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ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat in effect Monday - Wednesday
BALTIMORE-- Expect dangerous heat and humidity Monday through Wednesday. Isolated strong storms will be possible during the afternoon.Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area on Monday from 11 a.m. through 8 pm. The following counties are included in the excessive heat warning:Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties where the heat index will peak around 110°. A heat advisory is in effect for Carroll County Monday 11 AM through 8 PM for the heat index to peak around 105°.Temperatures climbed well into the upper 90s...
Maryland man sentenced to 4 years for exporting stolen cars to West Africa
GREENBELT, MD—A Maryland man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a massive stolen car ring. Prosecutors say that Karim Abdul Turay, 31, was one of three people working together to steal and illegally ship cars out of the country. Between September of...
Maryland Restaurant Featured in People’s “100 Reasons to Love America”
People Magazine released the latest installment of its “100 Reasons to Love America” series, where the magazine is highlighting their favorite state fair food across the county. Maryland’s winner, listed fourth, comes from the State Fair in Timonium, which will take place over the course of three weekends later this summer.
2024 Maryland Cider Festival Set for Later This Summer
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Maryland Cider Festival, happening on Saturday, September 7th at Two Story Chimney Ciderworks in Gaithersburg, MD. This event showcases hard cider makers from across the Old Line State. You’ll also find local artisans, craft vendors, live music, and food trucks. “Whether you’re an aficionado who knows their cider, cidre, or sidra, or you’re just looking for a refreshing change of taste this is the place to be. Come join us for a celebration of Maryland craft makers.” Though the event has a Gaithersburg address, it’s north of Laytonsville closer to Damascus at 7115 Damascus Rd. Last year’s event was a success enjoyed by many, and round two is less than two months away.
More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps
To combat gender and racial wage gaps, nearly a dozen states recently have enacted pay transparency laws that require employers to be more open about the wages and benefits they offer. The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Allegheny, Westmoreland county men shot at Trump rally identified, are in stable condition
Editor's note: This story has been edited to reflect that Moon Township is in Allegheny County. State officials in Pennsylvania have identified the three additional shooting victims from Saturday's rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler County. In a news conference Sunday, Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, of...
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Maryland politicians across spectrum decry violence after Trump shooting
MILWAUKEE – After a shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally Saturday left one attendee and a gunman dead and former President Donald Trump injured, Maryland officials on both sides of the aisle expressed support for victims and outrage at the act of political violence. “I condemn in the strongest...
Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax
A federal judge in Baltimore threw out a First Amendment challenge to the 2021 law that imposes a tax on internet ads in Maryland. The post Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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