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August 25 Sunny Sunday And Summer Heat Surging Back
Temperatures are building back up, and we are about to enter a full-fledged heat wave in the week ahead. As we discuss temperatures in the upper 90s and possibly close to 100ºF again, it is important to look back at this month. In Baltimore at BWI, the average temperatures...
Orioles' rookie Colton Cower has a path to make history with breakout season
Baltimore Orioles' outfielder Colton Cowser leads all qualified rookies, both position players and pitchers, with a 3.2 fWAR. His 18 homeruns is four more than any other rookie hitter. His eight Outs Above Average is not only the best among rookies but tied for 10th best across all of baseball. Right now, he is the favorite to win the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year.
Wicomico County Council tables funding for library move to former museum
SALISBURY -- A timeline for moving the downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library to the former Ward Museum became somewhat clearer during a recent County Council meeting. The library ...
MCFRS Respond to Collision in Montgomery Village
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Sunday morning in Montgomery Village. According to MCFRS (@MCFRSNews) on Twitter/X, one patient required extrication and was transported to a local hospital. Two patients were evaluated and released. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Amtrak to clean up graffiti, overgrowth at Middle River train bridge
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Amtrak has agreed to clean up unsightly graffiti and overgrowth from a train bridge in Middle River, according to Delegate Ryan Nawrocki. “One of my top priorities is addressing long standing issues in our communities,” said Delegate Nawrocki. “I’m happy to announce that Amtrak has agreed to a request that I spearheaded along with Delegate Szeliga, Senator Jennings, and Councilman Marks to clean up the train bridge over Martin Boulevard.”
Maryland Delegates represent at the Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of Democrats in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week. At the convention, which ran from Aug. 19 to 22, delegates selected Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for president and Tim Walz as its nominee for vice president. The Democratic party also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. Jared Schablein, an Eastern Shore delegate and chair of...
Orioles get much-needed positive update on Zach Eflin
Talk to any Baltimore Orioles fan right now and you will hear the same thing: this team is snakebitten. And you can't blame them. The vibes are not good in Birdland after two gut-punch walk-off losses to the Mets at Citi Field this week followed by a 6-0 clunker against the Astros on national TV.
Dinosaur Tracks Discovered in Valley Forge Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail, writes Mark Scolforo for The Associated Press. The trace fossils are approximately 210 million years old and scattered along the winding trail. The...
St. Michaels artist brings community together through live painting
ST. MICHAELS — Sunday evening, between strokes of his brush, Michael Eline, a St.-Michaels-based artist, talks, laughs and encourages the attendees of his live painting event to assist in his portrait of a sunrise rising behind homes and trees. Eline has devoted his life to not only his paintings, but to bringing joy to people through live art events throughout the Eastern Shore. During these events, he encourages people to engage with art and watch the creation of portraits in real time. ...
Morgan Board of Regents chairman speaks on enrollment boom and decrease in male student enrollment
CHICAGO — Chairman of Morgan State University’s Board of Regents Kweisi Mfume hinted at issues pressing HBCUs during an interview with the Spokesman on Aug. 20. The interview, held during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, discussed the ongoing surge in Morgan’s enrollment, housing challenges and the decreasing rate of enrollment for black male students. Rep. Mfume (D-Md.) — a Morgan alum — said the rapid rise in enrollment at Morgan State, which now has 10,400 students enrolled — has pushed housing concerns to the forefront.
Orioles lineup for Saturday baseball (plus pregame notes, updates)
Riding the high of Friday's comeback win over Houston, the Orioles (75-55) host the Astros (69-59) today in the third game of the four-game series at Oriole Park. After being shut out 6-0 on three hits in the series opener Thursday, the O's were down 5-2 when they batted in the eighth inning last night. Anthony Santander hit his 38th homer, a go-ahead grand slam that produced a 6-5 lead and eventual 7-5 win.
Maryland Weather: Dangerous Heat; Storms Return Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- A heat dome over the central United States is shifting eastward this week, causing temperatures and humidity to gradually rise through midweek. There is a chance for strong storms later today, primarily before 7 p.m. The best chance for storms will be southwest of a line from Hagerstown to Frederick to Rockville, including areas south and west of the Baltimore metro area.Damaging wind gusts are the most likely threat, but the overall severe weather threat appears to be isolated. Most areas will likely remain dry this evening. However, the Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the state under...
DNC coverage in Chicago, Part IV of IV – Talk of the Bay
Last day of the DNC! Joy Schendledecker hosts this show with Chris Krohn and Ami Chen Mills—finally in the same room at the DNC. Uncommitted delegates have held a vigil overnight outside of Chicago’s United Center. Chris runs into Amy Goodman at. their press conference and Ami finally...
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