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Renovation Work Planned For Bell Court Apartments
Frederick County received a grant to pay for it. Frederick, Md (KM) Some renovation work is planned for the County-owned Bell Court Apartments in Woodsboro. Frederick County has received a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant from the state for this project. The county says the funds will be used to...
Sheriff's Office Releases Video Of Deputy-Involved Shooting Of Hagerstown Man During Foot Chase
Bello took officers on a high-speed chase before firing at sheriff's deputies while fleeing on foot and will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder and other offenses, authorities announced last month. He was convicted in July following a six-day bench trial on...
Firefighters, first responders in Western Maryland awarded $838,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Aug. 5, U.S. Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $838,351.13 in federal funding to support Maryland firefighters and first responders in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through both training and equipment upgrades, ensuring better protection for both the public and the firefighters themselves. ...
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival musicians slated to perform
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (DC News Now) — If you are into music, a great way to wind down the summer season is to take in the performances of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival this weekend. Concerts are slated for Frederick, Md., Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and Shepherdstown. The talented musicians are devoting their concerts to […]
‘Let us move forward with progress’: FCC unveils new sculpture inspired by school motto
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — The Frederick Community College (FCC) community gathered Monday to unveil its first sculpture made on its campus. The artist said he’s dedicating it to the future growth of everyone on campus. A call to artists is what first drew sculptor Thomas Sterner in to create a piece that would […]
Cutters Suffer Another Setback Against Frederick
Frederick, MD – For the sixth time in eight meetings this season, the Williamsport Crosscutters fall to the Frederick Keys, this time by a final score of 4-3 on Monday Night at Nymeo Field. Zachary Murray took the loss tonight, falling to 6-2 this season, after allowing all four...
QAC Animal Services to participate in Maryland 3000 Adoption Challenge
For the month of August, adoption fees will be waived for all participating animal shelters and rescues across Maryland as part of the Maryland 3000 adoption challenge. This successful event, which began over 10 years ago, took a short hiatus during COVID-19, but all participating shelters are excited for its return. "The goal of this statewide challenge is to adopt out 3,000 animals to new and loving homes," said Kelly Hamilton, chief of animal services. "The staff at Queen Anne's County Animal Services is prepared...
Maryland Weather: Beautiful stretch of weather continues
BALTIMORE -- The nice weather will continue for a couple more days before changes arrive by the end of the week.Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with low temperatures dropping into the mid-60s across the area. Another pleasant day is on tap for Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s and continuing low humidity. Sunshine will be plentiful throughout the day.On Wednesday night, temperatures will again fall into the mid-60s under mostly clear skies. By Thursday afternoon, high temperatures will peak near 90 degrees under a mix of clouds and sunshine. The humidity should remain low through Thursday...
Six DMV teachers selected for Amazon computer science equity fellowship
WASHINGTON — Six teachers from the DMV have been selected to take part in a two-year paid fellowship to enhance computer science education. The Amazon Future Engineer initiative selected 50 educators from across the country to join its Teacher Ambassador Program. The program intends to expand STEM education and tech opportunities for students nationwide, according to Victor Reinoso, global director of Amazon’s philanthropic education initiatives.
To Boost Reading Scores, Maryland School Takes Curriculum Out of Teachers’ Hands
This is the final chapter of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. (See our prior installments from Washington County and Wicomico County Public Schools.) Jeffrey A. Lawson is Superintendent of Cecil County Public Schools in Elkton, Maryland; below, he shares the story of how the county […]
How is drought hurting Maryland's farmers and food supply?
While temperatures in the Baltimore metropolitan area have been a little lower this week, farmers across the state have been contending with a drought that has extended over the last three years. We begin today with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks, to discuss Maryland farmers and food systems that...
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