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A Baltimore man died after being sedated and restrained by medics. His mom wants answers
When Trea Ellinger left a Baltimore drug rehab facility last summer, he assured his anxious mother that everything was fine. He had his medications and was planning to meet up with his girlfriend.
InTERPShip Academy Highlight: Sydney Lewis
Maryland softball’s Sydney Lewis is one of more than 40 student-athletes to land an internship over the summer in conjunction with Maryland Made’s InTERPship Academy. Lewis, a rising junior studying communication, is interning with the Baltimore Orioles in their marketing and communication departments. She’s working with the Orioles for eight weeks, during which time she’s browsing through and shadowing various teams and learning about their operations.
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Washington D.C. Set to Expand Legal Sports Betting - Latest Updates
Great news for residents of Washington DC as sports betting is about to get much easier… if the city’s budget gets approved. Yes, what started as promising news for sports betting expansion in the city has become a roadblock. We’ll break down what’s happening, timelines, and potential perks for DC residents if everything goes according to plan.
Xavier University lefty Nolan Hughes drafted by Washington Nationals in 16th round
Xavier baseball has now had a player selected in 10 consecutive full Major League Baseball drafts (the 2020 draft was shortened due to the coronavirus pandemic) after left-hander Nolan Hughes was selected in the 16th round (470th overall) Tuesday afternoon. Hughes, a 6-foot-5 left-hander from Halifax, Massachusetts, went 5-3 last...
Bullet Melting Ceremony by Stephanie Mercedes Honoring Dzhoy “Joy” Zuckerman
Join The Nicholson Project and artist Stephanie Mercedes for a community bullet-melting ceremony, part of her “Queer Altars” project. Mercedes will transform bullet casings into 3D reliefs for a small Queer Altar honoring biker Dzhoy “Joy” Zuckerman. Dzoy. “Joy” Zuckerman tragically lost their life to gun...
Initiative 83 Looks Close to Making the November Ballot. Can Opponents Still Derail It?
Adam Eidinger may have questionable fashion sense, but he undoubtedly knows his way around a D.C. ballot initiative. So when he says backers of Initiative 83 have collected the most petition signatures in D.C. history, Loose Lips tends to believe him. The D.C. Board of Elections has until July 31...
W&L headlines VaSID All-State awards; Schleusner, Malik picked to first team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced the All-State College Division women's basketball teams for the 2023-24 season, with Washington and Lee earning three of the four major awards. Rising junior Mary Schleusner was named State Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the...
The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
Football Player Capsules: Keyari James
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: The Canadian native James transferred from a school in Canada to Clearwater International Academy (Fla. To continue reading,...
‘Rinse and repeat’: Scorching heat and storms forecast continue Tuesday
After a glimpse of relief overnight, when temperatures briefly dropped into the lower 80s for most of the D.C. area, Tuesday will feel similar to Monday, with record-breaking heat and severe storm conditions beginning in the afternoon. Any overnight reprieve will be gone by midday, as temperatures are expected to...
Pre-K enrollment in Maryland ticks back up under Blueprint. What are benefits, challenges?
For the first time since the pandemic, the number of children in Maryland enrolled in pre-Kindergarten programs climbed above 30,000 last year. Since then, that number has grown even more and additional enrollment is expected. The state is in the early stages of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a decade-long education reform...
Missed Connection – swimming laps at Marie Reed on Friday morning (7/12)
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. You were swimming laps at Marie Reed on Friday morning (7/12) and were wearing a red swim cap. I was wearing a black cap and a purple and white striped swimsuit. We shared.
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL’s next president and CEO
Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II, the current senior vice president of government relations for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, will become the groups’ next president and CEO, it formally was announced this morning. He will succeed Mark Parkinson, who in February announced his...
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