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Once Again This Town Has Been Declared the Murder Capital of Maryland
Maryland is a state rich in history and culture, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. However, it is also home to some of the highest crime rates in the nation, particularly in terms of violent crime. Once again, Baltimore has been declared the murder capital of Maryland, a title it has held for several years. This blog post will explore the factors contributing to Baltimore’s high murder rate, the implications for its residents, and the ongoing efforts to combat violence in the city.
Do Maryland Democratic delegates have to vote for a certain candidate? Learn that and more
Maryland has 63 delegates to the Democratic National Convention scheduled next month in Chicago. While some candidates for convention delegate ran under an "uncommitted" label, all those who were actually elected were committed to President Biden. Delegates are selected according to district. District 6, which includes Washington County, has six...
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA: A New Chapter Unfolds
Century III Mall in West Mifflin, Pittsburgh, PA, once a significant retail hub, is undergoing a transformative phase with its demolition. The mall, which has been a part of the community for decades, is now set to be razed, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new possibilities for the site.
Maryland-based Bethesda Game Studios employees vote to unionize
BETHESDA, Md. (DC News Now) — Employees at Bethesda Game Studios – the company behind award-winning games such as “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series – voted to unionize, joining the Communications Workers of America (CWA), The workers, consisting of 241 developers, signed a union authorization card or indicated they wanted union representation, according to CWA. […]
State lawmaker calls on ‘Iraqi Freedom’ service to analyze Trump assassination attempt: ‘Complacency kills’
The Pennsylvania state senator who represents the community where attempted Trump assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks lived said Saturday when looking back at the tragic rally, he called upon his three combat tours in the Middle East. State Sen. Devlin Robinson, R-Allegheny, served as a U.S. Marine infantryman in Nasiriyah, Iraq’s...
FITCI, a business incubator, opens new Frederick facility
As she stood at the front of the crowded room Thursday evening, everybody wanted to shake Kathie Callahan Brady’s hand. It was a big night for the president and CEO of the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. as it marked the grand opening of Maryland’s EDGE at 351, FITCI’s newest facility. More than seven years in the making, it still didn’t seem real that it was ready to open, ...
Ordinary Hen opens in former Thacher & Rye space
As his new restaurant officially opens, Bradley Butts hopes to find a bright future serving dishes from his past. Butts, the chef de cuisine at The Ordinary Hen at 228 N. Market St. in downtown Frederick, offers a menu of dishes from Appalachia, including his native West Virginia. He acknowledged that the restaurant’s name is a little unorthodox. An “ordinary” is an old word for an inn or ...
State Department of Education brings INVEST to Morgantown this week
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High School in Morgantown will host the Mathematics Revised Standards Rollout at INVEST (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target) Conference Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24. Academic Support Coordinator Tim Flatley said about 150 teachers from across the state will have two days to...
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
Pittsburgh officials, residents come together to honor Gus Kalaris
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The city of Pittsburgh honored a local legend on Saturday.Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.Several people and city officials gathered to celebrate his legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.Mayor Ed Gainey says Gus' memory goes well beyond his product."It's hard to replace a legend, Mayor Gainey said, "but it's really not about the product that they serve that makes them. It's the love that they pour out. The one thing that people will tell you about Gus is that when they came here, he made them feel special."The mayor says city officials already have plans to name a street after Gus in Allegheny Commons Park so his kindness will live on forever.
Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches spend time at Miracle League clinic
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales hit the game-winner for the Friday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. The next morning, he was in Moon Township, aiding and supporting kids with special needs. It's exactly what the Pirates organization says it wants."Seeing them, the moms and the dads, the brothers and the sisters being just as happy as everybody else. It's really nice to see," Gonzales said. "And it's impactful on them, it's impactful on me."Gonzales joined other players and Pirates staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to...
TBT Pittsburgh Game 4 Live Doc: Pitt’s Zoo Crew alumni team ends regional opening night against Million $ Worth of Game
After three games in Pittsburgh on Saturday, three alumni-based teams will be back to play on Monday. In the final game of the night, the alumni team of the hosting Pittsburgh Panthers, the Zoo Crew, will try to make the remainder of the regional filled with college representation. The two seed will take on No. 7 Million $ Worth of Money to do so. The game tips off at 8 p.m. ET. The winner will take on Best Virginia, WVU’s alumni team, on Monday.
Listeria outbreak: CDC issues warning, 6 confirmed Maryland cases
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it is investigating after two people died and dozens more have been hospitalized in relation to a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats. Several people in this outbreak report getting sick after eating meats sliced at deli counters. Investigators are gathering […]
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