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Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
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. ...
Members Exclusive: Jack Bailey’s Journey Of Dedication And Community Service In Southern Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. - From patrolling as a game warden to representing his community in the Maryland State Senate, Jack Bailey’s journey reflects a deep commitment to public service and community welfare. Bailey, a native of Southern Maryland, grew up immersed in the region's natural beauty and community spirit. After...
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.
Maryland Fast-Tracks $50.3M Emergency Contract With Skanska for FSK Bridge Collapse Cleanup
On Wednesday, Maryland officials greenlit a hefty $50.3 million emergency contract with Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc., a Swedish construction firm, to clear out the wreckage from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. This contract was rapidly approved by a board led by Gov. Wes Moore, although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had already tackled the debris in the federal channel of the Patapsco River. Maryland swiftly stepped in to sign an emergency deal with Skanska in April, aimed at removing obstructions from additional channels to facilitate access for salvage and commercial ships, as reported by CBS News and WNKY.
Legislation Ensures Maryland Schools Have Plans in Place for Cardiac Emergencies
A 16-year-old Marylander and avid athlete, Bailey Bullock, died outside of his school on May 12, 2021. “Bailey had his Sudden Cardiac Arrest event after completing his track and field meet,” said Patrice Bullock, mother of the late student. The Bailey Bullock Act, a new law that was named...
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...
Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care
Maryland lawmakers and regulators made great strides this year to protect patients and physicians from insurance barriers. The General Assembly must continue this progress. The post Maryland lawmakers must continue breaking down insurance barriers to health care appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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...
What's the cost of a summer barbecue? Experts say prices have reached a record high.
BALTIMORE - Summer barbecues are not immune to inflation and rising prices.According to the American Farm Bureau, a group of 10 is expected to dish out more than $70 this summer for a cookout, which is a new record high.That's an increase of 5% from 2023 and 30% from 2019.Firing up the girl on the Fourth of July came with a hefty price tag.The prices for meat, hamburger buns, potato chips, and even ice cream have skyrocketed, which forced many to celebrate on a budget."I think things are a little more expensive than they've been in the past," said Chiemeka...
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
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