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Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on efforts to develop on abandoned mine lands in Southwest Virginia. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Under federal regulations, mine companies begin operation in Southwest Virginia, dig for their coal and then return the land close to its natural condition or in a state that […] The post Data centers, proliferating statewide, could soon be built on mined lands in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, storms possible later
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Dangerous heat kicks off the week with forecast high temperatures around 100 degrees and a Heat Alert on Monday. Yesterday was a record 101 degrees in D.C. The record in D.C. on Monday is 100 degrees which was set back in 1988, so we will likely tie or break the record this afternoon.
$20,000 in four hours: New exhibit marks the 160th anniversary of the Ransom of Hagerstown
There's a new exhibit at the Miller House Museum in downtown Hagerstown that recalls one of the most dramatic incidents in the city's history. As if July were not hot enough, in the summer of 1864, the fourth summer of the Civil War, Confederate Brig. Gen. John McCausland rode into town and demanded...
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Maryland elected officials head to Wisconsin for Republican National Convention
(Editor’s note:This reporting took place prior to the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. In a statement Saturday, Trump’s campaign spokesman said the former president “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action” and is doing “fine.”)
UMGC, Governors Unite to Help Americans Disagree Better
Adelphi, Md. (July 15, 2024)—University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) President Greg Fowler joined three other college presidents on a panel at the National Governors Association (NGA) summer meeting in Salt Lake City last week to detail for the nation’s governors training programs designed to help Americans disagree better.
Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday to renominate former President Donald Trump and his yet-to-be-announced running mate, during an unprecedented moment in U.S. politics. The post Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Somerset weather: How long will heat last? Will it rain?
Somerset County continues to experience extreme temperatures as the heat wave continues into the middle of July. There is some hope for rain as the middle of this week approaches, according to the National Weather Service in State College. The National Weather Service said they expected the heat index on...
Restrictive Zoning Laws Exacerbate the Housing Shortage Crisis in D.C.
Washington D.C.’s housing crisis worsens as restrictive zoning laws hinder efforts to meet ambitious construction goals. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) set an ambitious goal to build 87 housing units daily, aiming for a total of 320,000 units from 2020 to 2030, to combat Washington D.C.’s growing housing crisis and support the region’s expected population growth.
No A/C, broken refrigerators, leaking ceilings and other problems at Southeast DC apartments
WASHINGTON — D.C. is under another heat emergency through Wednesday and weathering these temperatures is a challenge even with a working air conditioner at home. Some residents at the Skyline Apartments in Southeast DC, say they don’t have that luxury. “For a week now my A/C unit has...
Dog with deformed nose slated to be put down at Baltimore shelter finds special connection with her rescuer
Two-and-a-half-year-old Jasmine was found in a Baltimore, Maryland field during the recent heat wave and arrived at the Baltimore County Animal Services as a starving stray. She weighed in at 68 pounds when a dog of her build and size should have weighed no less than 90 pounds. But …...
Two Victims Hospitalized After Calvert County Shooting
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a middle-aged male had been struck in the...
Brief lockdown at Prince William County hospital as man shot was brought in
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers are investigating after a man was shot in Woodbridge Sunday evening. Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the 14100 block of Bay Vista Drive. Police located a man with a […]
Maryland Weather: Alert Days continue for intense heat & humidity with storms chances
BALTIMORE -- WJZ First Alert Weather Days continue through Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity. Some storms are possible.Excessive Heat Warnings continue for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More excessive heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone should be taking heat precautions including drinking plenty of water, taking breaks in the A/C, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking in on pets and the elderly. Highs today will top out around 100°. BWI is headed for 101° and the previous record is 102° set in 1995. Tuesday's high temperatures will reach the lower 100s,...
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