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Heat wave continues to grip the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Leead Briscoe lived in Las Vegas for many years but there’s a difference between the dry heat there and the humidity in the DMV. “It’s a little bit unbearable,” she said. Briscoe, who moved to Maryland a few weeks ago, has been putting up with heat wave that has gripped […]
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in your social media feed. If you live in one of Maryland’s high health risk areas for diabetes, heart attack, stroke or other chronic diseases, Maryland’s Department of Health is actively looking for you.
Maryland to invest $5.19 million in cultural preservation
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority has announced that 87 cultural organizations, local governments, and heritage tourism organizations will receive a total of $5.19 million in grants to fund projects that aim to preserve and promote Maryland’s history and culture.
Moore-Miller administration adds Republican lawmaker from the Eastern Shore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, often touts bipartisanship — that legislation his administration introduces receives support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. This week, one of those state legislators from the GOP who voted for many of Moore’s bills is set to become the newest addition to his administration, according to an announcement.
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Fayette Ridges early Tuesday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:35 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Fayette Ridges. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:35 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Brookhaven, or 9...
Hagerstown player wins big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball, Mega Millions
One lucky Powerball player in Hagerstown has won $50,000, among the big winners most recently announced by the Maryland Lottery. Here's more on that and the week's biggest winners, plus the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball players wins $50,000 in Hagerstown ...
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...
City reminds residents to use new trash carts
As of Monday, July 1, as part of the city of Hagerstown's trash collection agreement with the vendor, Waste Management Inc., it will be necessary for all city refuse customers to use the new green carts/totes previously delivered to properties for collection. As stipulated by Waste Management, as they make the move to automated collection, all trash must be bagged and placed inside the cart/tote with the lid closed. ...
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Receives Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET), downtown Frederick's professional theatre and nonprofit performing arts organization, has been approved for a $39,500 Our Town grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This award will support the development and production of First Gen (Working Title), MET's latest devised original show sharing...
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.
Frederick, Md. officials launch new grant for minority and women-owned businesses
FREDERICK, Md. (7News) — A new grant in Frederick, Maryland will target small minority and women-owned businesses hoping to develop new projects, according to a statement from city officials. Frederick officials on Monday launched a grant, called "ACCESS GRANTED," to help both start-up and established businesses in need of...
Frederick City, County, Md., Phone Lines Out After Fiber Cut
(TNS) — Frederick County and city of Frederick phone lines are still out of service after a fiber was cut near Baltimore, but calls and texts to emergency services have not been impacted. According to county spokesperson Vivian Laxton, the county shares its phone system with the city of...
Construction progress moves Hagerstown youth sports facility closer to completion
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Hagerstown starts the week with the final construction beam in place for the city’s youth sports complex. The 11,000-square-foot project will feature four hard courts, two turf fields and a fitness center. “It’s going to be incredible,” says former Mayor Emily Keller, now Maryland’s Special Secretary for Opioid Response. […]
Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
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