleball company headquartered in Rockville.It's being offered as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools corollary sports program, which focuses on getting more students with disabilities involved in school sports.Fun fact: Montgomery County was the country's first district to include pickleball as a varsity sport when it launched with 11 high schools last year.
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