Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor has asked Mike Spurrier, executive director of the Frederick Community Action Agency, to either resign or retire, according to an email Spurrier sent to supporters on Monday.
The city of Frederick took another step toward redeveloping the historic Visitation Academy property as two key votes received unanimous approval at Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting.
Elizabeth Warren repeatedly came under attack at Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate as rivals accused the Massachusetts senator of ducking questions about the cost of Medicare for All and her signature “wealth tax” plan.
Frederick County’s interim fire chief told County Council members Tuesday evening that his division aims to hire 90 new firefighters by the end of March.
WASHINGTON — When Syria’s Kurdish fighters, America’s longtime battlefield allies against the Islamic State, announced over the weekend that they were switching sides and joining up with Damascus and Moscow, it seemed like a moment of geopolitical whiplash.
The city of Frederick took another step toward redeveloping the historic Visitation Academy property as two key votes received unanimous appro…
Elizabeth Warren repeatedly came under attack at Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate as rivals accused the Massachusetts senator of ducki…
Frederick County’s interim fire chief told County Council members Tuesday evening that his division aims to hire 90 new firefighters by the en…
WASHINGTON — When Syria’s Kurdish fighters, America’s longtime battlefield allies against the Islamic State, announced over the weekend that t…
LUXEMBOURG — European Union officials were hoping Tuesday that — after more than three years of false starts and sudden reversals — a Brexit d…
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are gauging support for a vote to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry as another official testified Tuesda…
The city of Frederick took another step toward redeveloping the historic Visitation Academy property as two key votes received unanimous approval at Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting.
Elizabeth Warren repeatedly came under attack at Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate as rivals accused the Massachusetts senator of ducking questions about the cost of Medicare for All and her signature “wealth tax” plan.
Frederick County’s interim fire chief told County Council members Tuesday evening that his division aims to hire 90 new firefighters by the end of March.
WASHINGTON — When Syria’s Kurdish fighters, America’s longtime battlefield allies against the Islamic State, announced over the weekend that they were switching sides and joining up with Damascus and Moscow, it seemed like a moment of geopolitical whiplash.
LUXEMBOURG — European Union officials were hoping Tuesday that — after more than three years of false starts and sudden reversals — a Brexit deal with Britain might be sketched out within hours.
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are gauging support for a vote to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry as another official testified Tuesday in the deepening probe of President Donald Trump’s efforts to have Ukraine investigate Joe Biden.
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WASHINGTON — House Democrats are gauging support for a vote to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry as another official testified Tuesda…
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones called the Civil War commemorative plaque that sits in the rotunda of the Maryland State House an “affro…
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LONDON — Brexit divorce talks in Brussels are making such slow progress that three European Union nations predicted Monday the negotiations co…
BARCELONA, Spain — Riot police engaged in a running battle with angry protesters outside Barcelona’s airport Monday after Spain’s Supreme Cour…
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones called the Civil War commemorative plaque that sits in the rotunda of the Maryland State House an “affro…
Among common tips for staying friends with people or avoiding uncomfortable family dinners is to stay away from discussions about politics.
On Monday morning, more than a handful of employees for Milani Construction continued work on a bridge replacement project on a stretch of roa…
Two dogs attacked a pair of miniature horses in Thurmont late last month, leaving the horses injured and with a long recovery ahead, according…
BEIJING — China’s trade with the United States fell by double digits again in September amid a tariff war that threatens to tip the global eco…
LONDON — Brexit divorce talks in Brussels are making such slow progress that three European Union nations predicted Monday the negotiations co…
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Political notes
- After years of fighting, counties split on Monocacy River issue
- Political Notes: County makes recommendations to local state delegation
- Political Notes: Maryland insurance commissioner tours fair, discusses insurance needs
- Political Notes: Blaine Young ponders mayoral run; Krimm now vice chair of transit, environment issues
- Political Notes: State leaders discuss legislative priorities
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- City Notes: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
- City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
- City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
- City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
- City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
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