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Maryland’s job gains continue in June
Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released recently by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2%) was double the national rate (0.1%). The new data also included an upward revision of the state’s May employment numbers, increasing last month’s growth by 700 jobs to a total of 7,100 jobs. Through the first half of 2024, Maryland has added 27,800 total jobs and grown faster than any...
New online overdose dashboard highlights Maryland's opioid epidemic
BALTIMORE - Maryland's health department rolled out a new tool that can paint a clear image of the opioid crisis. The interactive dashboard allows people to zoom in and see where deadly overdoses are located and who is impacted the most by the ongoing opioid crisis. It also compiles data on non-fatal emergency department visits and incidents when Naloxone, an overdose reversal medication, was administered by EMS."This dashboard will enable Marylanders who are at the forefront of the opioid and overdose crisis, along with the individuals and organizations supporting them, to have broader access to data and trends in overdose, and...
University of Baltimore professor on how Kamala Harris' campaign will differ from Joe Biden's
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election sent shockwaves throughout the country, and Vice President Kamala Harris has received lots of support from Maryland leaders despite not being officially named the party's nominee. Gov. Wes Moore fully endorsed Harris, and Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic nominee...
Girls Lacrosse: Regis Jesuit’s Madisyn Jokerst earns place in USA Lacrosse combine
Among a group of nearly 180 elite high school girls lacrosse players from across the country who have been invited to participate in the USA Lacrosse National Team Development Program Combine is Regis Jesuit senior-to-be Madisyn Jokerst. Prep players from 18 states and the District of Columbine worked their way...
CCBC receives $601K grant from Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $601,000 to Community College of Baltimore County as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants, CCBC officials announced July 23. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states. The grant will enable CCBC...
Howard County resident is first to test BGE program allowing him to power house with vehicle
BALTIMORE - Howard County resident Brian Foreman is the first BGE customer to try and power his home with his electric vehicle.BGE has partnered with Sunrun and Ford to launch the nation's first-ever program where electric cars provide the power for homes.As of now, the Ford F-150 Lightning is the only vehicle equipped to do so but the company wants to expand the technology to more electric vehicles.BGE says in doing so, they hope to reduce energy use, air pollution and lower costs for customers who participate.This comes after the passage of the Drive Act which requires companies like BGE to establish a framework connecting cars to the electric grid.BGE says it will provide a more fleshed-out pilot plan to the state's Public Service Commission by 2025.
Montgomery County renters relieved after rent stabilization bill passes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The rent stabilization bill has been in the works for a year. On Tuesday, it passed the Montgomery County Council unanimously, and renters said the legislation gives them peace of mind, knowing they’ll be able to afford to stay in the county they call home. Montgomery County leaders […]
Gunpowder Falls State Park to receive nearly $2.5 million to improve boating infrastructure
BALTIMORE, MD—A total of $21.5 million will be allocated to improve public boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, and safety for the next fiscal year, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. In Baltimore County, Gunpowder Falls State Park is set to receive nearly $2.5 million.
Local American Legion’s checks stolen & washed, York County man charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was accused Monday of stealing checks from an American Legion to alter them and deposit them into bank accounts, police said. York County Regional Police said in a criminal complaint that Gianni Olivo, 21, of York, allegedly stole two checks that belonged to the Dallastown American Legion and […]
York County man, 40, shot PSP trooper from inside storage unit: police
A 40-year-old York County man was arrested and charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer and related offenses after police said he shot a corporal with the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) in the arm while investigators served a warrant in Lancaster Wednesday morning.
Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County
An alert was issued by the Frederick Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Jhade Paredes Sialer, 17, and Franchesca Paredes Sialer, 17, who were last seen at around 12;30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 leaving the area of Ardmore Court. Jhade Paredes Sialer was described as...
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