Residents demand accountability after Potomac Edison surge
Residents along New Design Road fault Potomac Edison for a Sept 5 surge that damaged TVs and appliances in about 200 homes. Rex Marshall says the cause remains unknown and no negligence or third party fault found, prompting calls for insurer involvement and company responsibility.
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Great Frederick Fair Prepares for Opening at Frederick Fairgrounds
Activity at the Frederick Fairgrounds signals the Great Frederick Fair is near. Midway setup and exhibitors lining up entries mark the rush to open Tuesday, with Friday the busiest day thus far and weekend crowds likely to follow. Free-admission previews draw spectators to see animals and fair foods.
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Maryland Midland Restores Classic F7A Locomotive
Maryland Midland Railroad spent about 12000 dollars to acquire a 125 ton F7A locomotive built by General Motors Electro Motive Division. A three man crew spent a year restoring it from a near ruin, preserving a rare "covered Wagon" relic once used in Chicago commuter service.
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Miss America hopefuls parade on boardwalk
Atlantic City witnessed the Miss America pageant parade as Gretchen Carlson led a red white and blue float past the Convention Center. Nearly 100000 spectators lined the Boardwalk to watch the two hour event from chairs balconies and streets.
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Colombia on alert as drug violence threatens Day of Love
In Bogota and major cities, gunfire and bombings wounded and killed police officers on the eve of Colombia’s Day of Love and Friendship. The military and police were placed on high alert with leaves canceled, amid “telephone terror” threats and attacks tied to drug cartels.
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Strong housing policy urged in Frederick County
Frederick County officials are urged to adopt strong housing policies to avert a future housing crisis. Jacqueline Rogers of the Maryland DHCD warned that without affordable housing the county cannot retain a stable job base. She urged action and proposed revamping the county voting ordinance and adopting a moderately priced dwelling unit standard to ensure 18 percent of new homes are affordable.
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
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Montgomery County
Rain returns to Frederick after long dry spell
Frederick woke to steady rain marking the end of a prolonged dry period. Officials issued flood watches across much of Maryland as showers and thunderstorms moved through the region. National Weather Service forecast called for 1 inch or more in local areas, with heavier rain overnight in nearby Virginia. No flooding in Frederick County by mid morning and a separate crash on I-70 near New Market reported no injuries, weather conditions affecting fairgoers at the Great Frederick Fair.
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Housing Trust fills the gaps in Frederick County housing
A new local nonprofit, the Frederick County Housing Trust, seeks to create and preserve affordable housing while avoiding duplication with groups like Advocates for the Homeless. Susan Castle, hired in June as executive VP and now full-time staff, aims to address unmet housing needs and curb displacement as Frederick residents face high costs.
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Frederick County Housing Trust
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Ms Castle
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Montgomery County
Mentors key to minority student success at PG Community College
Educator Tamba Kocewama described mentoring as vital for minority students at Prince George’s Community College. He highlighted mentors guiding him from education to leadership and urged programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters to pair mentors with middle schoolers, stressing one on one support to boost retention and future prospects.
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