City urged to enforce property laws in Frederick
Mary Beth Visco of the Greater Frederick Development Corp urged enforcement of existing city property maintenance laws at a GFDC meeting. She argued against delaying for a demolition by neglect bill, noting current codes are not enforced and property values suffer. Mayor Grimes acknowledged the issue and discussed offering help to cited owners.
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Mary Beth Visco
Greater
Ms. Wisco
Jim Grimes
Grimes
Anne Rollins
Hagerstown
Steven Sager
Ms. Visco
GFDC
Maryland seniors struggle with state service requirement
About 1 in 100 Maryland high school seniors have not started the 75 hour state mandated community service, risking diplomas. Of 43,148 expected graduates, 3.4 percent have yet to complete even an hour as districts offer classes and programs to help. Montgomery County reports 217 nonparticipants, Baltimore County 79, while 14 districts show full participation.
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Land
State Board of Education
Andrea Bowden
Baltimore City
Maryland
Montgomery County
Baltimore County
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Caroline
Carrell
Deal
Charles
Borchester Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery Prince George's
Queen Anne's
St Mary's
Somerset
Talbot Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
Maryland State Department of Education
Eugenia E. Grattio
News Post
Stott
Trial Begins for Nance in Thrill Killing Case
Jurors hear opening statements in Frederick County Circuit Court as 19 year old Nance stands trial for the Brunswick bridge death of Adrian Pilkington. Prosecution portrays the crime as a thrill killing with two accomplices named Jensen and Wooldridge.
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Brunswick
Adrian Pilkington
Brunswick Bridge
Potomac River
Brian Hutchison
Frederick County
Adrian
Mr. Hutchison
Jean Louis Arnaud Nance
Jason A. Jensen
Pilkington
Brian Wooldridge
Wooldridge
Alford
Jensen
Hutchison
Mr. Ravenell
Mr. Pilkington
Feud at Weinberg Center Over Proposed Changes
Weinberg Center director Jade Wu and Beneath My Wings clash over rumored rental hikes and staffing, amid claims that current user group concessions may end. The factions say higher salaries and ticket prices threaten community arts, citing a program insert about rental increases and access limits that could end performances like Love Letters for Heartly House and others.
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Weinberg Center For the Arts
Jade Wu
Beneath My Wings
Ms. Wu
Roger Nicodemus
Beneath My Wings Group
Weinberg Center
Heartly House
Lingerie and Video Center fined again for violations
Mayor Jim Grimes supervised a second fine on West Patrick Street establishment for sexually explicit items and improper permits. Code inspector Michael Blank delivered the 900 fine after a Monday visit, with police present. Grimes said daily citations would continue until compliance, citing city codes over First Amendment rights. Jerry Moomau, executive director, commented.
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West Patrick Street
Jim Grimes
Michael Blank
Firefighter May Seeks Urbana Fire post amid past charges
Michael May, a former Germantown Volunteer Fire Department chief banned in 1995 in Montgomery County, reportedly applies to join Urbana Fire Department. Urbana officials refuse comment on the application or a possible vote next month.
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Germantown
Montgomery County
Urbana Fire Department
Michael May
Douglas Smith
Mx Smith
May
Douglas M. Duncan
James L Rgan
Mr May
Germantown Volunteer Firement
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