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New rent control rules in Montgomery County: What tenants and landlords need to know
SILVER SPRING, Md. - Montgomery County’s new rent stabilization law is now in effect following regulations passed this week by the county council. Bill 15-23 was approved last summer, but the regulations adopted by Montgomery County this week allow the bill to officially go into effect. Under the law,...
‘Just stay on top of it’: Southwest Airlines at BWI-Marshall under investigation from FAA
Southwest is the busiest airline at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and now it’s under scrutiny by federal regulators. After a recent series of dangerous close calls involving Southwest Airlines flights, the Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an audit of the company’s operations. “It’s really been...
BOE members insist there's no interest in closing two county schools, despite claims
Four incumbent Washington County Board of Education members insisted this week there is no interest in closing Hancock Middle Senior High School or Cascade Elementary School despite concerns raised by a county commissioner. During a meeting between the county commissioners and the Hancock Town Council on Tuesday evening, Commissioner Derek Harvey warned there...
For 4-H kids, Saturday’s livestock auction at Harford fair provides lesson in profits and responsibility
For the last six years Emily Troyer, 15, has been raising animals to sell at the 4-H auction at the Harford County Farm Fair. The annual auction has provided her the opportunity to grow her knowledge of agriculture, pay for livestock equipment and expenses, and save for college, she said. Troyer is a rising sophomore at North Harford High School and a member of the student agriculture and ...
Meet The First Black Woman To Own An Entire Block On Baltimore’s Waterfront
This Black woman media mogul is buying back the block. Read more about Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew's powerful story inside. The post Meet The First Black Woman To Own An Entire Block On Baltimore’s Waterfront appeared first on NewsOne.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visits Ravens practice, hypes Lamar Jackson
Come January, Lamar Jackson might be able to look back at the video embedded below and say: “wow, look at the Vice President hype up my game!”. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, according to multiple reports, is on the short list of potential candidates to be Kamala Harris’ running mate in November’s election.
Experience the magic at Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend
There will be magic on Main Street during Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3. “Waynesboro Wizarding Weekend started as a way to bring people downtown to see and support our awesome businesses and celebrate people’s love of magic and Harry Potter books and movies,” said Bill Kohler, director...
West Virginia Player Finds Unexpected Joy in Maryland
Lottery luck came to call on West Virginia’s Annette Smith when she bought a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket. Maryland native Annette Smith, who is a dedicated player of a variety of games, favors scratch-offs, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5. She currently resides in West Virginia but has crossed state lines for several years to try her luck. Her love of Lottery games, fueled by a mix of fun and hope for financial relief during challenging economic times, led to a $50,000 Pick 5 win.
Anthony Moffett, 38, Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Items from CVS in Southeast D.C.
WASHINGTON – Anthony Moffett, 38, of Maryland, was sentenced in D.C. Superior Court on July 23, 2024, to 18 months in prison for felony second-degree theft stemming from events occurring on May 10, 2024. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
Pep rally in Bethesda celebrates 3 Montgomery County natives heading to Olympics for swimming
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Many gathered at a pep rally in Bethesda to cheer on three swimmers from Montgomery County who are going to compete in the Olympics. Representing 15% of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Swimming Team, Katie Ledecky, Phoebe Bacon and Erin Gemmell all attended Stone Ridge School and will be heading […]
Orioles acquire former AL wins leader in trade
The Baltimore Orioles have made their splash. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Friday that the Orioles are acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff Passan of ESPN adds that the Orioles are sending three minor-leaguers (outfielder Matthew Etzel, righty pitcher Jackson Baumeister and utilityman Mac Horvath) back to... The post Orioles acquire former AL wins leader in trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
State threatens legal action if residents don’t repair Aspen Lake Dam in Hampstead
A 900-foot man-made lake that is home to turtles, fish and migrating geese in Carroll County has become the center of a dispute between state officials and a handful of nearby homeowners. The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that the Aspen Lake Dam and Reservoir, just west of Hampstead, is deteriorating and needs repair. The department has ordered that seven property ...
Police respond to reports of a crash in Gettysburg
BONNEAUVILLE, Pa. — Emergency services responded to reports of a crash in Gettysburg around 9 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. Traffic may be backed up as crews are on the scene. For live traffic...
$50,000 windfall heading to man after winning trip to Thurmont convenience store
25 July 2024- A Pick 3 player from Western Maryland who tried his luck with scratch-offs walked away a big winner. The Frederick County man won $50,000 playing the Money Money Money scratch-off!. The lucky man was getting off work as a packaging official last week when he decided to...
SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
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