King dinner highlights Thurmont Klan tensions and racial history
The Martin Luther King Jr. dinner at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frederick featured Thurmont officials criticizing local Klan activity and recalling racist incidents. Mayor Terrence Best cited a fear-filled car passing by two Black women and four children, while speakers recalled voter registration drives, past lynchings, and patterns linking 19th and 20th century civil rights struggles.
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Conservatives under attack at MLK celebration in Rockville
In Rockville, about 200 attendees at a Martin Luther King Jr. birthday event heard civil rights leader Joseph E. Madison warn against rolling back protections of the Voting Rights Act. He urged vigilance against “snakes” in policy that could cut scholarships, funding for disabled children, and pay for federal workers while urging Black self reliance and inclusive growth. Delano Lewis of NPR stressed advancing civil rights and a new generation of leadership to transcend race and religion. Gaithersburg Mayor Bohrer spoke on inclusion and eradicating injustice.
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County Holds Roundtables On Historic Preservation Plan
Frederick County hosts public roundtables beginning January 18 to develop a countywide Historic Preservation Plan. The plan aims to locate and rate historic sites, promote restoration via tax incentives, boost tourism, and support the 250th anniversary while considering a 25 percent statewide property tax credit for historic owners. Meetings run 7 to 9 p.m. at Winchester Hall, Catoctin High, New Market Elementary, and Brunswick High.
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Stadium prize crisis sparks plan to raise 11 million
Annapolis officials aim to fund a 200 million Baltimore stadium for the Browns by tapping an 11 million supplement from the Maryland Lottery. The lottery may use Pick Three Lotto and Keno games as sports lottery proceeds, beyond the four annual instant-lottery sports games, easing debts for the Maryland Stadium Authority.
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Stadium coalitions form over Baltimore and Montgomery plans
Lawmakers from Montgomery County and conservative Republicans join liberal Democrats in a stadium opposition bloc. Opponents doubt votes will occur this session. Governor Glendening needs over 70 percent support to advance both capitol plans. Lottery funds shift to cover an $11 million shortfall for the Browns stadium raise protests among legislators.
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