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Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
Maryland reports even more heat-related deaths
WASHINGTON — As temperatures soared to record highs, Maryland residents are facing a growing threat from extreme heat, with the recent surge in heat-related deaths underscoring the deadly consequences. Temperatures may have dropped since storms moved through the DMV on Wednesday night, but three more people have died from...
FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.
Who could build new bridge? How’s the port doing? Your Key Bridge questions answered.
Nearly four months after a ship strike decimated the Francis Scott Key Bridge and killed six construction workers, who would build and pay for a new bridge and the impact on Marylanders’ wallets were among the topics on the minds of readers during a Reddit AMA on Wednesday with Baltimore Sun reporter Hayes Gardner. Below are selected questions and answers from the discussion on the r/Maryland ...
Governor Moore Attends Inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps Member Commencement
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the Moore-Miller Administration, City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and host site partner representatives from across the state gathered to celebrate the milestone achievement.
'This is absolutely unacceptable' | Prince George’s County councilman echoes concerns for residents dealing with apartment issues
CAMP SPRINGS, Md. — A Prince George’s County councilman is calling out the property owners for the current conditions of a Camp Springs apartment complex. This comes days after WUSA9 uncovered several complexes with no air conditioning. The different conditions we are hearing about for residents are at...
Man Arrested After Shooting on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MD - An Anne Arundel County man is facing multiple felony charges after a non-contact shooting on the bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority Police say on June 8, around 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black Jeep fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Police say the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi.
Average Gas Prices Continue to Climb Across the Southside
Average gas prices across Virginia jumped six cents this week to $3.45 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is up by a penny to $3.51 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville climbed by 11 cents to $3.38, while the...
New poll shows Trump leading Biden in Virginia, political analyst says Biden is in ‘deep trouble’
"The real question is, is any of this getting to Biden? Do the people around him tell him?" said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics. "He is in deep, deep, deep, trouble."
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