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Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hurt Local Art Scene
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Eastern Shore artists are expressing concern over recent Maryland budget cuts to arts programs, fearing significant impacts on local art communities. Nearly $150 million in funding has been slashed, affecting universities, the State Department of Health, and the Maryland State Arts Council, which awards grants to local artists.
The Factor Colt Named MHBA Grand Champion
David and JoAnn Hayden's Dark Hollow Farm came away victorious in three of the four classes at the 90th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association's Yearling Show held Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Dark Hollow Farm's colt by The Factor, co-bred and owned with Ellen Charles of Hillwood...
Hospital Receives BIRTH Equity Maryland Designation
Meritus strives to ensure all patients, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender or socioeconomic status receive high-quality, equitable care. The health system has been sharing its efforts publicly with the community it serves through its annual Health Equity report, as well as by working to engage community members in important health initiatives.
Aldi apologizes as shopper reveals ‘insane’ overcharge on receipt – and customer fumes it’s not the first mistake
AN ALDI shopper recently slammed the store for allegedly overcharging him on a grocery item. The customer said he bought one package of garlic, but instead got charged for nine. He shared his story on X with a photo of the receipt. Sure enough, he was charged $12.15 for 9...
Northern Virginia athletes competing at 2024 Paris Olympics
Here is a list of athletes from Northern Virginia high schools and Northern Virginia residents who will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Opening Ceremonies are July 26. CLAIRE COLLINS. Hometown: McLean. Sport: Rowing, Women’s Eight. GREG DUNCAN. Hometown: Oakton (James Madison HS graduate) Sport: Diving.
Store employee scares off skimmer scammers in Vienna
An employee at Wawa, 465 Maple Ave., W., informed Vienna police July 16 at 5:55 p.m. that a couple had come into the store and the woman had distracted the employee while the man attempted to install what the employee believed was a card skimmer to the register’s card reader.
Teen arrested in connection to fatal pedestrian crash in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said it has arrested a teen in connection to a fatal pedestrian crash in Lorton on Saturday night. Police said that at about 10:30 p.m., they responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a man who […]
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