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A MoCo alternate delegate’s sweet ride
MILWAUKEE – Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. Parked across the street from the Maryland delegation’s hotel in downtown Milwaukee is a brand new, stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck belonging...
Baltimore Braces for Showers as NWS Predicts Relief from Dry Conditions, High Pressure to Follow
With showers and thunderstorms forecasted to hit Baltimore as a stalled front hovers along the Virginia and North Carolina border, the National Weather Service anticipates a modest reprieve from the dry spell. According to the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC, "Precip chances will increase from southwest to northeast through the day," rainfall is predicted to be less than favorable with expected totals of half an inch or less, mostly to fall west of Interstate 81 and into the southern reaches of the region.
Cloudy with a chance of showers Saturday in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 8 a.m. July 20 — Relief from the high heat continues this weekend in Baltimore with a chance of showers to start the weekend. This rain is much needed with moderate drought conditions under way around Baltimore. Saturday turns mostly cloudy with a few showers...
July 20 Cooler Saturday With Late Showers Then More Rain Next Week
More clouds this morning as we remain under the influence of a stalled frontal boundary to our south. While we get into more sun and heat tomorrow, this will help send more showers and some thunderstorms our way next week. There is no promise for when and where the storms will set up each day… only a suggestion for now. Each day we will get a better idea of how they will develop, but the pattern will be unsettled for the next 5 to 7 days.
Blue Water Baltimore Gives Update on Local Waterways
Blue Water Baltimore announced that its team collected tidal water samples around the area. Here is their report:. “With restrictions surrounding the Key Bridge lifted, we are able to anchor off of Fort Carroll and begin sample collection for the 2024 season. Results from this week’s bacteria samples are listed below. Check out baltimorewaterwatch.org to see data on all of the stations monitored throughout Baltimore’s watersheds.”
Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump
MILWAUKEE – Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not here this week as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer. Many Maryland delegates appeared comfortable with Hogan’s decision. “His tickets are at home....
Leaders call for accountability after apartment AC issues in Prince George's Co.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — For the past week and a half, WUSA9 has heard from so many of you who have been struggling to find relief from the heat, because your AC is not working. We've highlighted the issue at complexes in Suitland, Temple Hills and District Heights,...
Kjerstad back in Orioles' lineup and Stowers optioned
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles reinstated outfielder Heston Kjerstad from the seven-day concussion list today and optioned outfielder Kyle Stowers to Triple-A Norfolk. Kjerstad had a full workout yesterday and was cleared to play. He’s in right field tonight. Stowers is 11-for-36 with four doubles and a home...
Few shootings, but some fresh offenses among first teen participants in Maryland’s Thrive Academy
The idea seems simple: Identify young people most at risk of involvement in gun violence. Then, prevent them from becoming shooters or being shot. The Department of Juvenile Services launched Thrive Academy last September to pair life coaches with those young people, in the hopes of steering them toward a brighter future. Participants work toward short- and long-term goals, like graduating, ...
Daily News Brief | July 19, 2024
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Montgomery Co. student named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate
Tara Prakash is 18 years old and has already performed on the stage at the Kennedy Center. She’s not a musician, but a rising senior at Sidwell Friends School. Prakash was recently named Maryland’s first-ever youth poet laureate. Prakash, who lives in Chevy Chase, said she learned about...
Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority Relocates Administrative Offices
The Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority (QAC) is pleased to announce the relocation of its administrative offices. Effective July 22nd, the administrative offices will move from 205 E Water St STE 100, Centreville, MD 21617, to the Kramer Center, located at 104 Powell Street, Centreville, MD 21617, where the Department of Community Services is housed. Despite the change in location, the phone number (410-758-8634), fax number (410-758-8635), and mailing address (PO Box 280, Centreville, MD 21617) will remain unchanged.
Heat Doesn’t Keep Chick-fil-A Out of the Kitchen
When Rebuilding Together Kent County’s Executive Director, Genevieve Croker, first got a call from Chick-fil-A Regional Facilities Manager, Kevin Hiden, she wasn’t sure whether she’d be able to accommodate their volunteer group. Kevin, who has a home near Rock Hall, had been chatting with a local friend, Cathy, about his company’s commitment to giving back and wondering if there was a nearby nonprofit that could be a good fit. Cathy immediately thought of Rebuilding and their work to ensure more of our neighbors live in safe and healthy homes. She put Kevin in touch with Genevieve and after several conversations, they found the perfect project for their volunteers: clearing out a home for a senior in MIllington!
Howard approves contract to give teachers salary increase, more benefits
The Howard County Board of Education has approved contracts with organizations representing educators, educational support professionals, administrators and supervisors, and other maintenance staff, as of July 11. Educators in Howard will receive an average salary increase of 4.7%, according to the school system. The salary increase will be as high as 5.9% for some teachers, while those ...
Ravens' RB Derrick Henry spends around $240,000 per year on body maintenance
The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Derrick Henry to a two-year, $16 million deal on the second day of free agency. Hopefully, He will add to Baltimore’s already dominant running game and have a significant impact in other areas. Henry has been dominant over his eight-year NFL career and...
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