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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Opponents of a proposed power transmission line in Central Maryland protested outside a conference on the data center industry in Frederick on Thursday. Photo by Josh Kurtz. Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
1 dead, 4 injured after two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person died and four people were injured after a crash involving two vehicles on Saturday morning, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD). PGPD said that at around 9:45 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Beech Road and Branch Avenue for a crash […]
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Pedestrian In Bladensburg Charged With Manslaughter
A hit-and-run driver who killed a 64-year-old District woman in Prince George's County has been apprehend, the Bladensburg Police Department announced. Beltsville resident Jerome Michael Phillip Young, 42, was arrested on a warrant following the investigation into the fatal crash involving Susan Woodard earlier this month. First responders were called...
Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department To Host Fall Carnival!
HOLLYWOOD, Md. — The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up to bring some autumn cheer to the community with an upcoming Fall Carnival! The event, scheduled for September 13-15, 2024, promises a weekend of family-friendly fun and entertainment. The carnival will feature rides and games tailored for younger...
SMECO Helps Stock Southern Maryland Food Bank
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) recently helped fight hunger in the region by supporting the Southern Maryland Food Bank. Through donations of food and cash by its employees, the cooperative was able to stock the charity’s shelves with more than 3,100 pounds of food. The donations will enable the food bank to feed more than 140 families.
Maryland doctor gives tips on how to prevent mosquito bites
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you’ve spent any time outdoors this summer you’ve likely been bitten by mosquitoes. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a Prince George’s County pediatrician, said there are different types of bites. She said she classifies them into two categories: painful bug bites and itchy bug bites. Hancock sites painful bug bites usually from […]
CSM Welcomes Back Hawks! Students Set To Return For Fall Semester
Holiday: Labor Day Weekend (College closed). All campuses of the College of Southern Maryland will be closed for the Labor Day weekend from Aug. 31 – Sept. 2. The college will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Welcome back Hawks! Fall sessions for students start Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, for...
Police Recover 65 AirPod Max Headphones Stolen from Best Buy
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared several incidents that occurred around Wheaton on Friday night, including arrests for distribution of fentanyl, handgun possession, and stolen headphones. Per @4DCommander on Twitter/X:. Veirs Mill Road @ Randolph Road. 2 Arrested for distribution of fentanyl as a result...
U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond
(JTA) — Jewish campus groups and parents are criticizing a reported decision by the University of Maryland allowing a pro-Palestinian group to hold a rally on campus on Oct. 7, the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attacks in Israel. The permit was given to Students for Justice in Palestine, according to the campus Hillel and...
Suspect Found Deceased Following Laurel Domestic Shooting Incident, Police Investigation Continues
A tragic conclusion came to pass in the case of a domestic shooting in Laurel, Maryland, as the suspect, Dario Villard, has been confirmed dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to officials. The Laurel Police Department reported that Villard, 53, was implicated in a violent domestic dispute that saw a female victim sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on the night of Wednesday, August 28, at approximately 10:11 P.M. on Westmeath Drive.
Tech Giant Ralph Gootee Credits CSM For Setting The Foundation For His Success
LA PLATA, Md. – The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a “pathway to possibility” for local students on the way to achieving their dreams – as proven true by former student Ralph Gootee, who credits CSM for launching his spectacular educational and professional career after graduating from Lackey High School in 2001.
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