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In wake of Key Bridge collapse, Maryland explores pier protection for Bay Bridge; initial budget is $145M
After the demise of its northern neighbor at the mighty hands of a massive cargo ship, Maryland’s lengthiest and most-celebrated bridge is expected to receive reinforcement from vessel collision in the coming years. The Maryland Transportation Authority, which owns the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis, said in the months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 that it ...
St. Mary's EMS Chief Accused Of Tampering With Narcotics Boxes, Vials Of Fentanyl: Sheriff
Thomas Patrick Raley, the Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the St. Mary's County government has been identified as the person responsible for tampering with narcotics boxes in Southern Maryland, authorities announced. An investigation was launched in St. Mary's County last week after the agency reported suspected tampering with the...
Maryland literacy policy in the works
(The Center Square) – Maryland’s venture to create and implement a statewide comprehensive literacy policy is underway, but State Board of Education President Joshua Michael says the board won’t consider adoption until at least September. Maryland’s journey with literacy policy has been long and winding, involving a patchwork application of the science of reading principles […]
Autism M&A Activity Continues to Rebound, as ABA Therapy Company Behavioral Framework Buys BCPS
M&A activity in the autism treatment industry appears to be picking up. On July 22, private equity-backed ABA Connect announced that it acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bumping its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. Then, on July 24, Behavioral Framework announced it acquired Behavior Consultation & Psychological Services (BCPS).
Funding Concerns For Key Bridge Rebuild And Red Line
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore has expressed confidence in recent months about his partnership with President Joe Biden and the president's commitment to supply funding for the key bridge rebuild. With changes now in the democratic party, there are now questions about whether that funding will still...
New online overdose dashboard highlights Maryland's opioid epidemic
BALTIMORE - Maryland's health department rolled out a new tool that can paint a clear image of the opioid crisis. The interactive dashboard allows people to zoom in and see where deadly overdoses are located and who is impacted the most by the ongoing opioid crisis. It also compiles data on non-fatal emergency department visits and incidents when Naloxone, an overdose reversal medication, was administered by EMS."This dashboard will enable Marylanders who are at the forefront of the opioid and overdose crisis, along with the individuals and organizations supporting them, to have broader access to data and trends in overdose, and...
The Brightside: Bringing back the Bobwhite Quail
QUANTICO, Md. – A species of small birds that once lived in abundance is now threatened. Still, due to conservative and land preservation efforts from local land owners, and conservation organizations, the Bobwhite Quail are coming back, and are hopefully here to stay. Landowners John Long and Tom Fisher...
University of Baltimore professor on how Kamala Harris' campaign will differ from Joe Biden's
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election sent shockwaves throughout the country, and Vice President Kamala Harris has received lots of support from Maryland leaders despite not being officially named the party's nominee. Gov. Wes Moore fully endorsed Harris, and Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic nominee...
Another Winner! Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River Earns High Praise
Now in its fourth year, the Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River in Maryland is no longer a new kid on the block. So between the mainstays such as performance boat aficionados David Landsman, who has attended all four events hosted by the Sparrows Point establishment, and Andy Imhof, who is now the three-time defending Fastest On The River award winner after reaching 158 mph in his Teasers Skater Powerboats catamaran, and a plethora of first-time participants, it’s no surprise the event is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the season.
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