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American Legion Post 77 looking to jumpstart Hometown Heroes banner project
EASTON — An effort to honor past and present veterans, firefighters and police officers gained momentum at the Easton Town Council on Monday evening. Joan Harris-Brooks, speaking on behalf of Blake-Blackston American Legion Post 77, asked the council to partner with the group in creating a banner program so that families of Talbot County veterans, firefighters and officers can honor their loved ones. Harris-Brooks said the banners would be placed...
Jury-duty questionnaires coming to Arlington homes
Approximately 35,000 randomly selected residents of Arlington and neighboring Falls Church soon will be receiving juror-questionnaire postcards from the Arlington Circuit Court. Those receiving the questionnaires are required by law to respond online within 10 days. Responses will be used to qualify residents for jury duty during calendar year 2025.
Lack of funding a 'recipe of frustration'
CENTREVILLE — Upwards of 200 individuals gathered at the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Board of Education building in solidarity of Queen Anne’s County Education Association members raising their voices against proposed employee layoffs as the board held a closed executive session Aug. 20. “We teach our students to collaborate and talk together, well, let’s walk the walk,” Education Association President Cecilia Mitchell said about the assembly. Marching from Centreville...
Baltimore Set To Get Professional Basketball Team
A professional basketball team is coming to Baltimore. The Baltimore Venom will join The Basketball League and plans to start playing in 2025, making it the second TBL team in the state after the Frederick Flying Cows opened their inaugural season in March. The TBL, an American minor professional basketball league, was founded with eight […] The post Baltimore Set To Get Professional Basketball Team appeared first on 92 Q.
Alexandria, Va., tackles sewage overflow with massive tunnel project
A $615 million tunnel project in Alexandria, Virginia, is nearing completion, designed to address sewage overflows exacerbated by climate change. Sarah Vogelsong reports for Inside Climate News. In short:. Alexandria's new 2.2-mile tunnel will help prevent sewage from overflowing into the Potomac River during storms. The project, driven by climate...
The Vision Council Provider inSights Report Finds ECPs Experiencing Substantial Decreases Across All Areas of Practice Performance
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—This week, The Vision Council released a new Provider inSights report, its semi-annual research study exploring eyecare provider sentiments related to daily operations of their practices, the eyecare industry and the American economy. Compared to previous years, The Vision Council found that ECPs are reporting “substantial decreases across all areas of their practices’ performance—including revenue, staff retention, and patient acquisition and retention.” Alysse Henkel, vice president of research and inSights at The Vision Council, said, “Performance of the economy, effects of inflation, and considerations about available jobs and workers remain top of mind for a majority of eyecare providers.
D.C. FEMS responds to gas leak in Munson Hall
D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to a gas leak in Munson Hall on Thursday night. FEMS Public Information Officer Vito Maggiolo said FEMS dispatched three units and a fire chief to 2212 I Street at 11:24 p.m. in response to a report of a gas leak in the residence hall. Five GW Police Department officers asked all evacuated residents to remain outside until 11:59 p.m. when FEMS completed their work and permitted the students to re-enter the building.
Three Injured, One Flown Out After Serious Multi-Vehicle Collision In Prince Frederick
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:46 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle accident in the area of Dares Beach Road and Clay Hammond Road. Crews arrived on the scene to find a three-vehicle collision with one on its roof. All occupants...
SUV crashes through Whole Foods parking garage wall, hangs partially over edge
WASHINGTON - Authorities say an SUV has crashed through the wall of a second-floor parking garage at a Whole Foods supermarket in northwest D.C. Crews responded to the scene in the 4500 block of 40th Street around 9 a.m. on Thursday. ◀︎ ▶︎. ▼. Images show the hood and...
ONGOING INVESTIGATION OF FATAL COLLISION IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MARYLAND
MECHANICSVILLE. MD - Maryland State Police (MSP) are reporting that on Monday, August 19, 2024, at approximately 6:01 pm, Troopers assigned to the MSP Leonardtown Barrack responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on New Market Turner Rd, in Mechanicsville. The preliminary investigation revealed a collision involving two vehicles. The...
Super Beauty Smash And Grab: Destruction And Theft At Waldorf Market Place
WALDORF, Md. – An 18-year-old Towson resident, Makenzie Amara Earle, is facing charges of malicious destruction of property following an incident at the Waldorf Market Place on July 30, 2024. According to police reports, Charles County authorities were called to the Super Beauty store in Waldorf after receiving reports of theft and significant damage to store property.
Maryland awards $24M to schools for electrification, solar projects
The Maryland Energy Administration is allocating $24 million to 31 projects in 13 different school districts to implement electrification and solar projects. The investments are designed to help schools save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... Read More » The post Maryland awards $24M to schools for electrification, solar projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Maryland Gov. Moore announces assistance for farmers affected by drought
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans to meet their recovery needs, […]
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