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Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application
Gov. Wes Moore said he made "an honest mistake" when he claimed to receive the prestigious Bronze Star award on his White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The post Maryland Governor Wes Moore Apologizes For Bronze Star Error On White House Fellowship Application appeared first on NewsOne.
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
Data center conference gets caught up in power line controversy
Opponents of a proposed power transmission line in Central Maryland protested outside a conference on the data center industry in Frederick on Thursday. Photo by Josh Kurtz. Dozens of noisy protesters greeted the business leaders, elected officials, union members and other interested parties who were gathered at Frederick Community College Thursday for a conference on data centers in Maryland.
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
Breakfast links: Maryland prioritizes expertise over price in Key Bridge reconstruction
MDTA hires construction firm for Key Bridge replacement. The Maryland Transportation Authority has chosen Kiewit, a Nebraska-based contractor, to design the replacement for Baltimore’s Key Bridge. The firm will work alongside transportation officials on the project, with an estimated 2028 completion date. The project may cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, but a “guaranteed maximum price” should become clear once the design phase of the project is about halfway completed. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Daniel Zawodny / Baltimore Banner)
Marching to their own beat
WORTON — Kent County High School’s Brigade of Blue wrapped up two weeks of band camp Friday night, Aug. 30 with a performance for family members, followed by the “Turning Blue and Gold” ceremony where students received their ribbons for this year. There are 26 musicians,...
Eastern Shore photographer wants people to know what happens in Delmarva communities
GREENSBORO — At a gallery show opening at ShoreToBeFun Photography on Aug 22, Steve Atkinson laid out cheese, crackers and tea next to his array of prints, which adorned a variety of canvases. From coffee mugs, to cotton bags to coasters, to greeting cards, to big framed prints, he has found many ways of presenting his work. Atkinson, a photographer, can be seen at nearly every Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Event with his Pentax camera, his signature gray beard, and his gentle demeanor. It’s...
Chesapeake City Lions Club car show had something for everyone
CHESAPEAKE CITY — With a grand total of 650 vehicles showing out, the Chesapeake City Lions Club’s 13th annual car show fundraiser on Saturday August 24 was its biggest yet. Chesapeake City was overflowing with colorful, uniquely crafted vintage cars, with modern sports cars and hipster vans sprinkled in between. Lively music, handcrafted beverages, funnel cakes, and occasional exhaust filled the air as the best of the best lined up around Pell Gardens to receive their award. ...
Free Expungement and Resource Clinic in Annapolis on September 4
The City of Annapolis Naptown AntiDope Movemeant (N.A.M.) and the Maryland Department of Labor, in collaboration with Prince George’s County Community Legal Services, will host a free expungement and resource clinic on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Anne Arundel County Public Library.
CASA hosting evening seminar to help young people
ELKTON — Cecil County Court Appointed Special Advocates -- or CASA -- is hosting a free seminar aimed at helping young people in the community thrive and succeed. "Improving Outcomes for Youth" will be held Sept. 5 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Elkton Community Center, 121 Stockton St. The guest speaker is Michelle Jojola Smith from the Cecil County Department of Juvenile Services. Giulia Hodge, CASA's executive director, said...
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