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War of 1812 Monuments Cleanup to be Held in Dundalk
–photo courtesy of Clean Bread and Cheese Facebook page- Clean Bread and Cheese Creek is holding a cleanup on July 6, at three War of 1812 Monuments: Battle Acre Park, North Point Battlefield Park, and the Methodist Meeting House Monument. The cleanup takes place from 8 to noon. Registration opens...
Heston Kjerstad’s performance since promotion has Orioles fans wondering why he ever left
For everything that has gone right this year, the Baltimore Orioles' management of their roster has raised a lot of eyebrows. Through various injuries and setbacks by some lineup regulars, the Orioles have been willing to call-up some of their top prospects. However, giving them actual playing time has been a different matter altogether and a prime example of that was Heston Kjerstad.
A trusted voice: Preserving the future of the Black press
Fears over the future of the newspaper industry are not new. With the transition to the internet in the 1990s, the rise of social media in the 2000s and the emergence of artificial intelligence, media organizations have had to continually adapt. As consumption patterns change, advertising revenue slows and media...
Maryland weather: Aggressively hot across the state as the upper 90s continue
BALTIMORE- Temperatures continue to be brutal for Saturday. Temperatures will only rise from here with the upper 90s expected for the day ahead.Saturday is a FIRST ALERT DAY for intense and potentially dangerous heat. An excessive heat warning has already been issued for the region and continue through early evening. Some of the state will see heat advisories linger for this timeframe as well.Temperatures range in the middle to upper 90s for highs today, but temperatures will feel about 10 degrees hotter. Excessive heat will continue into the early evening with temperatures bottoming out in the upper 70s lower 80s once again.Some relief will move in on Sunday, but not much. It looks like we will continue our streak of the 90s for highs on Sunday afternoon.A little less humidity is in store for the latter half of the weekend.We will eventually see the threat for rain return to the forecast by next week.Temperatures will still continue in the 90s as we move into the workweek, but rain will help to keep us in the lower 90s.Stay safe and hydrated during this heat!
MS-13 gang member who entered US illegally three times arrested in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — A member of the international criminal gang MS-13 who illegally entered the United States on three separate occasions was arrested by federal agents in Annapolis this week. Raul Orlando Ramos-Guido, who is a citizen of El Salvador, was captured in Annapolis on July 1 by...
Work of higher education advisory council could start this year
State officials are drawing up bylaws for the panel that will referee fights between state university campuses when they offer conflicting degrees, with an eye toward a launch this fall. The post Work of higher education advisory council could start this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Recent North East High School graduate wins Maryland Junior Amateur
Noah Wallace, a 2024 graduate of North East High School and a three-time Class 2A/1A state champion, captured a first place finish at the 100th Maryland Junior Amateur at the United States Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis on June 26. Wallace shot two under across the three-day tournament, seven strokes ahead of second place finishers Tommy Sharps and current C. Milton Wright golfer Jack Geyer. Geyer and Sharps finished the tournament shooting five over. ...
Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency
Proposed policy includes a reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through third grade identified with a reading deficiency. The post Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland
Nancy Shapiro worked as an associate vice chancellor for the University System of Maryland for 24 years. The post Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Gov. Moore welcomes home members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron
(WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore welcomed home 171 members of the 175th Wing 104th Fighter Squadron on Thursday morning. The airmen returned from deployment to the Middle East. The 104th Fighter Squadron is the oldest unit in the Maryland Air National Guard. Gov. Moore also participated in the annual...
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others die in 3-car crash near Forestville
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (7News) — A Minnesota Vikings player and two of his former Wise High School football teammates died in a fatal three-car crash in Prince George's County early Saturday morning, Maryland State Police confirmed. Rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, and the car's driver Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper...
Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
State leaders approve $27M contract to secure EBT benefits amid ongoing theft concerns
BALTIMORE -- To ensure low-income families get the help they need, state leaders approved a contract to make EBT benefits more secure.However, there could be a challenge to this move.For years, WJZ has reported on how EBT benefits have been stolen from Marylanders. Around 943,000 people use these benefits, according to the Maryland Department of Human Services.These benefits include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and other cash assistance.Most of the theft has happened through card skiming, according to state authorities.Since last year, DHS has reimbursed millions of dollars in stolen benefits."We've replaced $27.1 million in stolen benefits to...
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