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Daily News Brief | July 17, 2024
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Maryland Board of Public Works approves nearly $150 million in cuts to state budget
The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved $149 million in cuts to the state budget proposed by Gov. Wes Moore. Chairing the Board of Public Works meeting in Annapolis, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proclaimed that he’s managed budgets over his entire career. He added that reductions in the budget are necessary after stagnant economic growth over the last decade.
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...
Penn State Hockey to face Army in inaugural Capital Hockey Classic at Capital One Arena this winter
(WHTM) — Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today that Penn State Hockey will face Army in the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic this winter. The Classic—an exciting college hockey doubleheader at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.—will take place on Thursday, December 12. The event’s first game will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s […]
Maryland Educators Aim to Boost Ag in Schools and on the Street
Maryland is gearing up to make agriculture a central topic in schools and with the general public. Ag leaders and educators gathered to share this common vision Tuesday at the first Agriculture Education Summit, hosted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. In his opening remarks, Ag Secretary Kevin...
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...
ShoreRivers Uses Grant Funding to Benefit Local Waterways
Thanks to funding from the Watershed Assistance Grant Program, ShoreRivers is working with a local contractor to design a living shoreline to restore this eroding shoreline that acts as a barrier protecting marinas, a public boat launch, docks, homes, and other infrastructure located along Little Creek Road in Chester, MD. This is one of four design projects ShoreRivers has secured funding for that will protect waterways on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Shore Community Outreach Team Offers Free Health Screenings, Information in Rock Hall
The Shore Community Outreach Team (SCOT) of Kent County continues to provide information, resources and free screenings through partnerships with local civic, religious and nonprofit organizations. SCOT is part of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, a member organization of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health and University of Maryland Medical System.
Prince George's Co. makes adjustments to trash pick up due to heat
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — Four deaths were reported in Prince George’s County, one in Anne Arundel, and one in Baltimore City because of extreme heat, which is expected to continue across the D.C. region. The Maryland Department of Health says the following are signs to watch out...
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