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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.
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...
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...
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.
Baltimore chef feeds neighborhood kids, teaches jiu jitsu for free
Chef Carlos Raba is making a difference in his Baltimore neighborhood by providing authentic Mexican food at his restaurant Clavel and teaching Brazilian jiu jitsu — all for free for kids ages 6-17. Raba, and his wife Claudia, say it's part of their effort to build a better community. “It’s just another community forming — that’s what you need,” Claudia says.
Accused killer remains on the run nearly one year after man gunned down in car
WBFF (Baltimore, MD) — The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for a man wanted in connection to an unsolved 2023 homicide. Lamont B Johnson Jr. 37, of Baltimore is facing multiple charges including first and second degree murder. Johnson is accused of fatally shooting Tiwan Wilson, 22,...
Fugitive sought in street stabbing captured, agents say
WBFF (Hagerstown, MD) — Just one day after appearing on Maryland’s Most Wanted the fugitive wanted in connection to the stabbing of a man in Baltimore has been captured. According to the US Marshals Service Tyrone Price, 29, was arrested at a medical facility in Hagerstown, Maryland after someone recognized him on Maryland’s Most Wanted and contacted authorities.
Orioles’ Dean Kremer Sounds Off After Dominant Return
The Baltimore Orioles pitching rotation is growing whole again with the return of Dean Kremer. And he returned in a big way, throwing five innings of shutout baseball against the Seattle Mariners. When asked how pleased he was with his performance, given the time he spent away, Kremer said “very.”...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra dazzles sold-out crowd at annual Star-Spangled Spectacular
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wowed the sold-out crowd Wednesday evening at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville.Those in attendance were gifted with music and a fireworks show."I really love the music," said Norman Katzen. "It's classic, plus live music is amazing." More than 4,000 people attended the traditional Independence Day show in Baltimore County."It's a concert that really celebrates America's independence," said Allison Burr-Livingstone, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. "So, it's patriotic, film music, classical favorites."Families arrived early to the show to get the best seats."We've got picnic blankets, we got snacks, we got drinks," Danielle King said."I'm most excited to see my friends and the fireworks," Rosie King added. Star-Spangled Spectacular is a tradition that's been around for generations and brings people together from all over the East Coast."We live in New York, but I'm from Towson, and I wanted to share this amazing tradition with my family," Brad King said. A dazzling fireworks display ended the show as the BSO finished their final song.The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor.
Orioles to move struggling LHP to bullpen
The Orioles are kicking left-hander Cole Irvin to the bullpen, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (X link via Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com). Baltimore will stick with a starting five of Corbin Burnes, Grayson Rodriguez, Dean Kremer, Albert Suárez and rookie Cade Povich. Irvin has spent the majority of his...
Police: Maryland mom released on bond after daughter exposed to fentanyl, cocaine
ELKTON, Md. — A mother charged with child abuse and multiple drug-related offenses has been released from the Cecil County Detention Center and awaits a preliminary hearing later this month. Andrea Wilkie, 42, is facing nine charges following a child abuse/neglect referral in January and an arrest warrant in...
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