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Historic Pimlico Race Course to Undergo Major Renovations, Maryland Takes Ownership Ahead of Upgrades
The Pimlico Race Course, steeped in the history of American horse racing, is slated to shut down operations on September 1, to undergo substantial renovations. This anticipated closure was confirmed in a Facebook post by the race course itself and is a part of the wider-reaching Pimlico Plus plan which received legislative approval earlier this year, according to WMAR2.
MIA launches new health insurance help
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a new service to help state residents get through the tangle of obtaining health insurance coverage. Health Care Coverage Assistance Team, or H-CAT, offers assistance from trained staff to help consumers make the right connections for the right coverage for themselves and their families, said Gov. Wes Moore as he introduced the program. “Health care access is about much more than eligibility. We must move in partnership to ensure that Marylanders understand all of the resources available to them — and have the tools and guidance necessary to make informed decisions,” Moore said. “I am thrilled that we are launching this new initiative, which has the potential to set the standard for making health care more accessible in communities across the country.” The H-CAT team can be reached through the website at https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Health-Coverage-Assistance-Team.aspx or by calling 410-468-2442.
The Life of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin Recounted in a Chamber Oratorio
The life of Maryland congressman James Raskin is the subject of a new oratorio, commissioned by Washington Musica Viva, a nonprofit group that mounts intimate performances of classical, contemporary and jazz-based chamber music. Much of the text for The Jamie Raskin Oratorio comes from the congressman's 2023 memoir, Unthinkable: Trauma,...
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
Graduates of QACHS awarded FFA scholarships
CENTREVILLE — For the first time ever, the Queen Anne’s County FFA Alumni & Supporters awarded four graduating students from the Queen Anne’s County High School FFA Chapter with scholarships to further their education. This year the Association decided to give away two separate scholarships — the Blue Jacket scholarship which is designated for students pursuing a degree within agriculture, and the Gold Standards scholarship for students pursuing any other degree, attending a vocational school, or starting their own business. The recipients of the Blue...
Local district hikes school lunch, milk prices
Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Board of Education approved a 15-cent per meal price increase and 5-cent per milk carton price increase for the 2024-2025 school year at their June 26 meeting. The board cited cost increases for the higher prices. Lunch prices had remained the same since the 2022-2023 school year, according to Julie Hickey, coordinator of food services. ...
Nick's Law, a stricter penalty for impaired boaters, in place ahead of Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - Punishment for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of Maryland comes with a new penalty, if convicted.'Nick's Law', which went into effect this week, aims to strengthen state boating legislation.The new law is named after Nick Barton, a 21-year-old Anne Arundel County college lacrosse player, who died in a boating crash in June 2022 along the West River near Parrish Creek.The boat operator, Shayne Smith, was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but 18 months suspended, for negligent manslaughter, along with five years of supervised probation.According to court documents, Smith...
Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks
Such is the reality ahead of Independence Day: Marylanders crossing the border to purchase fireworks that are illegal in their home state. The post Going where they get a bang for their bucks: Marylanders cross border for holiday fireworks appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland's Wes Moore stands by Biden as governors visit White House
BALTIMORE -- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined several Democratic governors at the White House on Wednesday to meet with President Joe Biden over concerns in the aftermath of last week's shaky debate.Moore told reporters that he will continue to stand by the president, who is challenging Donald Trump on the November ballot.Biden made it clear on Wednesday that he will remain in the presidential race despite receiving backlash and concern over the June 27 debate."We were also honest about the fact that as the president continued to tell us and show us that he was all in, we said that...
Lawsuit concerning rockfish limits still pending outcome
ROCK HALL — Rob Newberry, chair of Delmarva Fisheries Association recently provided an update to Kent County News on the progress of their lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). “We’re still moving forward,” he said, “slowly and surely.” They’re waiting to hear from Judge Richard D. Bennett of Maryland District Court for case 1:24-cv-00688, under Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights. ...
QA author's “The New Future of Public Transportation” no. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list
Paul Comfort, a renowned public transportation leader, has achieved a remarkable feat with his latest book, “The New Future of Public Transportation.” The book has soared to number one on Amazon’s New Best Sellers list in the Mass Transit and Sustainable Agriculture categories. A Queen Anne’s County resident, this is Comfort’s sixth book on public transportation. In this highly anticipated second edition, Comfort brings together 30 new, expertly crafted chapters...
UUSD awards grants to two local nonprofits
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware recently awarded $2,500 grants to two local nonprofit organizations serving Sussex County. Recipients for 2024 are the Sussex Preservation Coalition and Community Resource Center in Rehoboth Beach. Grants were made possible by the Roy Parks Memorial Social Justice Fund, which is administered by UUSD.
Kent County solar farm back in the conversation
CHESTERTOWN — On July 11, there will be a public hearing at the county courthouse for an issue lying dormant for two years, the construction of a solar panel farm on Morgnec Road. Urban Grid is located in the central portion of Kent, east of Chestertown. If all goes to the company’s plan, Morgnec Solar LLC owned by Urban Grid will interconnect to the power grid via an existing Delmarva Power Substation adjacent to the project site. ...
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Receives Massive Take from Former MVP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson fits on a short list of names of those in the running to be the best dual-threat quarterback in NFL history. Jackson, Russell Wilson, Randall Cunningham, Michael Vick, and Cam Newton all built legacies on their ability to win with their legs as well as their arms. Speaking on the […] The post Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Receives Massive Take from Former MVP appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Dozens gather to honor legacy of Baltimore police Officer Brian Winder
Baltimore police held a touching tribute Wednesday night for a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty 20 years ago. Dozens of people and officers joined Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley to commemorate the legacy of Officer Brian Winder. Winder was fatally shot in 2004 at the...
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