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Dori Henry joining Blended Public Affairs, plus more political personnel news
Dori Henry, a seasoned policy and communications strategist who is leaving her post next month as chief of staff to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D), is joining forces with Alexandra Hughes, the former chief of staff to state House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) and the late Speaker Michael E. Busch (D). […] The post Dori Henry joining Blended Public Affairs, plus more political personnel news appeared first on Maryland Matters.
MD Rockfish Season on Hold Until August
While we are suffering through Excessive Heat Warnings and climbing temperatures in the Bay region this July, catch-and-release rockfish are suffering too. That’s why the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the recreational striped bass fishery for the next two weeks, July 16 through July 31. All anglers and charter boat operators will have to stop fishing or target other species until August 1.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is affordable.
Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
Six Cars Damaged in Garage Fire Monday Evening
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Town Square Garage (Garage 61) on Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring at approximately 6:20pm on Monday, July 15, for the report of a fire. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the upper...
Heat Advisory issued for Wednesday in Baltimore area
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 17, 2024 as heat index values are expected to reach 105 degrees. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase...
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Maryland counties
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore has recorded its third day of record heat Tuesday. Strong thunderstorms are possible through the evening.A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Baltimore City until 10 p.m. These storms are bringing heavy rain and strong wind gusts.More triple-digit temperatures are possible on Wednesday. Maryland is under Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories for heat index values as high as 110° through this evening. Additional heat advisories and warnings are likely Wednesday. Maryland is enduring an extremely dangerous heat wave if you're...
& Juliet musical kicks off North American tour in Baltimore, tickets on sale
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of Baltimore’s historic Hippodrome Theatre, is delighted to announce that tickets for & Juliet are currently on sale. The show’s North American tour will launch in Baltimore and feature eight performances September 22-28, 2024, before traveling to more than 30 other cities and venues across the United States in its first year.
Real estate group Renew Baltimore sues city to force property tax cut onto November ballot
A couple of real estate brokers and a wealth manager are taking Baltimore’s elections board to court over a ballot measure that would cut city property taxes nearly in half. The lawsuit filed Friday in circuit court seeks to overturn a ruling by city Election Director Armstead Jones that declared that the proposal breaks state law, according to a news release from Renew Baltimore, the ballot ...
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