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DSU launches program to train elder care workforce
Delaware State University will establish a program that could expand the available workforce to take care of the growing aging population in Kent and Sussex Counties. Under an initiative announced Friday, DSU's Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will work with Education, Health and Research International in creating a "Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program."
County approves ARPA funding, number of bills
EASTON — Nearly $2.3 million in ARPA funding to nonprofit organizations and county departments was approved by the Talbot County Council on Tuesday. Almost $1.4 million of the funds are allocated to 15 different nonprofits. Three county departments — public works, economic development and tourism, and technical services — are set to receive a combined $755,000. A total of $144,000 is set aside for two Maryland Broadband Cooperative cell tower...
Apple reaches its first-ever union deal with workers at a Maryland store
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country.The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced Friday evening that it struck a three-year deal with the company that will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers.The agreement must be approved by roughly 85 employees at the store, which is located in the Baltimore suburb of Towson. A vote is scheduled for Aug. 6."By reaching a tentative agreement with Apple, we...
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area gets state funds
ANNAPOLIS — Lower Susquehanna Heritage Area has received a portion of a $5.19 million award by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to support four programs. The 87 matching grant awards will go to various projects across Maryland to support economic development and tourism. LSHG was awarded $253,450. One of seven heritage areas in the state, the Darlington-based non profit will assign $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2025 management grants. Another $25,000 will be assigned to award FY25 block grants to eligible non profits along the Susquehanna River in Cecil and Harford counties. Hamer’s Town Art Center in Havre de Grace received $100,000 though the heritage area, and $28,450 will be spent on roof repairs for the Susquehanna Lock House Museum.
Manny Machado’s 1,000th RBI comes ‘where it all started’ at Camden Yards in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Fittingly, Manny Machado reached a hitting milestone at Camden Yards. Back where his big league career began, Machado hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning Saturday to reach 1,000 RBIs. He had three hits in San Diego’s 9-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the seventh straight victory for the Padres.
Machado hits a 3-run homer against his former team as the Padres rout the Orioles 9-4
BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael King pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning, Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in his old ballpark and the San Diego Padres extended their winning streak to seven games with a 9-4 rout of the sloppy Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Three of San Diego’s four...
Apple has reached its first-ever union contract with store employees in Maryland
Apple has reached a tentative collective bargaining contract with the first unionized company store in the country. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees, which represents the employees at a retail location in Maryland, announced Friday evening that it struck a three-year deal with the company that will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Biden decision "hit me pretty hard," explains support for VP Harris
BALTIMORE - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reiterated in an exclusive interview with CBS News Baltimore that he has no intention of leaving his current role to join likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris's cabinet.Moore, who has been in the national conversation since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, said he loves the direction Maryland is headed."I love my job. I love being the governor of Maryland," Moore said. "I love where Maryland is and where it's going."Moore addressed Mr. Biden's decision to end his 2024 campaign, being a supporter of Harris's presidential campaign and being referred to in...
Lawyers for man accused of shooting Baltimore County police officers allege prosecutor misconduct, want case dropped
BALTIMORE -- Defense attorneys for a man charged with shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year accuse prosecutors of misconduct and want the state's attorney's office removed from leading the prosecution or the case dropped.Lawyers for David Linthicum alleged prosecutors have become too close to the officers who were injured. They said the prosecution pushed to delay an internal use-of-force investigation and failed to provide full access to their internal affairs records. The Allegations The manhunt for David Linthicum locked down parts of Cockeysville and Fallston in February 2023 with an exhaustive search for the 25-year-old suspect after he shot two...
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