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The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Frederick, Md. (BW)- Several roads will be closed in downtown Frederick for the annual Kris Kringle Parade on Friday, Dec 8. The following streets will be closed from approximately 5 to around 9 p.m.:. South Carroll Street, East All Saints Street, East Patrick Street,...

BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — The official cause of death of Pedro Argote, the man authorities say killed Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson, has been ruled a suicide. The state medical examiner released the report on Thursday. Judge Wilkinson ruled against Argote, 49, in a child custody case on Oct. 19. That […]

The Frederick County Health Department are attempting to make contact with the owner of the animal. Frederick, Md. (From the Frederick County Health Department)– “A woman was bitten by an unknown dog on Monday, December 4, 2023, around 9:45 a.m. at the walking trail entrance to Urbana District Park near Lew Wallace Street in Frederick, Maryland. The biting dog is described as a large rambunctious dog with shaggy, light gray hair with dark gray patches. The biting dog was accompanied by a dark-haired woman in her late 30s / early 40s who was also walking a second dog described as calm, mid-sized dog with longer hair. The biting dog was also reported to have jumped up on another woman after the initial bite.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of hagerstown..

This article presents three fantastic Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt spots in Middletown. Have you had the chance to try any of these yet? We would love to hear your thoughts, so please feel free to leave your comments below!

In this article, we will be exploring six exquisite Italian restaurants in Frederick. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.

Frederick, Maryland, a city known for its historic downtown and cultural attractions, faces challenges with crime and violence. The city, home to about 80,000 people, shows a crime rate of 19 incidents per 1,000 residents, higher than 72% of U.S. cities. The likelihood of experiencing either violent or property crime is 1 in 52.

LOVETTSVILLE, VA — A stabbing incident in Lovettsville has led to the arrest of a teenage boy, as reported by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The event occurred on December 1 in the 38600 block of Morrisonville Road. The teenage suspect allegedly attempted to rob and abducted an adult victim, resulting in both the suspect and the victim sustaining injuries. The adult victim also suffered stab wounds during the altercation.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit at the Wreath-Making Workshop! This exciting event is all set to take place on Sat, Dec 09, from 10am to 4pm. The venue is none other than the charming Chartreuse and Co, located at 4005 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704.

Get ready to kickstart your holiday festivities with the upcoming 'Breakfast with Santa - Knights of Columbus 1365' event. This delightful gathering will take place on Sat, Dec 09 from 9am to 11am. This is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to share their Christmas wishes with Santa himself, while enjoying a scrumptious breakfast.

They asked to maintain full funding of the U.S. 15 project. Frederick, Md. (BW)- The Frederick County Delegation, along with Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, sent a letter of concern to Governor Wes Moore and Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld on Monday, Dec 4 asking for the administration to maintain full funding for the U.S 15 project.

The Lovettsville Town Council again delayed a decision on updating the town’s housing regulations after a two-hour debate during its Nov. 30 meeting. In August, the council held a public hearing on updates to the regulations recommended by the Planning Commission but opted then to delay a vote and continue the public hearing at a future meeting. The most significant change recommended by the commission was to move accessory apartments from requiring a conditional use permit to a by-right permitted use in all zoning districts except the retirement community district.

CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Some residents in Charles Town may experience water service disruptions due to an upcoming waterline repair. According to the City of Charles Town, on Monday, December 11, 2023, the Charles Town Utility Board (CTUB) will be making a repair to a 6” waterline on North Charles Street in Charles Town.  […]

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Thursday night marks the first of eight consecutive nights that families gather for their annual Festival of Lights. The holiday dates back to a battle for survival in the Second Century, B.C. It takes on extra significance for many this year with Israel under siege from Hamas. The Hebrew […]

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

The Washington County Commissioners agreed this week to transfer the remaining $5 million in the county's General Fund from Fiscal Year 2023 revenues to its pension fund. The commissioners had previously agreed to transfer another $20 million in revenues that were over budget for FY 2023 to the county's capital reserve fund. Of that, $8.5 million will be earmarked for improvements to the courthouse and the Washington County Detention Center, $1.5 million will be set aside for land preservation and $10 million will remain in capital reserves.

SHEPHERDSTOWN — On Saturday morning, the Shepherdstown Christmas Parade marched from the intersection of South Church Street and German Street down to Princess Street. While the parade had to be cancelled in 2020, due to concerns over it increasing the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has slowly but steadily returned to its pre-pandemic numbers. This year’s attendance and participation numbers were, for the first time, as high as they would have been, prior to the pandemic, according to Shepherdstown Rotary Club member and parade organizer Peter Smith.

In this article, we're going to explore three exquisite Indian restaurants in Frederick. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these places? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Financial services giant, Citigroup, had a major back office operation in Hagerstown for decades. However, during COVID, many of the workers processing credit card payments and other banking transactions were sent home to work remotely. Shoppers at Earl’s Market, just around the corner from the Citigroup corporate campus, felt […]

The graduate’s mom, peers and teachers knew he was going to reach his goal, though his principal, Todd Rasher, said the other students incarcerated at the Victor Cullen Center in rural northern Frederick County didn’t see “all the footwork” it took to earn his GED. “This...