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Suspected Gunman In Deadly Triple Baltimore Shooting Arrested By Police For Murder: Police
The fugitive wanted for a triple shooting that left one dead and two injured over the weekend has been apprehended, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Dominic Pressley, 37, was wanted in connection to a triple fatal shooting on Saturday, July 20 in the 2400 block of Loyola Northway prompting the agency to issue an alert on Wednesday.
WLAX Announces 2024-25 Captains
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn Women's Lacrosse team announced their captains for the 2024-2025 year on Thursday, July 25th. The captains are graduate student attacker #31 Eliza Bowman, and senior defender #4 Riley Daly. #31 Eliza Bowman Bowman appeared in all 18 games for the Huskies in 2024, scoring 28 goals overall. Bowman notched consecutive 4-goal performances against Xavier on 4/6, and Albany on 4/13. Prior to transferring to UConn, the Darien, Conn. native played two seasons at Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins, Bowman scored 11 goals and was named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Bowman was...
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to halt ‘support for cutting off aid to Israel’
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan addressed a letter to his Senate opponent, Angela Alsobrooks, on Wednesday, calling for her to reverse “support for cutting off aid to Israel,” among other things. The letter comes as Hogan attended former Sen. Joe Lieberman’s memorial service, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke before addressing a joint session […]
Seven charged with theft of LGBTQ Items
CHESTERTOWN — Three out-of-state men were charged by the Chestertown Police Department for the theft of Pride flags and other rainbow-themed items taken from the Emmanuel Church on Cross Street during the weekend of the Juneteenth celebration, June 15-16. In all, nine victims of theft were identified. The crimes occurred on Cross Street, Cannon Street, Greenwood Avenue, Water Street and High Street in Chestertown. The loss to the victims is estimated by police at approximately $1,400. ...
Turnpike Troubadours to close out State Fair, Food & Brew Fest, new art show & more fun
If it feels like summer is slipping through your fingers like the sands of Rehoboth Beach, you're not alone. That's why you have to cherish the cool Delaware events on tap this weekend. Hello there, I'm Andre Lamar, your guide showing you how to take advantage of summer entertainment in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter, where you’ll find fun ways to dive into this weekend, and beyond. ...
Literacy Delaware awarded grant to create classroom framework for adults
As the state continues to grapple with the sharp decline in reading scores in schools, one literacy group just received a grant to help Delawareans outside of the K-12 system. Literacy Delaware, which focuses on teaching First State adults how to speak English and read, has been granted $8,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a national group that has ... Read More
New store in Milford combines books and crafts
Kori Lewandowski loves books. She also loves crafts. And whenever family members and friends asked what she wanted to do with her life, if cost were no object, “it’s always been to open a bookstore.” And so she finally is. The Crafty Reader is scheduled to open Aug. 30 at 39 N. Walnut St. in Milford. She plans to be ... Read More
$6,000 reward offered for information in deadly Baltimore stabbing
Baltimore police are offering a $6,000 reward for information about a deadly stabbing that occurred at the end of June. Police are looking for any information relating to the fatal stabbing of Antoine Grant in the 4000 block of Fairfax Road on June 29. Grant was originally said to have...
These vegetables and salads sold in New York, New Jersey might be contaminated with listeria
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
House of the Week: The “Wylie” at Sandy Lane Subdivision
Sandy Hammond has been involved in the construction management business of luxury homes for decades in Maryland as well as Delaware, Florida, New York and North Carolina. Over the past few years, she became increasingly interested in the development of smaller scaled more affordable homes in Talbot County for first-time buyers, teachers, first responders, nurses, small business owners, retirees, or teachers.
Plastic Bags Banned in Annapolis, Drive-Thrus May Be Next
The Annapolis City Council has passed legislation banning the use of plastic bags in most businesses, a move that does not quite align with a new Anne Arundel County law The bill, sponsored by Alderman Rob Savidge of Ward 7, was approved by a 7-1 vote and will take effect on January 22, 2025. Under this new law, grocery stores and other retailers will no longer provide free plastic bags, offering paper bags for 10 cents each instead. Exemptions include farmers markets, businesses providing fresh flowers, dry cleaners, pharmacies, and bulk items such as vegetables, nuts, and seafood. Alderman DaJuan Gay of Ward 6, the sole “no” vote, had proposed an amendment to exempt low-income residents, but it was defeated 5-3.
Clear bookbags, weapon detectors, more coming to Delaware schools
Nationally, there were more than 300 school shootings last year and Delaware has seen several reported cases of weapons on campuses. Many of the state’s school districts are now implementing new security measures to protect their students this coming school year. The reality of school shootings has plagued the...
Personnel File, July 25, 2024
Matthew Rubino was named chair of the Department of Surgery and physician executive for Surgical Services for ChristianaCare, the state’s largest healthcare system. Rubino has served as interim in these roles since September 2023. Rubino has held several clinical and academic leadership roles at ChristianaCare, including most recently serving...
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