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Hundreds of new laws in Maryland will be enacted on July 1. Here's a glance of what's to come.
BALTIMORE - The beginning of July will make way for hundreds of new Maryland laws to take effect.Here's a glance at what's to come July 1.ALCOHOL DELIVERYAlcohol delivery will expand in the state. Delivery drivers will be able to apply for a service permit, which will allow for the delivery of alcoholic beverages from an authorized business. There will be an annual $1,000 fee for the permit.Chuma Chiza, a liquor store owner in Baltimore City, said this legislation will help expand opportunities for small businesses."That's an extra income," Chuma Chiza. "It helps us reach farther than our own community."TICKET SALES...
LIST | New DC, Maryland and Virginia laws taking effect July 2024
WASHINGTON (7News) — Starting July 1, residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will see a variety of new laws come into effect, bringing significant changes to minimum wage, traffic regulations, election procedures and even concert ticket sales. Here's what you need to know about new laws taking effect...
2024’s Largest High School in Maryland
Before it became the largest high school in Maryland in terms of square footage, Seneca Valley High School (19401 Crystal Rock Dr. Germantown, MD) opened in its original building in 1974. The school sits on land that was once the site of a dairy farm owned by baseball player Walter Johnson. Johnson purchased the land in 1935 and lived there with his family until his death in 1946. It was Germantown’s only high school until Northwest opened in 1998. Seneca Valley ranks 21st in the list of the largest high schools by enrollment in 2024.
Firefighter reassignments in Prince George's County spark safety concerns
Concerns are rising in Greenbelt and other towns, over Prince George’s County’s decision to reassign career firefighters from four different stations. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis reports from Greenbelt with more.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says light rail planned for Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is moving forward with plans for a new light rail project in Baltimore, the governor wrote on social media on Thursday. Last year, Moore said his administration was reviving an east-west transit project that was nixed by his predecessor, former...
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces the Issuance of $17.2 Million In Bonds to Assist Two St. Mary's County Area Infrastructure Projects
NEW CARROLLTON, MD. - The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has issued $17.2 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Finance (LGIF) Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts in St. Mary’s County. The money for these St. Mary’s County projects are part of...
Wax Statue Of Abraham Lincoln Melts In Washington DC
Footage captured over the weekend shows a wax sculpture of the Lincoln Memorial melting away due to high temps in Washington, DC. Sandy Williams IV, a renowned artist known for his wax replicas of famous landmarks, has been creating art installations along the east coast for the last four years. One of his notable works ... Read more The post Wax Statue Of Abraham Lincoln Melts In Washington DC appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Anacostia River Splash postponed due to E. Coli levels
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Anacostia Riverkeeper announced on X that the Anacostia River Splash! event has been postponed. This comes after the organization took water quality samples on Friday following Wednesday’s weather, according to the X post. Anacostia Riverkeeper said the results showed above E. coli recreational standards. The event is being postponed until […]
The 4th of July celebrations begin tonight at Fort Meade
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — Get ready for a free event happening tonight at Fort Meade, including local vendors, a live DJ, and a firework show. Fort George G. Meade will host a Red, White and Blue celebration Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public for a night to celebrate America’s Independence at Fort Meade’s McGlachlin Parade Field.
DC reparations bill for descendants of slaves advances in City Council
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It was a day Jocelind Julien said she’d hoped she would would see. This week, D.C. City Council advanced a bill that brings the District one step closer to providing reparations for African American descendants of slaves. The council voted to dole out $1.5 million to formulate a task force […]
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