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Heavily Anticipated Book Release Dare to Become Inspires Women Entrepreneurs
Julie Cropp Gareleck, Author, CEO, and Entrepreneur who is a respected and trusted leader in business communities joins Enterprise Radio. This episode of Enterprise Radio is on association with the Author Channel. Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Julie Cropp Gareleck discuss the following:. Tell me about Dare to...
Campus Recreation: By the Numbers
Gettysburg College's campus recreation program continues to set the standard among our peer institutions. While students seek to build their knowledge and enduring skills in the classroom, they work on their physical well-being and mental fortitude in the gym, pool, and surrounding fields through a range of recreational and competitive opportunities.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday
Thousands of transgender and nonbinary people — and their allies — will gather in Washington, D.C., Saturday for the National Trans Visibility March. The march, which has been held annually since 2019, focuses on the need for trans visibility in politics as well as society at large. Trans people need to support politicians who support them, contact elected officials, and get involved in grassroots campaigns, the march website notes.
Gettysburg College offers public seminars
Gettysburg College is offering two upcoming opportunities to visit our campus for events focused on open dialogue and productive conversations across difference. These events are open to the public. Raj Vinnakota. “Living in Our Community: Conversations for Change”. Aug, 26, 7pm, CUB Ballroom. As President of the Institute For Citizens...
Vietnamese-American Association Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Two Students
The Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships at the Annual Academic Awards Ceremony held earlier this summer to two Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students for their excellence in academic performance, leadership skills, and community involvement. Earlier this summer, the Association of Vietnamese Americans awarded $1,000 scholarships to two...
Skippylongstocking Repeats in Charles Town Classic
Replicating if not somewhat surpassing his victory in the 2023 Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2), Daniel Alonso's Skippylongstocking took charge in the $1 million, 1 1/8-mile race Aug. 23 and scored a blowout victory over longshots Velocitor and Komorebino Omoide . The winner's time of 1:50.34, about a second and...
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
$285K Permit Issued For Upcoming Dunkin’
In September we let you know that Dunkin’ submitted a site plan proposing to turn an existing building at 17700 Muncaster Rd. (off of Muncaster Mill Rd.) into a new Dunkin’ location in Derwood. A $285K permit has been issued for the conversion of the existing building into a daycare, according to Maryland Newsletters.
The Ribbon Has Officially Been Cut at Neelsville MS as Students Prepare to Start in the New Building on Monday
Construction is complete at Neelsville Middle School, located at 11700 Neelsville Church Rd in Germantown, with students ready to return to school on Monday. The new Neelsville Middle School was constructed on the same site as the previous school building. The old building will be demolished and replaced with recreational fields and other amenities to make up for similar facilities currently located where the new building has been built. The new facility added six classrooms for a master-planned capacity of 1,190 students.
University of Maryland students begin moving in as semester starts back up
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Thousands of University of Maryland students (UMD) are preparing to return to the classroom next week. Friday was move-in day for freshmen and students, Chrissy Riley and her roommate Katie Kucner, are excited to be moving into their new housing on campus, ready to begin their new […]
Kensington VFD Summer Movie Night Returns This Saturday
This Saturday, August 24, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Kensington are resuming their Summer Movie Night series. This weekend, “Trolls Band Together” (2023) will be shown at dusk in St. Paul Park on the big screen. Starting at 7PM, activities and games will be available in the Park, including a water balloon toss.
Oh deer! Firefighters rescue fawn trapped in fence in Oxon Hill
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One fawn in Prince George’s County is safe and sound after firefighters rescued it from a fence on Friday morning. In a post on X around 11 a.m., Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) firefighters were called to help free a baby deer that was trapped between […]
County pool goes to the dogs this weekend in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend. The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
Maryland football commit Malik Washington star-powers Spalding to marquee win in Big Ten country
Malik Washington backed up a summerlong attention spree Friday night in Ohio. The Maryland football recruit posted a nearly flawless passing line, while leading Archbishop Spalding (Md.) to a road win against Ohio's second-ranked team. In Akron, Washington completed 23 of 27 passes for 239 yards and three touchdown passes...
Residents of new DC luxury apartment building complain of flooding, rising fees
Residents of a new luxury apartment building in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood are furious after the building flooded and their utility fees continue to spike. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom about 1 a.m. Thursday. She said she and her boyfriend bailed with buckets, but after a couple of hours, they faced a torrent. Beyond their door, it sounded like a babbling brook.
Aleah Jacobs, Naomi Spangler find the net for Gettysburg in field hockey win over Littlestown
Aleah Jacobs and Naomi Spangler scored one goal each for Gettysburg, and helped their team hang on for a 2-1 win over Littlestown on Friday, August 23. Jacobs scored late in the first quarter and Spangler added a goal early in the second quarter thanks to an assist from Rachel Masheheimer.
Several CCPS Schools Will Receive Free Breakfast This School Year As Part Of MMFA Program
LA PLATA, Md. – Several Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) students will receive free breakfast this school year as part of funding provided by the Maryland Meals for Achievement program. The program, known as MMFA, is offered through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and provides funding that...
Ja’nye Statum, Brady Maciejewski, Jaden Hines lead Shippensburg to 28-7 win over Big Spring
Ja’nye Statum had 162 yards on the ground and found the end zone twice to help Shippensburg pull away for an opening night football win over Big Spring, 28-7, on Friday, August 23. Statum started the scoring with a 6-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and finished the...
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