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Maryland removes thousands of invasive fish from state waters
CONOWINGO, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the removal of thousands of invasive fish from Maryland waters. The fish posed a threat to native species, according to a press release from the DNR.
Investment in Hagerstown properties driving housing, commercial revival
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The City of Hagerstown is celebrating a new development downtown, which could signal a revival for some properties. Over the past four years, more than $1 billion has been invested in residential and commercial development in Hagerstown. Emily Conrad, who works for the city, said she sees incentives driving […]
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
Carroll County Public Library’s trustees vote unanimously to keep the system fine free
On Tuesday, the Carroll County Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to maintain its practice of not charging fees for overdue library materials. As board member Joyce Muller read through library staff comments Tuesday, one stuck out to her: “If the penalty for a crime is a fine, then that law only exists for the lower class.” The quote was submitted as a part of a survey sent to ...
8 cases of Listeria reported across Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON — At least two people have died, and 28 others have become sick from what health officials believe is a listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the majority of those who've fallen sick, reported eating meats that were sliced at deli counters. Listeria is...
Hagerstown road to be shut down for several hours
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Washington County officials said a road in Hagerstown would be closed for a few hours Thursday. The Washington County Highway Department said Kemps Mill Road, between Pinesburg and Walnut Point roads, will be shut down between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday. Anyone who has questions is encouraged to […]
Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Recruiting Class
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 23, 2024) – Mount St. Mary's men's basketball coach Donny Lind has finalized his 2024-25 roster. The Mount will have seven newcomers added to the roster of eight returning players for the upcoming season. Joining the Mount will be juniors Javon Ervin (Tacoma Wash./Peninsula College) and Arlandus Keyes (Florissant, Mo./Abeka Academy/Ellsworth C.C.), sophomore Carmelo Pacheco (Harrisonburg, Va./Spotswood/UVA Wise), freshman Elijah Espinosa (Etters, Pa./Red Land), Abdou Khadre Kébé (Dakar, Senegal/Seed Academy/NBA Latin America) and Trey Wilson (Miramar, Fla./Miami Country Day), and redshirt freshman Jaxon Hartman (Staunton, Va./Miller School of Albemarle/West Virgina Wesleyan).
Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania
On Monday, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary in Eastern Pennsylvania, announced it was installing smart, automated equipment on power lines service more than 24,000 in that part of the state. Officials said the smart grid ... Read More » The post Met-Ed installing Smart Grid enhancements in eastern Pennsylvania appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Concern for Missing 78-Year-Old Man
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man from Montgomery Village. Milne was last seen on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 6:50 p.m., in the 19300 block of Club House Road, Montgomery Village....
Montgomery County, MD Continues to Expand Recycling with Plastic Film Recycling
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now offering plastic film recycling services at the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Derwood. Plastic film are flexible plastic bags and wraps. They are recycled differently than bottles and containers. For example, grocery bags and bread bags do not go in most curbside recycling bins. Instead, plastic bags and wraps should be taken to the Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Derwood or other plastic film drop-off locations.
Montgomery County honors hometown Olympian Dominque Dawes with statue
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The statue honoring four-time Olympic medalist, Dominique Dawes, was unveiled inside the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center. Dawes attributes a lot of her career success to the time she spent honing her craft in Montgomery County. “I love the fact that this statue will inspire the next […]
Teen Girls Missing Since July 2 Have Been Located Safe
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that Carla Lorena Bruner McRoberts and Skylar Alvey, who had been missing from Rockville since July 2, have been located safe and unharmed. Additional information regarding missing persons after they are found is almost always not made available by MCPD. Original report:...
Big Lots To Close Three Maryland Stores, Including Reisterstown Location
The retailer, which operates more than 1,400 stores nationwide - including 27 in Maryland - is planning to shutter the doors of approximately 40 locations. The company cited rising costs and inflation as reasons for the move, and a bankruptcy filing could reportedly be on the way. None of Virginia's...
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