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Retail incubators launching in July
This month, in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority, we will be launching our 2nd retail incubator with the Maryland Women’s Business Center. After a very successful inaugural partnership last year we are once again offering this innovative incubator program to help minority and women owned businesses grow.
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
Former senior adviser to Fitzwater taking over as chief of staff; Kadish departs Friday
Former senior Pat Murray is returning to work for Democratic Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s administration. Murray, who left the administration late last year to work on a congressional campaign, is returning to be Fitzwater’s chief of staff. Murray is taking over for Chelsea Kadish, who has served as Fitzwater’s chief of staff since December 2022 but is leaving her post on ...
25 animals test positive for rabies in Frederick County, health officials say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials in Federick County, Md. warned the community to keep their pets and family safe after multiple animals tested positive for rabies. As of July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office said 25 animals tested positive for the deadly virus in the county. […]
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Montgomery County, Officials Say
First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three...
Proposed backyard chicken ordinance amended to add language about coops, fencing
The Frederick County Council will need to hold a second public hearing on a proposed backyard chicken ordinance after approving an amendment to add language about how flocks must be contained. As proposed by Councilmember Mason Carter, the bill would have allowed county residents to keep up to eight hens on residential properties with an area of at least 30,000 square feet, as long as the ...
Banana Republic to Close Montgomery Mall Location
Banana Republic will close its Montgomery Mall location at 7101 Democracy Blvd Suite 2054 on July 17th, according to a representative from the store. Banana Republic has a factory store location at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets that will remain open. The clothing retailer is owned by Gap, which will remain at the mall through its Gap and Gap Kids stores in the upper level by Nordstrom.
Hidden Danger: 177K properties still need to check for lead water pipes as October deadline nears
Some 177,000 properties in Baltimore City and Baltimore County still need to have their water pipes checked for lead. Last fall, 11 News Investigates revealed that public works officials in both jurisdictions were asking 230,000 property owners to check their water pipes for lead. The same officials provided updates Wednesday...
Veterans Honored at Atrium Village Ceremony for Service to their Country
In celebration of the Fourth of July, Atrium Village senior living community in Owings Mills recently hosted a special gathering honoring residents who are veterans of World War II, the Korean and the Vietnam wars. The event featured a presentation by Capital Region Honor Flight, a national program that serves...
New gym planned for Golden Mile's Westridge shopping center
A $5 million multi-level Crunch Fitness and a mixed-use residential and commercial development are slated to come to the Westridge Square shopping center in Frederick. The fitness center, which will occupy 1005-1077 West Patrick Street along Frederick’s Golden Mile, will provide the city’s residents with equipment and resources beyond the scope of a traditional gym, Christopher McDonald, the ...
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