Steven Cohen

4 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Steven Cohen

MYERSVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Advocates for more medical research to treat neurological diseases associated with migraine headaches made their way to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Advocates say it’s an epidemic, and they want lawmakers to improve care. Their crusade is called Headache on the Hill, their health advocacy initiative for those challenged by headache disorders. Heather Eig is a 51-year-old school counselor struggling to overcome this common medical condition.

5 days ago | dcnewsnow.com | Steven Cohen

BOONSBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Nonprofit organizations in western Maryland are raising their concerns about federal budget cuts’ impact on programs supporting local communities, inspiring political activism both in Maryland and in neighboring West Virginia. San Mar Family Community Services has for more than a century, championed foster care and helps vulnerable high school grads make a transition to the workforce or higher education.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Steven Cohen

FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A young Frederick couple has brought some exotic spirits to the downtown. Brian and Ashley Allen have repurposed a historic building to house copper pot stills for barrel aging of specialty rums. The couple is behind an architectural renovation that has won distinction from the Frederick County Building Industry Association. The Carriage House on N. Carroll Street in the heart of Frederick’s historic downtown dates back to 1860.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Steven Cohen

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — It’s going to be a fun weekend in Hagerstown with some exciting events planned by the Washington County Free Library. On Saturday at the library’s main branch (100 S. Potomac Street), the public is invited to a salsa dance festival. Sunday afternoon, there is a Calypso band concert under the Bandshell at Hagerstown City Park. The community events are a way for the library to showcase its innovative programs, including the launch of a new audio technology lab.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Steven Cohen

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — It’s going to be a fun weekend in Hagerstown with some exciting events planned by the Washington County Free Library. On Saturday at the library’s main branch (100 S. Potomac Street), the public is invited to a salsa dance festival. Sunday afternoon, there is a Calypso band concert under the Bandshell at Hagerstown City Park. The community events are a way for the library to showcase its innovative programs, including the launch of a new audio technology lab.