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11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River
Multiple agencies in the DMV region were on hand on Thursday night, when a strange scene involving two vessels played out on the Potomac River, officials say. Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 4, a distress call was made regarding a boat taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the river, leaving the vessel disabled.
'Lets Be Blunt' kicks off Summer Cannabis Awareness campaign
It isn't everyday community kids get to walk through a giant inflatable brain at a Cambridge neighborhood park. But on Saturday, January 29, that was just one of the surprises youngsters and families found at Calvin Mowbray Park, 700 Weaver Street.
Sho’men Aquatics wins home opener in age-group swimming
CHESTERTOWN — After opening the age-group swim season with back-to-back losses at Henson Family YMCA in Salisbury and Talbot Swim Club in Easton, Washington College-based Sho’men Aquatics picked up its first win of the young season June 27 at home against Miles River Yacht Club. Penny Welsh (7-8),...
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
Local artist shows off his metal masterpieces
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The Main Street Gallery in Cambridge has a new summer show, “Nature by Metal.” The show will feature a variety of wild creatures all created by an artist from various kinds of metal. Gary Schuler is a Cambridge resident and has been working with metal for over 20 years. He creates flat and 3-dimensional pieces with everything from bending to welding.
'It didn't die with her:' New Beginnings continues to grow after death of executive director
CAMBRIDGE — When former New Beginnings Youth and Family Services Executive Director Theresa Stafford died in December after years of battling cancer, the learning center on Greenwood Avenue didn’t fall away or get left behind. “It didn’t die with her,” Stafford’s sister Norby Lee said. “She left people who had enthusiasm for children and (cared) about the success and learning and experiences for children.” A recent donation to New Beginnings...
Maryland Fast-Tracks $50.3M Emergency Contract With Skanska for FSK Bridge Collapse Cleanup
On Wednesday, Maryland officials greenlit a hefty $50.3 million emergency contract with Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc., a Swedish construction firm, to clear out the wreckage from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This contract was rapidly approved by a board led by Gov. Wes Moore, although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had already tackled the debris in the federal channel of the Patapsco River. Maryland swiftly stepped in to sign an emergency deal with Skanska in April, aimed at removing obstructions from additional channels to facilitate access for salvage and commercial ships, as reported by CBS News and WNKY.
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. It’s the evening before the Fourth of July, and the parking lot of the Phantom Fireworks store is crawling with SUVs and pick-up trucks trolling for a parking spot.
Historic Pimlico Race Course to Undergo Major Renovations, Maryland Takes Ownership Ahead of Upgrades
The Pimlico Race Course, steeped in the history of American horse racing, is slated to shut down operations on September 1, to undergo substantial renovations. This anticipated closure was confirmed in a Facebook post by the race course itself and is a part of the wider-reaching Pimlico Plus plan which received legislative approval earlier this year, according to WMAR2.
Homes at or under $500,000 in York County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 24 and June 30. In this article, we outline recent property sales in York County, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top...
Fiery rollover crash sends one person to the hospital in York Co.
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person is injured after a rollover crash Friday morning. The accident happened on Windy Hill Rd. at around 8:37 a.m. leading to the closure of some lanes, Shrewsbury Fire Company said. All lanes have since reopened. The current condition of the victim is...
HEAT WEATHER ALERT| Dangerously hot and humid start to weekend in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:30 a.m. July 6 — WEATHER ALERT SATURDAY due to high heat plus humidity. Baltimore is included in an excessive heat warning Saturday due to heat index values reaching dangerous levels. Saturday is a scorcher with actual temperatures in the upper 90s and heat index...
Baltimore City holds first Splash Fest Teen Pool Party of summer 2024
Dozens of teenagers crowded the Druid Hill Park Pool on Friday night for the first Splash Fest Teen Pool Party of the summer. "It's so important to provide our young people with things to do," said Noell Lugay, the city's assistant deputy mayor of human services. "We don't want to continue to say that, 'Oh, yes, you have curfew, you can't be these places, don't go here and there.' We're saying, 'We're opening up the city to you all,' and, we're saying that 'This is your city, too.'"
Learn Behavioral Says Its Hungry to Grow, but Steadily Profitable
Fifteen years ago, Justin Funches left private equity firm Ironwood Capital to become president of Learn Behavioral, a Baltimore-based business that treats people diagnosed with autism. In the ensuing decade, Learn Behavioral experienced three changes in ownership, each involving a different private equity company. Milestone Partners bought Learn Behavioral in...
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...
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