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University of Baltimore professor on how Kamala Harris' campaign will differ from Joe Biden's
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election sent shockwaves throughout the country, and Vice President Kamala Harris has received lots of support from Maryland leaders despite not being officially named the party's nominee. Gov. Wes Moore fully endorsed Harris, and Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic nominee...
Howard County District Court Judge R. Russell ‘Russ’ Sadler, who took an improbable path to a judgeship, dies
Judge R. Russell “Russ” Sadler, a lawyer whose improbable career path eventually led to a Howard County judgeship, died July 5 of heart failure at his Ellicott City home. He was 97. “All the good things you can say about a judge apply to Russ,” said former Chief Judge of the District Court James N. Vaughan. “He was well-respected, well-liked and was very serious about his job and both patient ...
Maryland City/Area Ranked “Best Place to Live For Families” in Fortune’s 2024 List
Today Fortune launched the third annual Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families 2024, showcasing the cities and towns across America that best support the unique needs of multigenerational families. Montgomery County’s very own Silver Spring was ranked first on the list. Per Fortune, “The Washington, D.C., suburb...
Inside the Secret Service facility in Laurel once led by Kimberly Cheatle. Changes are likely coming.
At an installation in Laurel, nestled among government research facilities off Powder Mill Road, all U.S. Secret Service agents go through months of intensive training for their “zero-fail” mission of protecting U.S. leaders. Although the agency’s training operations and protection strategies have long been considered top-of-the-line, there will likely be tweaks as authorities investigate the ...
Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters who depend on affordable housing
BALTIMORE - In Maryland, the dream of finding affordable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach for many residents, as rent prices continue to skyrocket. A recent report by "Out of Reach" highlights the severity of the situation, placing Maryland among the toughest states in the nation for renters.According to the report, Maryland now ranks as one of the most challenging places to secure affordable housing. This revelation underscores a growing crisis that is affecting thousands across the state, from urban centers to suburban communities.Diana Lyles, a longtime Howard County resident who is facing imminent displacement due to staggering rent...
Why is Baltimore so big on snowballs? History offers at least four big reasons.
There is nothing like a snowball to beat the heat on a Baltimore summer day. Handmade snowballs could be readily found around Baltimore as early as the 1850s and 20th century machines helped further popularize the confection of shaved ice and flavored syrup that’s often topped with marshmallow. Not to be confused with other shaved ice treats like Japan’s kakigori, Hawaii’s shave ice, Mexico’s ...
Who was the real ‘Lady in the Lake’? A look back at a traumatizing year in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Shirley Lee Wigeon Parker was always fascinated by the lake in Druid Hill Park, her boyfriend back then said, and once even tried to get him to plunge into its cool, deep waters with her. "She wanted to swim out to the fountain," said Arno West, now 87...
Though ridership lags, regular users depend on Baltimore light rail’s low-cost regional access
On a scalding hot weekday morning, Baltimore-area residents boarded the region’s light rail line running from Hunt Valley south to BWI Marshall Airport and Glen Burnie. Doors malfunctioned, conversations were interrupted by incessant honking, cigarettes and empty alcohol containers lay scattered across the floors, and people spaced out across a half-full train car muttered loudly about delays. But those who use the state-supported transit service depend on it. They say it’s not only the safest and most reliable way to get where they’re going, but also the only way they can afford. Those are also some of the reasons Gov. Wes Moore is reviving the east-west Red Line light rail project almost a decade after then-Gov. Larry Hogan nixed it in 2015, instead opting to improve the state’s roads. Throughout the morning and afternoon, the train shuttled workers at Napa Auto Parts, Royal Farms, Delta and Southwest Airlines to and from work. It offered a calm and air-conditioned environment for homeless residents to visit their favorite library, a vehicle for moms to take kids on shopping excursions downtown, and a shelter for air travelers from the rain and lightning on the final leg of their journey home.
Artscape 2024: The Nation’s Largest Free Arts Festival Will Return August 2-4!
Artscape, the nation’s largest free arts festival will return August 2-4, 2024, in Baltimore, MD! The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has music, shopping, and food to showcase the artistic scene of the city. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text MAGIC […]
Maryland woman, dual organ donor advocates for bill to give tax break to donors
A Maryland woman is advocating for a bill aimed at increasing the number of live organ donors. Lindsay Gutierrez, originally from Oklahoma, served in security forces for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2016. After tours alongside her husband in both England and Georgia, she was transferred to Maryland to work with the Department of Defense. She currently lives in Ellicott City.
Montgomery County honors hometown Olympian Dominque Dawes with statue
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The statue honoring four-time Olympic medalist, Dominique Dawes, was unveiled inside the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center. Dawes attributes a lot of her career success to the time she spent honing her craft in Montgomery County. “I love the fact that this statue will inspire the next […]
CA Awarded $35,000 Grant from Chesapeake Bay Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Trust awarded a $35,000 grant to the Columbia Association as part of the Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns Award Program. The grant will fund the engineering design for a walkable pollinator and rain garden to address stormwater runoff at Lake Elkhorn. “CA is always looking for...
Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel spoke on plans to expand internet connectivity in Baltimore on July 22. “Last month when the emergency connectivity fund expired, we were faced with an impossible situation. We had...
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