Airport panel weighs city role in possible authority
Frederick officials discuss creating an airport authority to accelerate development funded by a selected consultant study. Critics warn of high costs and rent pressures on tenants while others urge city input and cautious pace. Is the authority needed, and who pays? The commission debates scope, funding, and autonomy.
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Grimes
Frederick County
Frederick Aviation
William Hail
Edwards
Richard Kanode
Airport Commission
Ron Donovan
Commission
Richard Bernstein
White House space outreach inspires DC area students
About 150 junior and senior high students from DC Maryland and Virginia attended a Space Exploration and Discovery program at the White House. NASA experts showed how math and science power space exploration and discussed the international space station, satellite signals, space debris, and future plans with high schoolers.
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Washington
NASA
White House
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Mary Ellen Weber
Pve
Weber
Bul Nye
Cumberland to occupy vacated Navy building in temporary deal
Cumberland Maryland will take possession of the Naval Reserve Center building while ownership is resolved. City officials expect ownership to revert to the city and plan to use the facility temporarily.
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Cumberland, Md
Cumberland
Navy
Edward Athey
Naval Reserve Center
Jeff Repp
State plans tougher steps to keep welfare recipients in work
The General Assembly proposes more aggressive, hands on efforts to help former welfare recipients stay in the labor force. It also weighs increased tax breaks to encourage businesses to hire welfare recipients.
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General Assembly
Frederick High explores seven period day to ease crowding
Frederick High may adopt a seven period day starting between 6:58 am and 6:16 pm with six potential schedules. The plan, backed by Ms. Fargo and Dr. Dale, aims to be budget neutral using existing staff while avoiding double shifting. A April 1 submission to Dr. Dale seeks final approval and a public hearing will discuss the plan and alternatives.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson
TJ High
Frederick High
Frederick City
Dale
Iors
Shrine
Frederick
Fargo
Dr. Dale
Freder ick City weighs sale of state lease and parking decks
City officials discuss selling city owned properties including a 20 year state lease and parking decks. Grimes says sale would put decks on the tax roll and let private investors set rates with city rate oversight. Proceeds could reduce debt or reallocate funds. Offers encouraged through City Hall.
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Frederick
Grimes
South Street
General Tire
City Hall
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