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Warming back up in Baltimore this weekend and for back to school next week
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 7:45 a.m. August 24 — Warmer temperatures and higher humidity return over the weekend. Saturday comes with a mix of clouds and sunshine with high temperatures in the warm mid 80s. A warmup will follow on Sunday as highs rise to the upper 80s and...
"Where's Marty?" checking out the new "Iwitness" exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Hi Everyone!There is a really fine exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, https://www.lewismuseum.org/ ! It is called, "Iwithess: Media, and the Movement." It focuses on Maryland and role Print, TV, Radio, and Photo Journalism played in moving the Civil Rights movement forward.Part of this display is a living room complete with period furniture and an old TV, complete with rabbit ears, that runs a 20 minute documentary, put together by curator Imani Haynes. The "TV show" features news clips from the, then, three BaltimoreTV news stations.In the "Print" section first editions from the...
The only thing saving Brian Cashman from Yankees exile is Orioles' bad trade deadline
Very few Yankees fans were happy with New York's showing at the trade deadline. Brian Cashman walked away with Jazz Chisholm, Mark Leiter Jr. and Enyel De Los Santos. It just wasn't enough for a roster in dire need of a boost at the time, and it barely helped the depth for a stretch/playoff run.
Elderly Woman Critically Injured in Pikesville Armed Carjacking (Video)
In a shocking incident in a suburban neighborhood in Pikesville, Baltimore County, an armed carjacking left two individuals injured, one of them critically. The event unfolded on Wednesday night at the intersection of Brattle and Hawkesbury Roads, turning an ordinary evening into a terrifying experience for the local community. The...
Democrats see abortion issue as defining – and winning – issue in fall election
CHICAGO – Abortion has been a key talking point at the Democratic National Convention, with speeches focused on reproductive rights on every night of the convention. On Thursday night, the United Center was full of attendees wearing white in support of reproductive rights. Democratic Party candidates and officials see...
Preview: Bearcats next opponent: Towson Tigers
Cincinnati Bearcats football is back on August 31st at Nippert Stadium (2:30 pm ET on ESPN+) against the Towson Tigers. The Bearcats will look to start their season off on the right off after having a bad taste in their mouth coming off a 3-9 season. Last season, Towson went...
School district receives $4.5M in pre-K expansion grant
The Maryland State Department of Education has awarded Frederick County Public Schools a $4.5 million grant to expand pre-K programs. The grant would support 400 pre-K seats split between seven elementary schools and two primary schools in fiscal year 2025: * Ballenger Creek Elementary * Butterfly Ridge Elementary * Hillcrest Elementary * Lincoln Elementary * Valley Elementary * Walkersville ...
Laurel Commemorates 9/11 with Community-Wide Push-Up Challenge in Unified Act of Remembrance and Endurance
In an homage to the profound losses of September 11th, the City of Laurel is calling upon its people to unite in a novel way—a push-up challenge spanning from 9:11 AM to 9:11 PM on the attack's anniversary this year. The event will be hosted in collaboration with local eatery Mission BBQ and backed by the stalwart efforts of Army Veteran SGT Pushup, as detailed by the city's news release.
Goldsboro tween wins Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen
Brooklyn Angel Faith Robinson, daughter of Brittany Marshall of Goldsboro, was crowned 2024 National American Miss Maryland Jr. Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. She received her official state crown, banner and trophy. She also received a special invitation to compete at the National Pageant held during Thanksgiving week in Orlando, Florida. At the pageant Aug. 18, Robinson won the...
Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties.
University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Welcomes New Executive Leader
Aaron “Zack” Royston Joins Organization as Vice President, Rural Health Transformation and Executive Director for UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. Aaron “Zack” Royston, MAS, MS, FACHE, has joined University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH) as Vice President of Rural Health Care Transformation and Executive Director of UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. UM SRH is a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS).
Easton Utilities Begins Annual Flushing Program
The water main flushing program is conducted by Easton Utilities on an annual basis and scheduled to begin in late August throughout the service territory. “The flushing program allows us to determine if there are any issues in our water system infrastructure so Easton Utilities can continue delivering high quality water,” stated Jake Bryan, Water and Wastewater Supervisor for Easton Utilities.
House of the Week – 8/23/24
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Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
Elkton woman working to educate everyone about sickle cell disease
ELKTON — Imagine having a disease so rare that when you show up at a hospital in extreme pain, the staff there think you are an addict. “We are always labeled as drug seekers,” said Regina Dorsey, Vice President of the Sickle Cell Association of Harford/Cecil Counties & the Eastern Shore. “You’re in pain, you’re crying and screaming and you’re labeled as a seeker.” Sickle Cell Anemia, or Sickle Cell...
A great day at the track
ELKTON — Elkton-area resident Matt Halter wore a very specific horse jockey costume when he celebrated a childhood Halloween approximately a dozen years ago, while other kids dressed up as super heroes, ghosts, witches and such. Matt chose that equestrian rider’s outfit because one of his big heroes is John Velazquez, a Hall-of-Fame jockey whose long list of accomplishments includes winning the 2011 Kentucky Derby while riding Animal Kingdom, a thoroughbred that was trained in Fair Hill by H. Graham Motion. ...
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