An SUV crashed Friday afternoon into the outdoor seating area of a popular Greek restaurant in Northwest Washington, D.C., killing two woman and injuring seven others, four of them critically. Authorities said the incident appeared to be an accident. “There are no indications that this was intentional,” said Second District Police Commander Duncan Bedlion. “We have a cooperative driver. He's staying with us.” He described the driver as elderly. The accident occurred shortly after noon on a warm, sunny day in the nation's capital. The restaurant is on a busy commercial strip with shops and restaurants, many of which have outdoor…

The City of Cumberland Engineering Department, on behalf of Belt Construction, would like to notify the public that beginning on Monday, March 14, 2022, there will be construction activities occurring in the Decatur Heights region of the City. Construction will occur between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm on week days.   Belt Construction will be replacing the water mains in the following streets:   Polk Street Independence Street Decatur Street North Waverly Terrace Altamont Terrace Union Street Baltimore Street Baltimore Avenue Davidson Street Frederick Street Bedford Street   The listed roads will be closed at intermittent times during the work…

The administration of the SAT test scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Allegany High School has been cancelled due to predicted inclement weather.  The make-up date for the test will be March 26, 2022. 

A three-part series of events will be held in early May to mark the region’s participation in the National Day of Prayer. A prayer rally will be held May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Central Assembly of God Church on Bedford Road, where a freewill offering will be taken. A May 5 breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Ali Ghan Shrine Club requires tickets by calling 301-697-6777. An observance will take place on the downtown mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring music and prayer. The featured speaker for the prayer rally and breakfast will be Jay Lowder. Founder…

Though the weather forecast for Friday looks mild with plenty of sunshine, Saturday through Sunday is a different story. Here's Finckle Forecast meteorlogist Diane Clark with the forecast for a potential winter storm event this weekend:

On March 10th, 2022, The Cumberland City Police responded to a residence in the 200 Block of Seymour St for the report of an assault involving a knife. Upon arrival, Officers located a male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening laceration to the chest. The Cumberland Fire Department was called upon to provide medical attention to the victim. Through officer’s investigation, it was learned that a female suspect had attacked the victim inside the home after an alleged theft of food items. As a result, 47 year old Rachel Natalie Brotemarkle was placed under arrest and transported to Police Headquarters for…

On March 10th, 2022, The Cumberland City Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Columbia St for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male subject identified as Michael Eric Smith, 31, of Cumberland MD. Smith advised officers that he had been involved in a verbal altercation with a subject who had already left the scene. While officers were still speaking with Smith, they were called to respond to a second residence to speak with the other party involved in the incident. It was then learned that the verbal altercation had turned physical inside…

While grants continue to be awarded for downtown Cumberland –  one city restaurant owner is not happy that many of those dollars are specifically targeted for Baltimore Street businesses and properties- and not the entire district. The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation’s “Baltimore Street Comprehensive Investment Program” currently sits at $950,000. During Thursday’s monthly meeting of  the Downtown Development Commission, Dan Bowser, owner of Mezzos on South Centre Street asked why some of those funds couldn’t go to businesses other than those located on the downtown mall… CEDC executive director Matt Miller noted that it’s not unusual for grants to come with any…

After a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 concerns-  the annual Hooley Pub Crawl will be back in full force on Saturday from Noon to 2AM. There will be a variety of music and food and drink specials at many downtown Cumberland restaurants, bars and music venues. A full slate of entertainers will perform throughout the day at supporting locations. The event is sponsored by the city of Cumberland and the Downtown Development Commission. Although there is some snow in the forecast for the weekend, DDC executive  director Melinda Kelleher is anticipating a good crowd… A special order from the Mayor…

The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates voted Thursday to increase the revenue projections for the current and upcoming fiscal years by a combined $1.6 billion, which signals continued economic growth. The panel adjusted the official revenue forecast for Fiscal Year 2023, which begins this July, upwards by an additional $737 million to $23.6 billion. Despite the robust numbers-  Budget Secretary David Brinkley is recommending that the General Assembly take a fiscally conservative approach…