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Joust near Brunswick welcomes riders of all ages, skill levels to compete in its 103rd year
Part of why Emily Wallace continues to compete in the Petersville Farmers Club Joust in Brunswick is because of the venue. Unlike many other jousting competitions, like the ones held at county fairs, the Petersville event held in the woods behind the Petersville Farmers Club building is peaceful. On Sunday, which marked the 103rd Petersville Farmers Club Joust, the air wasn’t filled with loud ...
Political Notebook: What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?
What are Maryland's voter registration, turnout numbers?. (Editor’s note: This reporting took place prior to President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. In a letter to the American people on Sunday, Biden said: “while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”)
Q&A: How is the Blueprint for Maryland's Future changing Washington County?
The nearly $4 billion a year Blueprint for Maryland's Future was passed in 2021, and from salary increases to additional dual-enrollment courses, it's bringing changes to Washington County Public Schools. The blueprint is a statewide law providing additional funds to schools across the state with numerous goals, including improving literacy and mathematical skills, adding personnel to help behavioral isssues and addressing teacher shortages in each county. ...
How will Washington County schools, medical staff improve support for autistic students?
When Landon Smith was diagnosed with autism, his school system in Huntsville, Alabama, said he may never speak English as a primary language, recalls Landon's grandfather. "It's like my daughter said, all of the sudden your world changes and you don't know what to do first," Benito Vattelana said. Born in Newark, New Jersey,...
Marco’s Pizza closes location in southern Loudoun
The Marco’s Pizza restaurant in the South Riding/Chantilly area of southern Loudoun has closed its doors for good. The announcement was made today via social media. “It is with a heavy heart I inform you that Marco’s Pizza in South Riding has permanently closed for business as of yesterday,” co-owner Chris Browne wrote. “It has been a pleasure serving the community over the last seven years. Unfortunately, we were just unable to keep up with rising costs and have reached a point where staying in business has become unsustainable.”
Suspect Vehicle In Manassas Woman's Murder Could Be In Loudoun County, Cops Say
Police in Manassas are searching for a suspect vehicle in a Manassas killing of an 18-year-old woman.Ashlin Paz, of no fixed address, was shot and killed in a wooded area near Pineview Road and Cregger Lane around 8:25 p.m. Thursday, July 18.The suspect vehicle, a blue Hyundai Elantra with Vir…
Crunch Fitness opens in Hagerstown, new Chambersburg shops include cafe and makeup studio
Crunch Fitness is continuing to expand, opening at 17716 Garland Groh Blvd. in the Centre at Hagerstown on Saturday, July 13, General Manager Jeremy Gray said. Franchise owners John Lucena and Chad Smith also are planning to open a Crunch Fitness in Frederick, Md., Gray said. The owners decided to...
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars rally to snap eight-game losing streak
A rough week for the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars ended on a high note Sunday. The Boxcars overcame a three-run deficit to defeat the Long Island Ducks 6-3, snapping an eight-game losing streak, which equaled their longest of the year. They also lost eight straight in May. Hagerstown is 3-11 in...
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […]
Baltimore Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Attempted Murder
BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Fielding Bame, a repeat violent offender, in connection with a recent stabbing incident. The stabbing occurred on July 12,…
Trapped Man Rescued From House In Frederick
Two dogs were also taken from the home. House fire in the 5700 block of Bartonsville Road. (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Recue) Frederick, Md (KM) One man was rescued from a burning house and medivaced to Bayview Burn Center with critical injuries following a house fire Tuesday night.
One injured after tractor-trailer hits bridge, car on I-495 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said a person was injured after a tractor-trailer hit a bridge and a car on I-495. Crews said they were dispatched to I-495 beltway at River Road for a collision. The person injured was taken to the hospital to be treated. First […]
PA State Little League Tournament: Greencastle vs. Council Rock Newtown at Newville 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 24
The Greencastle 10-12 Little League All-Stars open Pennsylvania State Tournament play against Council Rock Newtown on Wednesday, July 24, at 8:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on Mid Penn Broadcasting, beginning with the pregame show at 7:45 p.m. Garry Kline and Doug Mongan will bring you the play-by-play. Click here or the logo to listen.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Teen Girls Charged in Fatal Attack on D.C. Man Took Selfies After Killing Him
Washington, D.C. – A group of girls accused of fatally beating 64-year-old Reggie Brown took selfies after recording the attack, according to prosecutors. This information emerged during a hearing. The…
DUI Teen Driver Arrested In Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Fairfax County Police Say
A DUI teenage driver has been charged in a Fairfax County crash that killed a 35-year-old pedestrian this weekend, authorities said.The 17-year-old driver of a 2017 Jeep Cherokee was heading east on Lorton Road near Timarand Drive in Lortin, when he struck Jamar Caper, 35, of Alexandria, who was tr…
Where to find deals for National Ice Cream Day in the DC area
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. WTOP has the scoop on where you can get a deal in the D.C. area. Ice Cream Jubilee, with locations in D.C., Virginia and Maryland, is celebrating 10 years of business on National Ice Cream Day and is offering a buy one scoop, get another scoop free deal.
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