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Plans for a Sheetz in Churchville pending approval by Harford officials
Plans for a Sheetz gas station and convenience store at the corner of Route 22 and Schucks Road in Churchville are awaiting approval by Harford County and state officials. The facility would replace the former Richard’s Fish and Crabs store that has sat empty since the business changed locations in 2021. The proposed Sheetz plans include a 6,139 square-foot convenience store with a drive-thru ...
Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
War of 1812 Monuments Cleanup to be Held in Dundalk
–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens...
Debate Over AP African American Studies Course Heats Up, Maryland School Board Rejects Program
A Maryland School Board has officially rejected an amended AP African American Studies course that was scheduled to launch in classrooms during the fall school year. The attack on Black history continues after a Maryland school board voted against an African American Studies course, citing it as too “divisive.”
Biz Beat: Suya Republic opens in Perryville, Union Hospital docs unionize
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Before he cut the ribbon to officially open Suya Republic in Perryville, Abayomi Ademulegun handed those who attended cups of his signature grilled beef to try. Sandy Turner, director of Cecil County Tourism, was among those who sampled the tender beef rubbed with spices and herbs. “That...
Beltway's Perring Parkway exit ramps to close for installation of new guardrails
PARKVILLE, Md. — Crews will close exit ramps at a busy interchange on the Baltimore Beltway starting Sunday night. The closures will impact Interstate 695 exit ramps at the Perring Parkway (Maryland Route 41\Exit 30) interchange. The Maryland State Highway Administration said the overnight road work will involve upgrading...
Lawsuit concerning rockfish limits still pending outcome
ROCK HALL — Rob Newberry, chair of Delmarva Fisheries Association recently provided an update to Kent County News on the progress of their lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). “We’re still moving forward,” he said, “slowly and surely.” They’re waiting to hear from Judge Richard D. Bennett of Maryland District Court for case 1:24-cv-00688, under Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights. ...
Cassilly vetoes bill expanding Harford Council’s budgetary power
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed legislation that would have expanded the budgetary power of the County Council — granting council members the ability to reallocate funds to any part of the county budget as long as they have approval from five of the council’s seven members. The bill was introduced by District A Councilman Aaron Penman in May and was approved by the council by ...
Kent County solar farm back in the conversation
CHESTERTOWN — On July 11, there will be a public hearing at the county courthouse for an issue lying dormant for two years, the construction of a solar panel farm on Morgnec Road. Urban Grid is located in the central portion of Kent, east of Chestertown. If all goes to the company’s plan, Morgnec Solar LLC owned by Urban Grid will interconnect to the power grid via an existing Delmarva Power Substation adjacent to the project site. ...
County to Celebrate Upgrades at Renaissance Park in Essex
Baltimore County Rec and Parks is cutting a ribbon to celebrate upgrades to Essex Field at Renaissance Park, 99 Stemmers Run Road in Essex. Additions include a new synthetic turf field, an energy efficient LED field lighting system, permanent seating stands, and a scoreboard. The ribbon cutting will take place...
Dundalk holds 90th Independence Day Parade
The Fourth of July is a special day in Dundalk. The community celebrated its 90th Independence Day Parade on Thursday, with Dundalk pride and American patriotism on full display. Many floats this year paid tribute to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was named for the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner." The bridge was honored along with the six construction workers who lost their lives when it...
East Towson housing project Red Maple Place clears final council hurdle
Plans for a 56-unit affordable housing complex in Towson will proceed after years of litigation and a last-minute legislative effort to force the developer to downsize the project. On Monday, the Baltimore County Council passed unanimously a resolution requiring the neighborhood of Historic East Towson to comply with county design guidelines. After the council delayed voting on the resolution ...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra dazzles sold-out crowd at annual Star-Spangled Spectacular
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wowed the sold-out crowd Wednesday evening at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville.Those in attendance were gifted with music and a fireworks show."I really love the music," said Norman Katzen. "It's classic, plus live music is amazing." More than 4,000 people attended the traditional Independence Day show in Baltimore County."It's a concert that really celebrates America's independence," said Allison Burr-Livingstone, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. "So, it's patriotic, film music, classical favorites."Families arrived early to the show to get the best seats."We've got picnic blankets, we got snacks, we got drinks," Danielle King said."I'm most excited to see my friends and the fireworks," Rosie King added. Star-Spangled Spectacular is a tradition that's been around for generations and brings people together from all over the East Coast."We live in New York, but I'm from Towson, and I wanted to share this amazing tradition with my family," Brad King said. A dazzling fireworks display ended the show as the BSO finished their final song.The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor.
Energy Day at BGE hopes to stem interest in STEM for middle schoolers
(WBFF) — BGE hosted Energy Day at its White Marsh Training Center Wednesday as part of its "STEM into Action" summer program. Middle school students joined BGE employees in various hands-on activities, including drone flights, virtual reality, electric vehicles, and more. "We wanted to be able to curate a...
KCPA voices opposition to Morgnec Solar Site Plan Approval
The gateway to Chestertown is about to be permanently impacted. On July 11, Kent County’s Planning Commission will be asked to approve the site plan for Morgnec Road Solar. It is imperative that this governing body be informed about the importance of installing landscaping that will enhance the critical entrance to Chestertown on Route 291 hiding a visually intrusive industrial solar plant blanketing 245 acres of rolling farmland with over 140,000 solar panels. Please read further, and plan to attend the hearing at 1:30 p.m. at the county’s hearing room at 400 High Street. The Planning Commission will meet on...
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