In the mid-’80s, the Rock-afire Explosion were the most popular animatronic band in the country. Years later—in West Virginia—the band is falling to pieces.
Apr 23, 2013
Maryland Man Dies After ‘Tough Mudder’ Accident
A man from Ellicott City, Md. was pronounced dead at a Northern Virginia hospital last weekend after an accident he sustained while participating in an obstacle course race in West Virginia.
The West Virginia farm that used to house a cult that sold its wares on D.C. streets is now for sale.
Oct 24, 2011
You Can Be a Leafer Too
While the peak period has passed for some parts of the region, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be a leafer over the next two weeks.
Feb 12, 2011
We Smelt It, Who Dealt It?
Photo by philliefan99 I think some of us owe Scampers the cat or Barksdale the dog an apology — the usual suspects when it comes to pungent odors. Since Wednesday, residents predominantly of Montgomery, Prince George’s and Frederick counties, and West Virginia have been calling in reports of a foul odor, reminiscent of rotting eggs. The smell has been noticed as far as Arlington according to some reports. Although officials from both states have…
Sep 16, 2010
Maryland @ #21 West Virginia: Border Rivalry Renewed
As we enter week three of the college football season, one thing has become abundantly clear: the Atlantic Coast Conference is just not very good.
Sep 13, 2007
Terps Host ‘Neers in College Park Showdown
By special contributor Brett Gellman of The Upstate Life This Thursday’s nationally televised contest, in which the West Virginia Mountaineers will visit the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, will be the last time these border state rivals meet until 2010. Not only are bragging rights on the line, but the Mountaineers’ national title hopes are also at stake. Both schools will be playing their hardest opponent thus far and both stand undefeated at 2-0. Both…
Aug 28, 2007
Three Stars: Jette Kelly
If sex were a genre of music, Jette Kelly might be the John Lennon, Madonna and Etta James of the style all rolled into one. The 27-year-old songstress has the song-writing prowess, sex appeal and voice to back both of them up. Last year, Jette teamed up with local electronic producer Holmes Ives for a Frou Frou meets Massive Attack meets Goldfrapp one-off project under the name Jette-Ives. An Emerson graduate, Jette spent most of…

