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PET OWNERS! Multiple Maryland Departments warning of algae blooms in Potomac River that could be harmful to pets, livestock
15 July 2024- The Maryland Departments of Agriculture, Environment, Health, and Natural Resources advise the public that algae mats detected in the Potomac River from below Williamsport to Riley Lock, could be harmful to animals when ingested. Pet owners are advised to keep their animals out of the water in...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's Music for Maryland Tour makes July 16 stop in Salisbury
SALISBURY -- The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will make a July 16 stop in Salisbury as part of its Music for Maryland Tour. The eight-stop tour, which kicked off July 9, features a mix of ...
Last Major Dam on Patapsco River Targeted for Demolition
Three dams have been dismantled on the main portion of the Patapsco River in Maryland since 2010. The big blast that demolished Bloede Dam in 2018 attracted a lot of attention and caused a quick wildlife . The fourth and final major barrier may soon go away, too. The National...
Maryland State Police arrest man after finding mushrooms, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy in car
BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) said it arrested a man early Sunday morning after finding suspected controlled substances during a traffic stop. Shortly before 3:30 a.m., a trooper stopped 31-year-old Dwayne Purdie Jr. for allegedly driving under the influence on I-695. During the stop, investigators conducted a K-9 scan on […]
FBI warns Maryland ATM, bank customers after alarming rise in armed ‘jugging’ robberies
BALTIMORE —The FBI is warning bank customers about a string of alarming, violent crimes across Maryland, including many in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. Organized groups are targeting people after they leave ATMs or banks and robbing them at gunpoint. … this story continues. Read the rest at The Baltimore Banner: FBI warns Maryland […]
Solomons fisherman earns angler honors
Eric Packard of Calvert County has earned a Master Angler Milestone Award under the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ FishMaryland program. The award recognizes recreational anglers who catch 10 trophy-sized fish of different species in Maryland. Packard is the 11th master angler since the program began in 2019. In addition to being an extremely avid angler — fishing an average of 240 days per year — Packard serves as a commissioner on the Maryland Sports Fisheries Advisory Commission, representing the tidal and non-tidal recreational anglers...
Hogan says he is not currently concerned about safety following Trump's attempted assassination
Asked on Sunday about former President Donald Trump surviving an attempted assassination the day before, U.S. Senate candidate and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said the event has raised concern among some Senate candidates about their safety. Hogan, the Republican nominee, is running against Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County executive, in November. Hogan said the ...
Union Church spreads kindness through community service in its annual Serve Day
It was all about a day of service on Saturday. Volunteers from Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina came together to do some community service. It's all a part of Union Church's annual Service Day.
The recent orthopedic deals changing the field
Orthopedic groups were among specialties with the most merger and acquisition deals in 2023, according to a VMG Health report, and that activity has continued into 2024. Here are six orthopedic practice and devicemaker mergers and acquisitions that Becker's has reported since April 24:. 1. Oakland, Md.-based WVU Medicine Garrett...
Folks in Hagerstown find ways to beat blistering heat, humidity
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Residents in Hagerstown are taking Monday’s heat in stride, refusing to let the weather get in the way of their plans for the week. At a senior high rise on West Baltimore Street, every resident has a strategy. “I get out early and get shade,” said Bridgette. “And in […]
Hagerstown Flying Boxcars continue to draw fans despite on-field performance
The Hagerstown Flying Boxcars endured another rough week in the Atlantic League, losing two of three on the road against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and then getting swept at home by the High Point Rockers. Hagerstown fell to 2-6 in the second-half season standings and 22-49 overall. A look...
Meritus Health offers services in Valley Mall; Maleko Personnel expands to East Coast
Meritus Health opens multi-specialty practice at Valley Mall. Meritus Health opened a multi-speciality medical practice in the Valley Mall on July 1, including urgent care, a pediatrics after-hours clinic, sports medicine and physical therapy, according to the nonprofit healthcare organization. "Meritus is always trying to bring great care closer and...
Small Plane Crashes Into Maryland River; One Pronounced Dead: State Police (UPDATED)
A small plane crashed on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Tuesday morning and one person has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water, state police confirmed.Multiple agencies were called at around 9:30 a..m. in Talbot County to the 6800 block of Travelers West Circle in Easton, where…
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