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The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model
Maryland will be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The post The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Vehicle crash reported in Franklin County
A crash was reported on the 500 block of North Antrim Way in Greencastle, Franklin County around 5:20 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. Crews are on the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Do...
17-year old Angelina Tolentino wins Donna Andrews Invite at Boonsboro
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Out of a crowded bunch at the top of the Day 2 leaderboard at the Donna Andrews Invitational, Angelina Tolentino rose to the occasion in a manner well beyond her years. The incoming Vanderbilt freshman was the model of consistency, shooting a 3-under 69 on...
Littlestown residents angry over water and sewer rate hike
LITTLESTOWN, Pa. — Water and sewer customers in Littlestown, Adams County, are upset over their latest utility bills. They're complaining about a new rate increase that will raise their bills by at least $30 every quarter. It may be a lot higher depending on how much water is used.
7-year-old boy in Pennsylvania dies in farming accident
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 7-year-old boy died in a farming accident in Montgomery Township, Franklin County.The boy was killed on Tuesday when he was hit by a piece of farming equipment in the area of Young and Mercersburg roads in Montgomery Township around 10 a.m., CBS affiliate WHP-TV reported. Officials reportedly said the boy was helping in the field at the time of the accident. There was no evidence of foul play, the TV station reported. No other details, including the boy's name, were released by officials.Franklin County is in southcentral Pennsylvania, with the southern part of the county boarding Pennsylvania and Maryland. Farming accidents in PennsylvaniaLast year, 33 people died from injuries suffered in farm-related incidents, according to research from Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences. The university said 37 people died in 2022. The research, according to Penn State, shows that deadly farm-related incidents "disproportionately affected young children and older adults."
City Hall will Remain Closed to the Public Through July 15th
City Hall will Remain Closed to the Public Through July 15th. City Hall will remain closed to the public, with plans to reopen on Monday, July 15, due to construction delays in the building. Staff will continue serving our residents through this extended closure, with Tax and Utility and Parking...
Garrett County’s Big Funky Blues Fest – A Must-Attend Event!
Garrett County’s SECOND ANNUAL Big Funky Blues Festival is set to light up the summer stage on Saturday, July 13th, at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and the festival runs until 9:00 p.m. This awesome event is brought to you by OMG Relax, a relaxing gift shop and Medical Breakthrough Massage Chairs™ spa located at The Fort in McHenry.
Boil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County, Virginia, have been lifted
CNN — Precautionary boil water advisories for Washington, DC, and Arlington County were lifted Thursday morning, after local authorities announced water quality never deviated from safety standards.
Takoma Park Independence Day Parade Traffic and Parking Information
Takoma Park Police has announced that the Park Police have granted approval to open a section of Sligo Creek Parkway between Maple Avenue and Old Carroll Avenue between 9 am and 2 pm on July 4th. This measure aims to alleviate the traffic slow-downs caused by the City of Takoma Park’s parade blockades.
The Importance of Change Management at Community Banks
When $850 million-asset Bank of Charles Town implemented a new loan origination system in 2023, the technical details demanded far less time and attention than did the emotional aspects of the change, recalls Raymond F. Goodrich, executive vice president and chief lending officer for the Charles Town, W.Va., community bank.
‘There’s no quitting me’: Virginia school board member sentenced for Jan. 6 riots will not resign
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A Frederick County school board member, who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, said he will not resign, despite calls from critics. “There’s no quitting me,” said Miles Adkins, who represents the Shawnee District. “You have ups and downs in your life. You […]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth hit with fines totaling $545,000 for series of violations
PORTSMOUTH — Rivers Casino Portsmouth has again agreed to pay a hefty fine following a slew of violations the Virginia Lottery spotted last year and earlier this year. Rivers Casino Portsmouth was fined $545,000 in two settlements. One was reached in September and resulted in a $40,000 fine, and the other was reached in May at a cost of $505,000. In September, the Virginia Lottery, which ...
Two armed robberies, outside two separate banks in less than 24 hours, Bowie police investigates
BOWIE, Md. — The number of bank customers being targeted by armed robbers in Maryland continues to increase. WUSA9 has reported on several bank jugging incidents. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, bank jugging is when people leaving the bank or ATM are followed and targeted in a robbery.
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