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One Orioles All-Star Is Battling a Late Season Slump
Adley Rutschman, widely regarded as the face of the Baltimore Orioles franchise, has had an abysmal second half. What can he do to turn it around?. Selected with the first pick in the 2019 MLB draft, Rutschman was a bonified star from day 1. He quickly moved through the minor leagues, and in early 2022 made his MLB debut. Not only was his debut special because he was a former top prospect, but because that day was when the Orioles quit their losing ways. Since Rutschman’s debut on May 21, 2022, the Orioles have a .586 winning percentage, the third-best in the league. Rutschman marked the turning point for the Orioles. He then made his first All-Star game last season, and had a great first half this season, earning his second All-Star nod. However, Rutschman has struggled mightily in the second half of 2024. Similarly to how the Orioles were great because of Rutschman, they are now in danger of missing the postseason, partially due to Rutschman’s struggles.
‘We’re with you’: Carroll lawmakers, residents agree that proposed transmission line is ‘direct affront to and real assault on our way of life’
Carroll commissioners and state lawmakers who represent the county listened to, and agreed with, residents’ concerns at a meeting Thursday night in Westminster regarding the proposed Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. The proposed transmission line would carve a 70-mile-long path through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. The $424 million project has a proposed date of operation of June 2027. Jason Kalwa, who manages the energy project for the Public Service Enterprise Group, said last month that the project will provide a much-needed upgrade to the energy grid, which will benefit Carroll residents and others. More than 750 people attended Thursday’s meeting, 72 of whom signed up to speak, according to Lt. Phill Lawrence of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The listening session ran from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with lawmakers until 10 p.m., at the Agriculture Center in Westminster.
Chapel District Elementary breaks ground on renovation project
CORDOVA — With the school year set to begin Monday, construction at Chapel District Elementary School is in full swing. Administrators, teachers, county representatives and students celebrated a groundbreaking for renovation work at the school on Friday afternoon. The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is leading construction, which started Aug. 5. A short ceremony outside the school provided attendees insight into the renovations and what benefits will follow. Speakers included Talbot County...
How did Delaware State do in football opener at Hawaii? Better than expected
Delaware State couldn’t upend Hawaii, but the Hornets certainly beat the odds in their season-opening football game Saturday night. Forty-point underdog DSU tied the game early in the second half before Hawaii scored three touchdowns for a 35-14 win in Honolulu. ...
State Police Detectives Investigating Attempted Kidnapping in Smyrna
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping of a child that occurred last night in Smyrna. On August 24, 2024, at approximately 8:41 p.m., troopers responded to Spruce Court in Holly Hills Estates in Smyrna for a suspicious person. When troopers arrived, they learned that an unknown white male suspect approached a 12-year-old and began to ask the child questions. While the suspect was asking questions, he grabbed the child by the arm. The child was able to get away and call for help. Troopers and detectives searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. The child was not hurt during the incident.
Power Temporarily Suspended at Shopping Center and Church Following Electrical Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to 8549 Piney Branch Rd in Silver Spring for a building fire on Saturday afternoon. According to Assistant Chief David Pazos, MCFRS crews located and extinguished an electrical fire in the electrical room serving a shopping center and church. “Pepco en route to determine extent of damage. Church, grocery store and offices affected.” Pazos shared at 3pm.
After Middling Reviews, Keith Lee Might Already Be Moving On to Baltimore
Social media restaurant reviewer and WWE fighter Keith Lee announced that he was making his way to the D.C. area on Instagram and TikTok a few days ago, but after some unexceptional reviews of two Northern Virginia spots and an H Street restaurant in D.C., he might already be moving on from the city.
Focus on heat illness intensifies after death of Baltimore sanitation worker
The heat illness death of a Baltimore sanitation worker has prompted labor advocates and industry groups to call for better heat protection laws and employer oversight, especially as workers face hotter summers on the job. Ronald Silver II, a sanitation employee with Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, passed out while...
BurgerFi opens new location in Maryland, US
BurgerFi has announced the opening of its latest Maryland location in Woodmore Commons. Situated at Woodmore Towne Centre, Bowie, the store will be operated by Punam Khandpur and Jaytee Kanwal. As part of a multi-unit deal, the duo will also oversee the Arlington, Virginia branch. Khandpur and Kanwal bring extensive...
STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
Frederick Road Closure in Catonsville Causes Commuter Delays Amid Police Response to Crisis
Commuters in Catonsville faced unexpected delays early this morning, as Baltimore County Police were forced to temporarily close Frederick Road at the I-695 interchange in both directions. The cause of the closure, according to a post by the Baltimore County Police Department, was due to a "person in crisis." Officials...
It's Still Early on in the Game but Ocean City's Efforts to Build a Sports Complex are Gaining Traction
Town officials have three locations in mind for a proposed sports complex. It moves them one step closer to achieving their longtime goal of having a facility near the resort town.
Lawsuit against CWDI resolved in Dorchester Co. court
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The City of Cambridge has resolved the pending lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. and Yacht Maintenance, and the case has been dismissed without prejudice. We’re told the resolution came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI, with subsequent intervention...
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