Though EC Pops had a sweet grand opening on April 1st, a close call with Mother Nature nearly prevented that from ever happening. But after seeing the community pull together following Ellicott City’s devastating flood in the summer of 2016 the owners of the specialty popcorn store said they were inspired to make the business work.
Oldest running duckpin bowling alley has its home in Baltimore and marks its 9th decade
Patterson Bowling is the oldest operating duckpin bowling alley in the country. Some say it’s like stepping back in time. In fact, the facility is marking 90 years of non-stop duckpin bowling.
History comes alive at Rockville museum one piece of furniture at a time
A Rockville museum exhibit features 18th and 19th century furniture pieces and the stories behind them. Beall-Dawson Museum curator, Elizabeth Lay, shows us that history is alive but may be hidden in plain sight.
The Farm Women’s Market has more than eight decades of local tradition
It’s called The Farm Women’s Market and it was established by a group of women more than 80 years ago at a time the men had gone off to war. Today, that market continues to thrive and is open to all.
Battle over requiring helmets for female lacrosse players
Protective helmets are often required for bicyclists, bikers and some sports, like football. But when it comes to lacrosse young men and boys who play the sport are required to wear them but girls and women usually are not. And some suggest it may time to change those rules.
Growing craft brewing industry holds national convention
Even though a battle continues to brew in Maryland about regulations for craft brewers, the growing industry is being celebrated all week at a national convention in Washington.
Baltimore shooting victim turns his personal tragedy into a positive program for young boys
More than two decades after nearly losing his own life, a Baltimore man has created a unique program aimed at helping middle school boys discover who they can be. Damion Cooper uses yoga and martial arts to teach young men how to cope with stress and anger.
Carroll Arts Center’s sweet PEEPS art display is a seasonal favorite
Nearly two hundred pieces of art made from Peeps, the sugar-covered marshmallow candies, are on display at the tenth annual Carroll Arts Center Peep Show.
State lawmakers override Gov. Hogan’s education legislation veto
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland–Governor Hogan has followed through on a threat vetoing legislation approved by the legislature that restricts the state’s ability to get involved with under-performing schools.The bill, called the “PROTECT OUR SCHOOLS ACT,” It passed with comfortable margins in both…
A military plane crashes in Prince George’s County
Shortly after takeoff from Joint Base Andrews, an F-16 plane on its way to conduct routine training in Pennsylvania experienced a mechanical problem and crashed in a wooded area between two neighborhoods. There were no reported injuries on the ground and the pilot, who has not been identified, safely ejected and landed about a mile from the crash.