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Q&A: How is the Blueprint for Maryland's Future changing Washington County?
The nearly $4 billion a year Blueprint for Maryland's Future was passed in 2021, and from salary increases to additional dual-enrollment courses, it's bringing changes to Washington County Public Schools. The blueprint is a statewide law providing additional funds to schools across the state with numerous goals, including improving literacy and mathematical skills, adding personnel to help behavioral isssues and addressing teacher shortages in each county. ...
Van Hollen, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel, Mayor Scott Highlight Efforts to Bring Internet Access to More Marylanders
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel visited West Baltimore to highlight recent efforts to expand internet access for Marylanders and Americans without a reliable connection at home. Joined by Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott at the Enoch Pratt Library Walbrook Branch, the officials discussed the FCC’s recent vote of approval to expand the E-Rate Program, permitting libraries to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators so they can access the internet from anywhere.
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […] The post CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria appeared first on 92 Q.
Delaware State Fair July 22nd Guide
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair on July 22nd continues the fun with events for everyone! Head to Harrington for food, concerts, and the circus! DETV brings you a guide organized by type of activity listed as: 00:00 AM/PM Event Title (location). For the daily schedule based on times, check out this itinerary.
Maryland Democrat defends Secret Service chief: ‘Scapegoating doesn’t help’
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) defended Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from calls for her resignation after the security force has come under immense scrutiny following an attempted assassination of former President Trump. Ivey, a top Homeland Security Committee Democrat, said in a NewsNation “The Hill Sunday” interview with Chris Stirewalt that any questions over her…
Adkins Arboretum Mystery Monday: Guess the Pic!
The answer to last week’s mystery is buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis, pictured below”. Buttonbush boats unique pincushion-like balls of white, fragrant flowers that appear in mid-to-late Summer. They draw the attention of pollinators and people alike. The small flowers form distinctive, dense, spherical clusters with a fringe of pistils protruding...
Georgetown megachurch set to serve booming Latin Sussex population
The expansion of a Spanish-language Georgetown church is a microcosm of the booming Latino and immigrant communities in southern Delaware, as the space is projected to become one of the biggest churches in Sussex County. A stream of congregants steadily spilled into Georgetown’s Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia as...
New Seaford 'burgery' hopes to be appetizing smash
It was once home to Colonel Sanders' famous chicken, but soon, it'll be serving burgers, fries, shakes and more -- all made to order. Already established in Laurel, a second Smash N' Dash Burgery is coming to Seaford.
June home market sees higher sale prices despite increase in listings
According to the Delaware Association of Realtors, the housing market in Delaware saw an increase in listings and a modest decline in sales in June. New listings rose by 5% while units sold declined by 5%.
MOT Intermediate advances to Eastern Region winners bracket final
(Dover, DE) The MOT all stars used a 13-hit barrage, including three home runs to defeat New Hampshire 18-5 in 5 innings this morning in the Little League intermediate division. This division features 11–13-year-olds with the tournament being hosted by Delaware’s district 1. MOT scored four runs in the top of the first inning on RBI hits from Nathan Collins, ... Read More
Dover Air Force Base unveils new electric vehicle chargers, remains largely dependent on fuel
Dover Air Force Base is the first of three Air Force bases to have electric vehicle chargers constructed on-base. They have roughly 36 chargers with more on the way. The ratio of gas-to-electric vehicles on base is still relatively small, according to Assistant Secretary for Installations and Energy Ravi Chaudhary. Out of more than 200 government vehicles, 4 are electric.
State fair cancels Sensory Friendly Afternoon after false claims of nonprofit involvement
The Delaware State Fair has cancelled its Sensory Friendly Carnival program following criticism from Autism Delaware, which the fair falsely claimed it had partnered with to develop the program. The program, which was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, was cancelled on Monday at about 4 p.m. on the state fair's Facebook...
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