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Pimlico Activity to Cease Sept. 1 Before Rebuild Starts
Maryland Jockey Club Acting President and General Manager Mike Rogers has sent a notification letter to Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association President Katy Voss and Vice President Tim Keefe that all operations—racing, training and simulcasting—at Pimlico Race Course will cease Sept. 1, 2024, in order to begin work on building a new facility under the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.
State FFA comes to Garrett County
The 96th Maryland Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Convention took place for the first time in Garrett County last week at Garrett College’s McHenry Campus and The Wisp Resort McHenry Lodge. “We appreciate the hospitality that everyone has shown to us,” said Terri Shank, Maryland FFA’s executive director....
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
As summer kicks into high gear, the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is quickly becoming the place to be for fun in the sun. This week the AFRO interns compiled a mixture of events that will range from festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours. Take a look at the events below to find something that piques your interest and don’t forget to register!
State Roundup: Toll revenue loss from Key Bridge collapse estimate at $141 million; Wright formally takes over state public schools; after Biden stumble, MD GOP sees energized voters
TOLL REVENUE LOSS FROM KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE ESTIMATED AT $141M: The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will cost the state an estimated $141 million in lost toll revenue over six years and may bring toll increases a year sooner than expected. That projected loss makes up the lion’s share of the revised forecast that includes a decrease in toll revenues across all facilities. Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.
Cannabis industry growing in Maryland
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development says the change in cannabis laws in the state is creating more jobs. In Hagerstown, Kind Therapeutics has grown its workforce over the past six years. “New jobs are coming online,” said Ryan Minella with Kind. “We’ve seen about 3,500 […]
Perryville, Rising Sun mourn losses of well known officials
PERRYVILLE — Officials and residents of two Cecil County towns are in mourning after the loss of two well-known former elected officials. James “Jim” Eberhardt, Mayor of Perryville from 2004 to 2018, died Tuesday morning. He was 80. Clint Bowers, former Rising Sun Commissioner who served several terms between 2004 and 2012, has also passed. He was 89. The Cecil Whig is working on getting stories from people in each community who knew these men well. A common theme thus far is that both loved their respective towns and would do anything for that town’s benefit.
Rising Sun Little League wins District 5 11U baseball title
PERRYVILLE — Rising Sun’s 11U baseball team won a District 5 championship on Friday evening. The win puts Rising Sun in the state tournament, which begins July 13 at South Baltimore Little League. Rising Sun entered the championship game in need of a win on Thursday to force the “if” game. Below is a recap of both championship games. Game 1 Rising Sun 14, Chesapeake City 13 ...
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