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Feagaville churches host literary get-together
A Book Club gathering was held from 7-9 p.m. June 18 at the Ballenger Community Hall. Two Feagaville Lutheran churches, St. Luke’s and Mount Zion along with the Mount Zion Little Free Library (which is located in the parking lot at Mount Zion) invited local families to enjoy an evening for those who love to read. Dr. Raymond Ediger authored a book entitled “Living, Loving and Laughing with ...
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Maryland Ensemble Theatre will launch its 27th season with Kate Hamill's adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. This Sense and Sensibility brings a fresh, highly physical take on Jane Austen's classic. The Dashwood sisters, left penniless by their father's death, must navigate a world of gossip and societal demands while pursuing their own desires.
Teenager Charged With Arson in Fire That Displaced 43 People; Relief Fund Set Up For Those Who Wish to Donate
Last weekend a devastating fire destroyed an apartment building in Clarksburg. Seventy-five firefighters responded to the scene and assisted several occupants from the building. The fire left 24 apartments uninhabitable and displaced 43 people. Two residents were treated for minor injuries and three family pets were killed. Four firefighters also suffered minor injuries fighting the fire.
Pet Owners Warned To Keep Animals Away From Potomac River Due To Algae Mats
A new alert was issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautioning that the algae - which was collected from Williamsport to Riley Lock - could be harmful to animals if ingested. This week, a second advisory was issued for the Cumberland area. According to officials, "the algae has...
Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages
BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...
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...
2nd annual Black Frederick Festival coming to Carroll Creek
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Vendors will fill up the Carroll Creek area Saturday for the second annual Black Frederick Festival. Organizers said they plan on bringing some new components to this year’s event. “We’ve been talking about this for a while because we are getting to bring our culture down on the creek,” […]
WSOC: Lackawanna Hosting Hagerstown To Start Season
SCRANTON, Pa. – Lackawanna College women's soccer will begin its 2024 campaign on Saturday, August 24th, as the Falcons host the Hagerstown CC Hawks at Schautz Stadium in Dunmore. Kickoff is set for 12:00pm ET. Admission is free to the public. The game will serve as the season-opener for both squads.
Book lovers descend on Washington for National Book Festival
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - In the nation’s capital on Saturday, book lovers got together for the annual National Book Festival. Some of the country’s best writers come together each year for the festival, to read, sign and talk about their latest books at the event. “This is a...
Laurel Commemorates 9/11 with Community-Wide Push-Up Challenge in Unified Act of Remembrance and Endurance
In an homage to the profound losses of September 11th, the City of Laurel is calling upon its people to unite in a novel way—a push-up challenge spanning from 9:11 AM to 9:11 PM on the attack's anniversary this year. The event will be hosted in collaboration with local eatery Mission BBQ and backed by the stalwart efforts of Army Veteran SGT Pushup, as detailed by the city's news release.
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Warm Weekend Ahead in Washington D.C. with Cool Evenings Providing Respite from Daytime Heat
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a stretch of increasing clouds today with a high nearing 88 degrees, as calm winds from the south pick up between 5 to 7 mph in the morning, this shift in weather could bring about a subtle yet appreciable change in the day's mood despite the lack of rain to rinse the summer heat from the city's streets, in a forecast update published early this morning.
Langley volleyball team expecting another strong season
A couple of top players graduated and another transferred to a private school from last season’s state-champion Langley Saxons girls volleyball team. Still, the high-school squad returns and has enough talented players to remain a postseason contender this fall, as has been the case since the program began in 1999.
Paint the Town Labor Day Show 2024
One of the DC region’s largest art shows–Montgomery Art Association’s Paint the Town Labor Day Show–is back August 31-September 2 at the historic Kensington Town Hall! Come see the exhibition and sale of artwork, and live art demos and music. Plus, experience a Plein Air art competition, where you’ll find dozens of artists painting and drawing views throughout the Town of Kensington. Here’s the full schedule of events and list of participating artists: montgomeryart.org/laborday.
Baltimore named deadliest large city in the U.S., surpasses Memphis and Detroit
(WBFF) — If you're planning to visit Baltimore or live in Baltimore, you may want to consider the topic of crime. According to an April survey by Safehome.org, Baltimore ranks as the deadliest large city in the nation. The survey is based on the latest FBI Crime reports, which...
Warming back up in Baltimore this weekend and for back to school next week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:45 a.m. August 24 — Warmer temperatures and higher humidity return over the weekend. Saturday comes with a mix of clouds and sunshine with high temperatures in the warm mid 80s. A warmup will follow on Sunday as highs rise to the upper 80s and...
School district receives $4.5M in pre-K expansion grant
The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded Frederick County Public Schools a $4.5 million grant to expand pre-K programs. The grant would support 400 pre-K seats split between seven elementary schools and two primary schools in fiscal year 2025: * Ballenger Creek Elementary * Butterfly Ridge Elementary * Hillcrest Elementary * Lincoln Elementary * Valley Elementary * Walkersville ...
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