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University Of Maryland Agrees To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Allegations That It Failed To Disclose Foreign Research Support In Grant Proposal
Baltimore, Maryland – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to disclose current and pending support from foreign sources for faculty members who were principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs of federal research grant proposals.
AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to include preventive radiological detection, radiological consequence management, and nuclear forensic analysis. The AW139 will join...
Video shows Baltimore City School employee swearing at student
A new video has surfaced, showing a heated argument between a student and staff member at Forest Park High School. In the video, which was from May, a staff member can be heard yelling expletives and using vulgar language toward a student. While the student was also yelling at the staff member, it is not clear what led up to the incident.
Prince George's County greenlights construction of 8 new schools
LARGO, Md. — Prince George's County Council has greenlit a resolution to move forward with a project to build eight new schools in the county through a mix of public and private funds. The approval comes after the county council was unable to get the necessary votes to advance...
Prince George's County Council approves permanent rent increase cap
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Prince George's County Council unanimously approved a rent increase cap, becoming the second county in Maryland to approve rent stabilization legislation. The bill establishes a 3% cap plus inflation, or 6%, whichever is lower. However, buildings constructed after 2000 would be exempt. District 7...
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 ...
ReNew Baltimore files lawsuit in effort to keep property tax rate cut on ballot
BALTIMORE - ReNew Baltimore, the group behind the charter amendment that would lower the city's property tax rate, has officially filed a lawsuit to keep the imitative on November's ballot.ReNew Baltimore collected more than 23,000 signatures on a petition. At least 10,000 signatures are needed for an issue to appear on the ballot.However, a letter from Elections Director Armstead Jones says an effort to lower Baltimore City's property tax rate through a ballot initiative violates state law.Only elected officials can set the property tax rate, not city voters.In a statement, ReNew Baltimore says they will fight the ruling in court...
Baltimore officials sue to block ‘baby bonus’ initiative that would give new parents $1,000
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor and city council have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop a proposal that would let voters decide whether to give all new parents a one-time $1,000 “baby bonus” meant to help alleviate childhood poverty from birth. The complaint was filed Thursday,...
Patoka, Pickard make peace following Glen Burnie dustup
The chairs of the Anne Arundel and the Baltimore County Councils have made peace following the “Glen Burnie Burn.”. Back in May, Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka dissed Glen Burnie during a public meeting. During a debate about a development that Patoka considered unattractive, he said, “Do we...
Baltimore Teachers Union meet in attempt to find new public schools CEO
The Baltimore Teachers Union, along with union partners and local and state officials, met on Tuesday as they attempt to find a new chief executive officer for city schools. The union discussed its shared goals and vision for the future of city public schools. Union President Diamonte Brown called it an unprecedented partnership as administrators and front line school staff have come together to ask for inclusion as they search for a replacement for Sonja Santelises.
Honoring the Service of Janeen S. Miller: A Proclamation of Gratitude
Next week, the City of College Park will have the privilege of recognizing the extraordinary service of our esteemed City Clerk, Janeen S. Miller. As we gather to honor her contributions, it is fitting to reflect on her remarkable journey and the profound impact she has made on our community.
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in your social media feed. If you live in one of Maryland’s high health risk areas for diabetes, heart attack, stroke or other chronic diseases, Maryland’s Department of Health is actively looking for you.
Daily News Brief | July 15, 2024
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Maisie Howard’s Vision for District 7 As Board Of Education Write-In Candidate
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maisie Howard recently announced her candidacy as a write-in for the upcoming Board of Education Election of Anne Arundel County for District 7 at the Annapolis Juneteenth Festival. Howard was inspired to run as she became more knowledgeable about the Board of Education over the past...
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