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Willie Brown says Wes Moore ‘next’ after Harris ‘if he plays it right’
Willie Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco and California political powerbroker, said in a recent interview that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) could be next in line for the top of the Democratic ticket after Vice President Harris. The 90-year-old Brown sat for an interview with Politico, where he...
Men used Jaws of Life to steal $8M from ATMs in DMV, feds say in newly unsealed charges
Federal prosecutors have unsealed charges against two men accused in a string of ATM robberies resulting in the theft of at least $8 million since early 2023. Thomas Alphonso Hughes, of District Heights, MD, and Jenarro Raymond Hewett were both arrested in D.C. last week on initial charges of conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery. Hewett appeared in court last week and conceded to detention. On Tuesday, a federal magistrate judge granted a request from the government to hold Hughes without bond as well.
Perdue AgriBusiness agrees to $12 million settlement with the Maryland Department of Environment
Baltimore — Perdue AgriBusiness LLC and the Maryland Department of Environment agreed to a $12 million settlement for air pollution violations at their Salisbury soybean facility. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced the settlement Wednesday. At issue was Perdue's withdrawal of an initial permit application in 2017 to create new equipment, then failing to reapply before expanding its operations with new equipment in 2022. The complaint filed at Wicomico County Circuit Court said the use of unauthorized equipment increased air pollution emissions in the region.Perdue is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore and operates grain,...
Join and Register for the DC Area Drupal Meetup on August 1st
The DC Area Drupal Meetup Group has announced the relaunch of the Drupal Maryland and Drupal DC Meetups, alternating monthly between DC and Maryland. The first event is on August 1, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT, at Launch Workplaces in Gaithersburg, Maryland, located at 9841 Washingtonian Blvd.
Moore makes state Supreme Court appointment
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore recently appointed of Peter K. Killough to the Supreme Court of Maryland's Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. The governor's office made the announcement July 25. "Judge Killough is a public servant in every sense. He has dedicated over a decade of his life to serving the people of Maryland, and we are grateful that he has raised his hand, once again, to make our state better,"...
50-Foot Crash Off Bridge Along I-81 Hospitalizes Trucker: PennDOT
The crash happened on I-83 South at mile marker 9.6 shortly after Exit 10 in Springfield Township in York County around 8:50 a.m., according to PennDOT. The tractor-trailer " hit the side of the bridge overpass, went through the guiderail, and [traveled] about 50 feet down an embankment," Schreffler said.
Police ask for help identifying suspect who stole 50 lighters from York County store
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect accused of stealing over $100 worth of lighters from a Paradise Township convenience store. The theft happened around 1:25 a.m. on July 17 at the Rutter's Farm Store on 7680 Lincoln Highway, according to...
Two-vehicle crash blocks traffic on Route 15 reported in Dillsburg Borough
DILLSBURG, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash is blocking Route 15 in York County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported in the southbound lanes near West Harrisburg Street in Dillsburg Borough shortly after 8 a.m. The crash is blocking traffic and causing slowdowns in the...
Baltimore County Police Department launches 26 Days of Safety Initiative for schools
TOWSON, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Baltimore County Police Department has announced plans to launch a comprehensive safety initiative to help keep students, parents, and drivers safe. The 26 Days of Safety Initiative will run for 26 days, starting from the first day of school, and...
Howard County Issues a Heat Alert in Response to High Temperatures
COLUMBIA, MD – In response to high temperatures forecast by the National Weather Service, the Howard County Health Department has issued a heat alert for Howard County. The alert has been issued for Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with high temperatures expected to be in the mid-to-high 90s. The high temperatures combined with high humidity will make outside temperatures feel even hotter with heat index values reaching up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness.
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