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Central Pa. bank is closing 19 branches
Lancaster-based Fulton Bank is closing more than a dozen branches. Fulton Bank plans to close 13 of its branches and consolidate the operations of those offices into Fulton Bank branches nearby. On average, there is another financial center within about 1.5 miles of the locations that are closing, according to a bank spokesperson.
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,...
Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- A multi-state listeria outbreak has sent several people in Maryland to the hospital.The CDC says this listeria outbreak is linked to meats sliced at a variety of deli counters, but at this point, health officials have not been able to narrow it down to exactly which meat or brand. The agency is now advising people to avoid eating any deli meats unless they are heated before being consumed. There is no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat.What is listeriaListeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age...
State funds boost projects in York, Adams, Lancaster, Lebanon
Developer Ben Sutton has been working for more than a year to bake new life into a former bakery plant in West York. This week, he secured a key ingredient: a low-interest state loan and accompanying grant totaling nearly $2.5 million in all. “It was the missing part,” Sutton said...
Plans for 30-story building on Silver Spring’s Tastee Diner site move ahead
Plans for a redevelopment project that aims to preserve the historic dining car of Tastee Diner as part of a 30-story mixed-use residential building in downtown Silver Spring are moving ahead after receiving an initial green light from the Montgomery County Planning Board last week. The Planning Board unanimously voted...
Orioles' Trade For 2023 AL Wins Leader Draws Strong Reviews
The Orioles received rave reviews for their deal to acquire starting pitcher Zach Eflin from the Rays. The 30-year-old, 6-foot-6 righthander has incredible command and should be a valuable addition to a team contending for a World Series title. Last season, Eflin finished sixth in the AL Cy Young ...
Fans Send Get-Well Wishes to Lamar Jackson After Latest Update
Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson has practiced for only an hour the first few days of training camp because of an illness, and he was still not on the field Friday. The Baltimore Ravens announced that the team's medical staff is still evaluating Jackson as he sits out workouts. "QB Lamar ...
Ryan Mountcastle's 10th-inning single lifts Orioles over Marlins 7-6 for 4th win in 12 games
MIAMI (AP) — Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded after wasting a six-run lead to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Thursday for their fourth win in 12 games. AL East-leading Baltimore (61-41) avoided getting swept in the three-game series against the NL-worst Marlins (37-66). “Great team win there, to end it in extra innings and squeak out a victory,” Mountcastle said. “We needed that one.” Anthony Santander hit his 28th homer, and Colton Cowser and Connor Norby also went deep against Roddery Muñoz as the Orioles built a 6-0 lead by the fourth inning.
Hyundai owners can update software, get free steering locks at anti-theft event
Montgomery County police and Hyundai Motor America are teaming up for another clinic for Hyundai owners to receive an anti-theft software upgrade and a steering wheel lock to help prevent their cars from being stolen. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3...
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Attempted Murder in Rent Dispute
31-year-old Geofrey Gaitan of Silver Spring was sentenced to 27 years in prison this week for a near-fatal attack on his landlord in 2020, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In April, a Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found Gaitan guilty after three trials. The previous...
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