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Boyle, Stabler honored at Commodity Classic
CENTREVILLE, Md. — The Maryland Grain Producers Association honored two stalwarts in the grain industry during the Maryland Commodity Classic. Gene Boyle received the Dr. James R.Miller Award for outstanding service to state’s grain industry and Drew Stabler was handed the inaugural Lawrence E. Meeks Farmer Lifetime of Service Award July 25 at the Queen Anne’s 4-H Park.
Maryland and Rutgers benefit from Big Ten expansion in 2024 season, while Purdue faces a daunting climb
INDIANAPOLIS -- When the Big Ten was considering how to adjust its schedule for the pandemic-impacted 2020 season, Mike Locksley suggested ditching divisions and moving to a conference tournament-style approach. The Maryland coach didn't get his wish at the time, but he's thrilled that the Big Ten has dropped divisions...
Power line project would cut through Baltimore region’s preserved land, farms
Central Maryland residents in growing numbers are vowing to stop a proposed upgrade to the region’s energy grid involving a 500,000-volt overhead transmission line that would cut across farms, parks, neighborhoods, wetlands and forests in three counties. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project would carve a 70-mile path through largely rural areas of Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick ...
Frederick distillery wins Maryland’s best whiskey, Hagerstown’s Meinelschmidt crafts 3rd best cocktail in state
26 July 2024- In its first year, the Maryland Grain Producers Association and Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland’s Best program, have named Frederick’s McClintock Distilling the winner of the 2024 Maryland’s Best Whiskey competition. It is for whiskeys produced in the state, made with at least 50 percent or more local grain.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
MM 7.26: 7 Maryland football players selected to Shrine Bowl 1000 list
Seven Maryland football players were chosen for the East-West Shrine Bowl Watch List, comprised of 1,000 of the best collegiate players who are all-star game eligible for 2025, it was announced Tuesday. The players selected for the Terps include defensive lineman Tommy Akingbesote, wide receiver Tai Felton, running back Roman...
Wheaton Downtown Presents Sol Roots Band On Friday July 26 For Summer Concert Series
On Friday July 26, Wheaton Downtown presents Sol Roots performing an award winning blend of New Orleans funk, heartfelt jazz and soul, deep blues, upbeat rock, and hypnotic rhythms. The Wheaton Arts & Entertainment District, in Wheaton Maryland, has partnered with the iconic Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center for this...
Activists target state’s continued reliance on fossil fuels in energy portfolio
For years, a consumer watchdog and environmental advocates have urged the state to rethink policies that prolong the use of natural gas. They pressed the case Thursday with the Public Service Commission.
Football Player Capsules: Dylan Gooden
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: Gooden was a four-star recruit out of Wilde Lake (Columbia, Md.) in the 2023 class. The son of MLB All-Star Doc Gooden, Dylan Gooden was at Good Counsel (Olney, Md.
SUN Bucks program offers help to DMV families with groceries this summer
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Families looking for extra help with groceries this summer could qualify for a new program called SUN Bucks, which provides $120 for each child. “We think of summer as a fun time no school, play all day, but in reality for a lot of families, school breakfast and lunch may be the most nutritious meals there they can afford,” said Joe Liu, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Capital Area Food Bank. “When the schools are closed, families don't have that extra support, and so they have to buy more groceries. They've cost them a lot more, and we know how much inflation has affected the price of food every time we go to the store. And so this extra $120 benefit. It helps close the gap so that families can make sure their kids have healthy food all year long.”
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
DC Council weighs ceasefire resolution
A recent report from Alex Koma of the Washington City Paper details conversations within DC Council on whether to introduce a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas War. Jim discusses that and more with Ron Halber of the Jewish Community Relations Council on "The Final 5."
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