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Innovative firsts fill Maryland Comptroller's Chamber update
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Leirman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state's 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Leirman heralded numerous additional firsts she's introduced to a department she's focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
NRF Honors Distinguished Association Leader
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today presented the 2024 J. Thomas Weyant Award to Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance. Locklair was recognized at NRF’s Retail Advocates Summit, where retailers, industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the retail industry’s premier advocacy event.
Largest High School in Maryland Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a block party. MCPS shared that the event consisted of “fun, games, and community support.”. The school, which now has the distinction of being the largest high school in the state (in square foootage), opened in 1974...
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
Three headless deer lead to dozens of charges in Pennsylvania
BEDFORD, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple dead deer — three with their heads allegedly cut off — led to charges for three men in Bedford, game commission officials said. The Pennsylvania Game Commission charged Kai Bardell, 22, Edward Ilgenfritz, 27, and Harlan Group, 21, with a slew of charges relating to the illegal hunting of deer […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
Major Interstate Car Theft Ring Busted in Pennsylvania and Maryland
In a significant development, law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania and Maryland have apprehended two individuals connected to a series of high-profile thefts at car dealerships across both states. The suspects, identified as London Flores and his accomplice Ventura, were detained following a detailed investigation that utilized advanced tracking and surveillance technology.
Retro Vibe Coffee House at CHT July 26
This month, Church Hill Theatre will offer something entirely new, as a special invitation to those who have never been inside the gorgeous Art-Deco playhouse. Old friends are of course welcome as well. One of our favorite performers, Kathy Jones, will present the first-ever CHT Coffee House on Friday, July 26, from 7-9 p.m. And, because this is a new event, there is no charge for reservations, just a request that you donate what you can at the show. All contributions will go toward our various Church Hill Theatre projects. ...
Talbot County pledges support for Chesapeake College project
EASTON — The Talbot County Council approved a letter of intent to fund a Chesapeake College facility project during Tuesday’s council meeting. The letter, sent to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, indicates the county is willing to pay its share for a Queen Anne’s Center Technical project at the Wye Mills campus. College representatives spoke to the council Tuesday, saying that the project will help the college support a slew of trade programs. ...
Teen Suspected of Attempted Exxon Break-In Arrested in Glen Burnie, Accomplice Sought by Police
In an early morning incident at Glen Burnie, police responding to a 911 call arrested a 16-year-old male suspected of attempting to break into an Exxon gas station. The Anne Arundel County Police Department reported that the call came in at approximately 12:40 a.m. for an attempted burglary at 720 Aquahart Road. An officer, already monitoring the Computer Aided Dispatch system, arrived on the scene to find one of the suspects at the shattered entrance before any formal dispatch was issued.
Boat Fire in Royal Oak, Talbot County
The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that was accidental. Damage to the vessel– a 1983 – 15′ Boston Whaler–and its contents is estimated to be around $12,000. No injuries were reported.
Wine of the Week: Istine Chianti Classico DOCG
This weekend at Piazza Italian Market we are tasting the Chianti Classico DOCG ( ($25.95) from the Istine Winery in Radda In Chianti, Toscana. The black rooster decal on the bottle’s neck designates this wine as being from the original Chianti Classico designation whose boundary was determined by a race between knights from Siena and Firenze and that boundary still exists today. Istine’s three vineyards are located in Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. Even in warm vintages, the family’s 20 hectares thrive in the high altitude and rocky soils of their three vineyards.
Community Remembers Waterman Who Went Overboard
DEAL ISLAND, Md. - A small Somerset County community is reflecting on the life of a waterman who died after falling off a boat Tuesday. Neighbors have been searching around Deal Island for Ted Briddelle, 56, since Tuesday. Family members confirmed on social media Thursday night that Briddelle died. The...
‘Runaway Bride’ anniversary events planned in Berlin
The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of “Runaway Bride,” starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, with an exhibit and showing of the movie this week. The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum in Berlin is celebrating the 25th anniversary...
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