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Peregrine Falcons Return To Old Roosts In The Chesapeake Region
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Real estate high above the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers is certainly desirable. But a stretch of rocky cliffs in Maryland, overlooking Harpers Ferry, WV, is currently off limits to everyone — except peregrine falcons. In 2021, for the first time in 70...
Google to invest additional $1 billion into Virginia data centers, add 2 workforce development programs
VIRGINIA, USA — Artificial intelligence and an infusion of funding were just some of the takeaways from Friday's press conference with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Google CFO Ruth Porat. The tech giant announced a $1 billion investment into the company's existing data centers in Virginia -- two in...
Council Members Raise Concerns About Bill To Increase Backyard Chickens In Frederick County
It would allow residents to raise chicken on properties of less than three acres. Frederick, Md (KM) Raising backyard chickens could be expanded in Frederick County. The Council on Tuesday discussed a bill sponsored by Councilman Mason Carter to allow residents to own eight or fewer chickens on lots of 30,000 square feet. Roosters would be prohibited, and any chicken coop, pen or stall could only be placed no closer than 25 feet away from a lot line.
Greg Norman store coming to Leesburg Premium Outlets
Golfers in the region will soon have a new option for getting their colorful golf apparel. A Greg Norman Outlet store is headed to Leesburg. The new store is taking a roughly 3,200 s.f. space in the Leesburg Premium Outlets that is currently a store called Modern Suit & Dress.
New Ashburn Pharmacy announces opening date
A new non-chain pharmacy is getting ready to welcome customers in Ashburn. It’s appropriately named the Ashburn Pharmacy and it will start a soft opening on Friday, May 17 according to social media. The new store is located in the Broadlands Village Center. That’s the shopping center with the...
Method Health Club debuts in Loudoun County
A new health club and fitness center has quietly appeared on the scene in Loudoun County — taking over an existing facility and bringing a new brand to the area. Method Health Club is the new name of the gym that was formerly known as Oak Health Club. That’s...
New paint-and-sip art studio headed to Loudoun County
Another new paint-and-sip art studio is in the works for Loudoun County — this time at the Village at Leesburg off Route 7. It’s called Wine & Design. It will be taking the approximately 1,300 s.f. space that used to be the Sienna Sky Boutique. Wine & Design...
Annual Frederick Running Festival Returns This Weekend
(photo courtesy of Frederickrunfest.com) Over 4500 visitors will come to Frederick to participate in annual event. ( Frederick, Md (JK) – The 22nd annual Frederick Running Festival will be at the Frederick Fairgrounds this weekend. The event will feature a variety of races and events. Participants can compete in a half marathon, team relay, a 5 kilometer race and there is even a kids fun run. The festival will draw over 4500 visitors from 33 states.
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