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San Mar in Boonsboro to get over $720,000 for new transitional housing for girls leaving foster care system
12 August 2024- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced awards of more than $8.4 million through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants from the CDBG State Program will support 14 projects in 12 counties, including the creation of affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure and community facilities, and programs serving homeless persons, persons with disabilities and low to moderate income individuals.
Maryland Lottery sees 22 big winners in one week, including $250,000 scratch-off prize
(WBFF) — A Maryland Lottery player in Rockville claimed a $250,000 prize on a scratch-off ticket and another four players scored prizes of $50,000, one each in Charlotte Hall, Edgewater, Joppa and St. Leonard. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid more than $29.7 million in prizes during the seven-day period...
Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s contemplated vulnerabilities to the area’s critical bridges, including the possibility of a “ship impact” at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and threats to...
NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in Maryland on Tuesday
BALTIMORE, MD—A rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will be visible in Maryland on Tuesday morning. The RockSat-X mission launch from Wallops on August 13, 2024. The launch window opens at 6:00 a.m. EDT. The Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket will carry student-designed experiments to suborbital space. The experiments...
For retirees’ sake, state needs to finalize plans for shift to Medicare Part D coverage
With a looming deadline, state retirees are understandably anxious about the state's inability to close the deal on transitioning from their promised retiree prescription drug plan to Medicare Part D.
MSDE presents draft literacy policy
BALTIMORE — Addressing the need for literacy proficiency in the state, Review and updates of the draft literacy policy were presented to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) July 23. The MSDE passed a resolution at the beginning of the year to task State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright and her team with drafting a comprehensive literacy policy aligned with the science of reading. Considerations of the working policy include aspects such as curriculum adoption, assessment data, analysis, early warning systems, intervention, and accountability. ...
Amauri Polydor's Vision for a Strong Season at Mt. Zion Prep
Amauri Polydor, a Class of 2026 defensive back, has seen his recruiting stock soar since the end of last season thanks to a standout performance both on the field and during the offseason at various camps (college and non-college). Polydor, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback, will showcase his talents at Mt. Zion Prep Academy in Maryland this season, primarily playing cornerback. Last season, he made a significant impact with three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, 13 pass breakups, and 32 tackles.
When does school start? Here are the start dates for Maryland public schools.
BALTIMORE-- The upcoming school year is around the corner, but not all Maryland public schools start on the same date. Here's a list of the opening and closing dates of all Maryland county public schools. Allegany County First day: Aug. 26 Last day: June 5 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 28 – Dec.2 Winter Break: Dec. 23 – Jan. 1 Spring Break: April 16 – April 21 Other Closure Dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 5, Nov. 15, Jan. 17, Jan.20, Feb. 17, March 3, May 26 Anne Arundel County First day: Aug. 26 (grades 1-5, 6 and 9) Aug. 27 (grades 1-12) Last day: June 13 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov....
North Harford High School Envirothon Team wins third-place at international competition
The North Harford High School Envirothon team took third-place at the international competition held at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Here are the details provided by the school district:. North Harford High School Envirothon Team Secures Third Place at International Competition. The North Harford High School...
WARNING: Phone Scammers are Identifying Themselves as Police in Maryland
PIKESVILLE, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) are continuing to warn the public of a phone scam in which impersonators are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal information from citizens. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves using the...
Updated Walking Tour of Historic Chestertown
The Historical Society of Kent County is pleased to present a newly revised and updated self-guided walking tour of Chestertown’s Historic District. For the first time since it was originally produced in 1985, new sites have been added to the organization’s signature tour. Six landmarks have been added, and two removed from the earlier version, increasing the total number of stops from 24 to 29.
Marks: 'Thank you to our Eastside heroes'
On August 8 and 9, eastern Baltimore County was hit by one of the strongest storms since Hurricane Isabel over two decades ago. Then as now, the Eastside showed grit, resolve and an uncommon degree of neighborliness in responding to the aftereffects of Hurricane Debby. On Saturday morning, I toured the waterfront with Captain Shannon Stallings, Chief at Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Rescue & Marine. We were joined by Delegate...
Marks to recommend open space protections for 225 acres near Bird River
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced Monday that he will recommend Neighborhood Commons zoning for 225 acres and over 25 acres of RC 7 zoning along Pulaski Highway near the Bird River. This is part of Issue 5-055, filed by Marks as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process. Neighborhood Commons zoning protects open space throughout Baltimore County. ...
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