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Countdown to Kickoff: Tuscarora Huskies
LEESBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — In 2023, the Tuscarora Huskies went 12-1, losing their final game of the season in the state semifinals to Salem 31-21. It was the first region title win under head coach Jared Toler. Now heading into his third season, Toler’s approach to having team success is the same. “The […]
First-year FCPS teacher prepares for first day of school
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Frederick County students are not the only ones getting ready for the first day of school. As the new academic year approaches, teachers prepare to welcome kids back to the classroom. First-grade teacher Lynnsey Tressler may be new to teaching, but she is no stranger to the education […]
6 potential Chesapeake Bay ferry routes recommended in study
OCEAN CITY — A five-county Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium released a Passenger Ferry Feasibility study identifying promising opportunities to enhance transportation and economic growth across coastal communities in Maryland. The year-long study was released at this year’s Maryland Association of Counties Conference, held in Ocean City last week. According to the study, the baseline system for the passenger ferry plan is estimated to handle approximately 50,000 riders per season. There are six potential passenger ferry routes, all branching out to different communities in the...
Maryland State Pest Control Association to host training event for PMPs
The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) has created the Business Building Blocks & Connections event to help pest management professionals (PMPs) grow their businesses. The new event, which will take place in Fulton, Md., on Sept. 10, will feature three business-building sessions on sales, customer service and employee engagement.
Pet warning in Maryland: Toxic algae found in Potomac River and Wye Mills Lake
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a health alert, warning residents to keep their pets out of the Potomac River due to the presence of harmful algae mats. These mats have been detected in two locations: near Cumberland and in the area stretching from below Williamsport to Riley's Lock.
All MTA riders can enjoy premium Transit Royale features on the Transit app
All passengers can now enjoy a significant upgrade on MTA’s Transit app: free access to Transit Royale, the app’s premium service. The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced the upgrade for all riders so that they can enjoy the additional features of Transit Royale at no cost, including access to upcoming departures for all transit lines (even weeks into the future), route maps, and vehicle tracking.
Angela Alsobrooks began her Senate run as an underdog. She’s hoping it ends by making history.
CHESTERTOWN, Maryland — Angela Alsobrooks was nearing the end of another busy campaign push in late July, sweeping through four counties in two days. The U.S. Senate candidate for the Democratic Party shook hands and took selfie after selfie in near 100-degree heat. She stopped at a locally owned unisex hair salon and visited a clothing drive for children in foster care.
Woman steals nurse's identity to get jobs at Del. nursing homes, officials say
A Maryland woman is accused of stealing a registered nurse’s identity in order to work at nursing homes in Delaware. Nicole Vanhorn was arrested on Aug. 19, following an investigation from the Delaware Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Vanhorn, a Maryland resident who also previously...
Maryland Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Named
Annapolis, MD - Arundel Middle School teacher Randi Burkhardt has been named Physical Education Teacher of the Year SHAPE Maryland. This award is given annually to teachers who, in addition to possessing outstanding teaching skills, are positive role models and exhibit the qualities of personal health and fitness in their daily lives.
Maryland 2024 back-to-school guide: Key dates, checklists, resources
Aug. 26 — schools open for grades 1-5, 6 and 9 only. Anne Arundel County Schools Bell Schedule and School Hours. Elementary school students are the first in class each morning, followed by high school students and then middle schools. Hours for all schools can be found here. Anne...
Giant to search backpacks, restrict unaccompanied kids at some DC-area stores
Heads up before you shop at Giant grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., area. The grocery chain announced changes to anti-theft policies for certain stores in the District and Maryland. Giant is loosening up its no-bag policy for a handful of stores. The grocer banned backpacks and large-sized bags back...
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