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Carroll County organizes to stop Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project
Since plans for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project were announced, citizens have rallied in opposition to the transmission line, which would cut a 550-foot-wide, 70-mile-long path through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. Stop MPRP is among several community advocacy groups to quickly recruit hundreds of members, and the 501(c)(4) nonprofit aims to represent residents of the ...
Maryland Casino Revenues See a 2.6% Decline
Maryland’s casino industry saw a slight dip in July when the sector’s revenues experienced a 2.6% decline year-on-year. This small decline has, however, drawn a lot of attention from lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and the public in general, which has led to a closer inspection of what may be contributing to this downturn and what it will mean for the gambling sector in the long term.
Big Time Rush set to headline the 143rd Maryland State Fair
MARYLAND (WBFF) — The 143rd Maryland State Fair is set for three big weekends this year and a concert featuring popular boy band Big Time Rush. Big Time Rush will have special guest Crash Adams on Saturday September 7th. “We are pleased to host the Maryland State Fair this...
Maryland Corps, Service Year Option graduates reflect on their experiences
In July, Maryland Corps and the Maryland Service Year Option graduated its first class of around 235 people. The state-run programs have allowed people to gain experience and crucial contacts for their next step in their careers and learn the invaluable lesson about giving back to their communities, graduates said. One of these graduates, Brad Krantz of St. Michaels, described the program as life changing. ...
Governor Moore announces $7.3 million in EARN workforce grants to make Maryland more competitive
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland this week announced an investment of $7.3 million to upskill the workforce and make the state more competitive in a bid to attract more businesses and create higher-paying jobs for local workers.
Utility repairs to shut down road in City of Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown will close a road on Thursday so that work crews can make repairs. On Aug. 15, Hagerstown Light Department crews will be replacing a utility pole, causing a temporary street closure on N. Mulberry Street through Franklin and Washington Streets. Weather permitting, the closure will […]
Restraining order issued against city business for unpermitted work
A temporary restraining order has been issued against a Frederick business for unauthorized construction on the sidewalk outside the property in the city of Frederick. Design Innovations LLC, a construction contracting company, and its owner, Ryan Weinstein, allegedly closed, damaged, and removed sections of the sidewalk in front of the property at 103 E. 7th St., according to the city's ...
Continental Realty Corporation Completes Sale of $36M Centre At Hagerstown
Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), on behalf of Continental Realty Fund V, L.P., has completed the sale of the Centre at Hagerstown in Hagerstown, Maryland, for $36.25 million. Located at 17850 Garland Groh Boulevard, CRC generated a total exit value of approximately $52.4 million on the property, compared to the company’s...
Legendary comedian, Pa. native who appeared on ‘Seinfeld’ has died
Mitzi McCall was born in Pittsburgh in 1930, and she died in Los Angeles last week. She lived one heck of a life in the nearly 94 years in between those dates, making a name for herself as a comedian and actress. McCall, 93, worked alongside her husband, Charlie Brill,...
Thomas officials address reports of discolored water; consider rate hike
The City of Thomas held a council meeting Tuesday night where members responded to residents' recent concerns surrounding discolored water that they've been receiving for the past month and a half.
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