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Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Manitowoc launches limited-edition shirt to benefit Brooke's House
Manitowoc is selling limited-edition shirts to support Brooke's House, a nonprofit aiding women in recovery, according to a community announcement. All proceeds from the 'Building Together' shirts will go directly to Brooke's House, which provides tools and training for women transitioning from addiction to recovery. Manitowoc's partnership with Brooke's House extends beyond financial support. The company has trained and hired more than a dozen Brooke's House participants, integrating them into its welding and assembly operations. These women now contribute to manufacturing mobile hydraulic cranes, crawler cranes and boom trucks for Manitowoc's brands, including Grove, National Crane and Shuttlelift. 'Manitowoc believes in the mission of Brooke's House, and we recognize the challenges these women face as they re-enter the workforce,' said Dave Hull, Manitowoc's general manager. 'We're proud to offer them not just jobs but meaningful careers with sustainable income and limitless potential.' The collaboration aims to build confidence, foster dignity and offer a fresh start for participants. Manitowoc's six-week welding school has helped several women embark on fulfilling careers. The 'Building Together' shirts symbolize hope and change, raising awareness for Brooke's House and its mission to combat addiction and provide second chances. To order a shirt, go to Additionally, a video about the partnership can be found on YouTube at This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at UPDATE: Hagerstown man charged in fatal shooting on Wednesday of North Carolina man This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Manitowoc selling shirts to support women in recovery
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
Curfew in place for youth at National Harbor to combat disorder
OXON HILL, Md. () — There's no love this Valentine's Day for kids hanging out at National Harbor, the popular Maryland destination that started its first night of a youth curfew on Friday. Anyone under 18 must be with an adult. Parents and businesses that break the rules could be fined up to $250. Hagerstown salutes Brooke's House with special Valentine's Day gala An identical curfew was in place for six months in 2024. That past experience presumably means the Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) knows how it will enforce it; though this time, the enforcement comes during a busy weekend. The curfew, which is in place from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for the next six months, began on Valentine's Day night. 'I love the curfew,' said Linda Bowles, who lives in D.C. and was at National Harbor Friday night. 'It was just getting out of control. Parents dropping kids off like this is daycare.' PGPD told DC News Now that minors had recently been caught shoplifting and fighting in the area, leading to the curfew. Jada Winchester, who works at The Yard Milkshake Bar, said she is optimistic about the impact of the curfew. 'When there isn't a youth curfew, I do want to say a little bit more of chaotic things do tend to happen here,' she said. 'I hope with the youth curfew it does tend to make you think, 'Okay, this is somewhere we can have fun, we can let loose, but it's not somewhere that you can really just come and openly do [chaotic] stuff.'' The curfew also comes as anime fans from all over are coming to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center for a three-day Katsucon. 'Oh yeah, it's packed,' one attendee said. Stretch Your Dollar: How supply chains impact DMV grocery prices, this week's deals Among the packed crowd are minors. They will be exempt from the curfew because National Harbor has outlined exemptions. They include minors authorized to be at an event at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, who leave the National Harbor immediately after the event has ended. Other youth exempted from punishments include those who are on the sidewalk in front of their residence, or those returning home from school or work. The full policy from National Harbor can be viewed here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hagerstown salutes Brooke's House with special Valentine's Day gala
HAGERSTOWN, Md. () — The Hagerstown community is paying tribute this Valentine's Day to Brooke's House, the substance abuse recovery program for women. Brooke's House started six years ago named in memory of Brooke Simmers, a well-liked student-athlete at Clear Spring High School. 'Brooke's House shows the community that recovery is possible,' Brittney said. 'That the stigma around substance abuse disorder can end and that someone can be a productive member of society again.' US Civil Rights Movement has roots in Washington County Naomi Pike was busy this Valentine's Day setting up for Friday night's community gala to salute Brooke's House for the work that it does. 'With Brooke's House, women can empower themselves and renew their lives and find a better way to live,' Pike said. The women of Brooke's House learn job skills and run the popular Brooke's House Coffee and Gift Shop and their Thrift Store in Hagerstown. 'Brooke's House saved me from addiction and helped me get custody of my son,' Brittney said. 'They gave me a safe place to live, helped me get my life together and now I am the manager of the Thrift Store.' 'It has a profound impact on the lives of women,' Naomi said. 'The community supporting our mission makes a difference every day to help these women and discover a better way to live.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
