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Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’
Earlier, he called Staunton's newspaper "podunk" and said it was "ridonkulous" to drive to Abingdon for a campaign forum. The post Senate candidate Cao says that anything south of Loudoun and Fairfax is ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Volunteers needed for creek cleanup project on July 27
Members of the Washington County Clean County Initiative and the Creek Cleanup Project are looking for volunteers to join them on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon for a clean-up event. The event will be held at the Hancock Boat Ramp, off Canal Street. Volunteers are encouraged to...
Orioles Ace Predicted to Sign $255.5 Million Contract
Amid another Cy Young-worthy campaign, Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is headed for a lucrative payday in free agency. But for how much, and with what team, remains up in air. In a July 18 column for Bleacher Report, Joel Reuter predicted that the 29-year-old will sign a seven-year, $255.5...
Frederick Aldermen Considering Changes To Local Gun Laws
This one would cover bb guns and other similar weapons. Frederick, Md (KM) Possessing, carrying, wearing or brandishing bb guns, air guns, replica firearms and other similar weapons would be prohibited under an amendment to Frederick City’s municipal code being considered by the Board of Aldermen. During a presentation...
Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman involved in legal battle over Baltimore Ravens star’s trademark symbol
BALTIMORE Ravens star Lamar Jackson and NFL icon Troy Aikman are locked in a legal battle over their pieces of eight. Both quarterbacks wore the No. 8 during their illustrious NFL careers – and they now are fighting over copyright issues relating to the number. Jackson owns or has...
Ravens Named a Trade Spot for Patriots’ Pro Bowler for a Conditional Pick
The trade deadline is four months away, but teams and fans are already considering how they can make their team between the start of training camp and the deadline. For the Baltimore Ravens it could possibly mean upgrading their edge position with former draft pick Matthew Judon. Bleacher Report’s Kristopher...
Woman accused of repeatedly punching sister's cat, charged with felony
A Frederick woman is accused of punching her sister’s cat about 10 times, causing injuries, after the cat urinated in the living room, then scratched her finger, according to court documents. Valerie Oghomienor, 24, was charged with two counts of aggravated animal cruelty and one count of animal cruelty. Reached by phone on Thursday, she declined to comment on the allegations. The cat, named ...
FBI assisting investigation into man who attacked two women along C&O Canal
The FBI is helping the National Park Service investigate attacks against two women along the C&O Canal Towpath Trail in early March. Authorities believe the same man committed both attacks. The National Park Service is working with the FBI to identify the man, Christiana Hanson, a public affairs officer for the Park Service, said in a phone interview. The FBI Baltimore Press Office confirmed ...
Feds seek 37 months imprisonment for Frederick man's role in U.S. Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors are recommending 37 months imprisonment for a Frederick man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to assaulting multiple law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Steven Cook, 25, was convicted on March 21 of two felony counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. Cook is scheduled to be sentenced at 10:30 a.m. on Friday ...
Microsoft Outage Forces All Maryland Courts, Clerks' Offices To Close
Maryland's Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs Division announced on July 19 that all of the state's courts, offices, and facilities will be closed to the public, but will remain open for emergency situations. Clerks' offices are also closed. More information is expected to be released as the outage...
Public airs concerns on offshore wind during July 9 hearing
The state conducted a public hearing July 9 on the permits needed by US Wind to connect its wind farm off the coast of Maryland to a proposed substation next to the Indian River power plant in Dagsboro. As has been the case since the beginning, public comment on the project was mixed.
Invested in Maryland: Alumnus Helps Create Value for University System’s Entrepreneurs
Mike Ravenscroft, MBA ’21, knows there is value in community. It’s why he’s passionate about working with the University System of Maryland’s entrepreneurs and technologists, and why he gives his time to help students at the Robert H. Smith School of Business build careers in startups and venture capital.
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin urges Biden to consider dropping out
BALTIMORE - U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland, is calling for President Joe Biden to consider dropping out of the presidential election, according to the New York Times.The New York Times obtained a letter written by Raskin to the president. He is the highest ranking Maryland Democrat to ask Biden to step away from his candidacy.Several Democratic lawmakers have urged Biden to bow out after concerns about his debate with Donald Trump.Raskin, in the four-page letter, compared Biden to a tiring baseball player and urged him to consult with fellow Democrats about whether to continue his campaign, the...
Celebrate National Oyster Week This August (Don’t Wait for the “R” Months)
It’s time to give our favorite bivalve the credit it deserves!. National Oyster Week comes to us August 5-11, with oyster specials and events happening around Maryland, DC, Virginia, and beyond. Dozens of restaurants are offering shucking classes, specialty recipes, and discounted prices on all your favorite menu items to get everyone eating the Bay’s hardest worker.
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