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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...
A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has killed two and sickened 28, CDC warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a multi-state Listeria outbreak connected to sliced deli meats. At this time, the outbreak has resulted in two deaths and 28 illnesses — all of whom required hospitalization — the agency specified in an investigation notice released Friday.
Illegal immigrant facing 18 years in prison for homicide captured in Maryland
LAUREL, Md. (TND) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Colombian immigrant last month who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and was living in Maryland, the agency announced on Monday. The 35-year-old was convicted of aggravated homicide in his home country, according to ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
Man Booking Deadly Dogfights In Maryland Admits To Operating Enterprise: Feds
Mario Flythe, 50, of Glen Burnie, pleaded guilty on Tuesday and admitted to training dogs with treadmills, weighted collars, and fed them animal steroids as part of his operation. As part of his guilty plea, Flythe also admitted that he was affiliated in the same dogfighting ring with Frederick Douglas...
Maryland literacy policy in the works
(The Center Square) – Maryland’s venture to create and implement a statewide comprehensive literacy policy is underway, but State Board of Education President Joshua Michael says the board won’t consider adoption until at least September. Maryland’s journey with literacy policy has been long and winding, involving a patchwork application of the science of reading principles […]
Funding Concerns For Key Bridge Rebuild And Red Line
Baltimore, MD (WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore has expressed confidence in recent months about his partnership with President Joe Biden and the president's commitment to supply funding for the key bridge rebuild. With changes now in the democratic party, there are now questions about whether that funding will still...
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 fatal doses are located and who is impacted the most by the ongoing opioid crisis.The dashboard is a new iteration of the state's previous site. It will be updated monthly rather than every 90 days to track the crisis that is plaguing the state.Right now, Maryland is looking at nearly 2,100 overdose deaths in the past year, with fentanyl as the leading cause.The new dashboard features data that can be categorized by zip code, age, race and gender.Maps show most of the cases are in northwest Baltimore and more than 700 opioid-related deaths were Black men.The age breakdown shows the crisis affects mostly men who are over 55 years old.The new tool can also highlight trends. Since 2020, overdose deaths are declining in Maryland but more work needs to be done to save more lives.It also features ways to access treatment for an overdose. People can use the website to find Naloxone near them to help reverse the effects of opioids.
Tips for reducing water use during a drought
Maryland Department of the Environment officials are urging residents and businesses in Western Maryland to voluntarily reduce their use of water after the department issued a drought watch Tuesday for the area. The environmental department (MDE) also shared several tips for conserving water. Some of the advice are things people can do right now, while others might require an investment. ...
Maryland Department of the Environment issues drought watch for Western Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a drought watch on Tuesday for Western Maryland, including Washington County. State environment officials are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce water usage. ...
1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention last week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
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