A large group of volunteers, teachers, school administrators, PTA members and students went back to school early on Aug. 8 to orient themselves to an exciting 2019-2020 initiative, the expansion of waste sorting and composting in Frederick County Public Schools—to…
Celebrate Indian Culture, Heritage and Achievements The 18th annual Festival of India, presented by the Indian Association of Frederick, is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7 at the W.R. Talley Rec Center, 123 Bentz St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and…
Sol Yoga: Good Cause Class Aug. 30, Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Urbana Regional Library Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. Free, but donations accepted. Twilight Hikes Aug. 31, 7:30-9 p.m., Monocacy National Battlefield…
On a dark and stormy night—or rather, in the aftermath of a strong and quickly moving storm that downed trees and knocked out power, “The Blair Witch Project” writer and director Ed Sánchez sat down to talk to Emmy award-winning…
Surf House Debuts Music on New Patio Picture this: UHS alum and Hammocks frontman Gary McKee performing from the “We Could Be Giants” Surf House lifeguard chair with his band set up at his fee, and underground DMV DJ Whighzeguy…
Support Lunch Out of Landfills! This fall, Mountainside Education and Enrichment (MEE) and Frederick County Rotary Clubs are rolling out the Lunch Out of Landfills! initiative in 14 Frederick County Schools. They need volunteers to help make this school lunch…
All Welcome at Safe Streets Urbana Aug. 17 Meeting The Safe Streets Urbana committee plans an Aug. 17, 9 a.m. meeting at the Natelli Community Center, 9023 Harris St., to organize support for students walking and biking to school at…
For the team preserving the Dudderar Farmhouse and giving it new life in the 21st century, it’s all about respect—for the 1830s craftsmen who took at least 18 months to build the original masonry home and the relatively new Villages…
Dr. Jennifer Burns is returning home to open her own practice, Urbana Pediatrics, on Monday, July 1. Many know her from her 12 years with The Pediatric Center of Frederick, where she was main provider for more than eight years…
The Green K9 has given patrons of the Urbana Library Farmers’ Market pause recently with veterinarian-approved treats, free healthy pet food samples and CBD products for pets. “I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from people,” said owner Marni Lewis,…
