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Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027. “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant...
Refreshed specialty Md. license plate supports funding for coastal bays
MARYLAND – Coming soon to a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) office near you: a refreshed specialty license plate design. Tuesday morning, lawmakers, MVA officials, and stakeholders gathered on the edge of the Sinepuxent Bay in Berlin to unveil the new tags. The redesign doesn’t change the rendering of...
Maryland delegates endorse Harris for nomination
Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of his reelection race, Maryland Democratic delegates rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris, unanimously endorsing her for the nomination to head the Democratic ticket for president. Biden announced Sunday afternoon that he would not continue his candidacy in the 2024 presidential race. On Monday, the Maryland delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention met virtually and voted to endorse Harris. ...
Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hurt Local Art Scene
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Eastern Shore artists are expressing concern over recent Maryland budget cuts to arts programs, fearing significant impacts on local art communities. Nearly $150 million in funding has been slashed, affecting universities, the State Department of Health, and the Maryland State Arts Council, which awards grants to local artists.
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin questions Secret Service director about Trump rally assassination attempt
Maryland U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D - 8th District) called the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump "a grave assault on our democracy" in his opening remarks at a contentious U.S. House of Representatives committee questioning of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle this morning. Cheatle faced heated questioning from members of both political parties seeking answers to security failures at the July 13, 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump and two rally attendees were wounded in the shooting, and a third attendee was killed. It was the first attempted assassination of a current or former U.S. President since 1981.
Hospital Receives BIRTH Equity Maryland Designation
Meritus strives to ensure all patients, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender or socioeconomic status receive high-quality, equitable care. The health system has been sharing its efforts publicly with the community it serves through its annual Health Equity report, as well as by working to engage community members in important health initiatives.
American Legion Dorchester Post 91 donates $42,000 to VA Maryland Health Care System
The American Legion Dorchester Post 91 in Cambridge, recently donated $42,000 to the Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System to benefit veteran patients throughout the state. This is the largest donation the VA Maryland Health Care System has ever received from an individual Veterans Service Organization post. The donation will directly support veterans who receive their care at the Baltimore, Loch Raven, and Perry Point VA Medical Centers, as well as the Cambridge, Eastern Baltimore County, Fort Meade, Glen Burnie, and Pocomoke City VA Outpatient...
Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities
Throughout their convention last week, Republicans said they’d like to see more conservative women running for office. That same mantra was being repeated in the Maryland delegation. The post Maryland Republican women seek more opportunities appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Van Hollen, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, Mayor Scott Highlight Efforts to Bring Internet Access to More Marylanders
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel visited West Baltimore to highlight recent efforts to expand internet access for Marylanders and Americans without a reliable connection at home. Joined by Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott at the Enoch Pratt Library Walbrook Branch, the officials discussed the FCC’s recent vote of approval to expand the E-Rate Program, permitting libraries to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators so they can access the internet from anywhere.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
Two men killed in Long Island plane crash at MacArthur Airport identified. What we know
The Suffolk County Police Department identified the two people who were killed in a Long Island plane crash Monday evening shortly after departing from Long Island MacArthur Airport. Pilot Christopher Kucera, 46, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and passenger Zachary Hatcher, 43, of King George, Virginia were pronounced dead at the scene, the police department said. A...
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