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Katie Kicks Cancer with A First
BALTIMORE, MD (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Almost two million people will be told they have cancer this year. More than 200,000 of those will be considered a rare cancer. The rarer it is, the harder it is to find ways to not just treat it, but also get the right diagnosis. That’s why one woman is sharing her journey in hopes of giving patients like her a fighting chance to survive it.
State Roundup: ‘Summer hunger gap’ hits rural Maryland children hardest; Perdue facility agrees to $12M settlement over pollution; Georgia port challenges Baltimore as top U.S. auto port
‘SUMMER HUNGER GAP’ HITS RURAL MARYLAND CHILDREN HARDEST: The “summer hunger gap” is a challenge throughout the state, as low-income families who rely on schools to help feed their kids during the academic year lose access to those meals during summer break. But it can be an even greater challenge in rural counties, where miles can separate families from the food they need and transportation options are limited. Other than Baltimore, the most food-insecure areas in Maryland are in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore, Feeding America reports. Danielle Brown/Maryland Matters.
Maryland has 3rd best school system in America, WalletHub study
BALTIMORE, MD—With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, to help parents find the most worthwhile places to enroll their children.
MDTA Police crack down on speeding along I-95
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority says 267 citations, warnings, and repair orders were issued to drivers over speeding violations during a safety crackdown last week. The crackdown, which began Friday, targeted dangerous speeding on I-95 in the Baltimore metropolitan area and northeastern Maryland. One person was also arrested on...
Hollowing Point Park Opens Resurfaced Multi-Use Courts
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Calvert County Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the completion of four resurfaced tennis courts. The courts are dual lined for multi-use to accommodate both pickleball and tennis. The resurfaced courts feature new, updated color schemes of blue and green, making it easier to...
Storefront occupation option for agriculture center stays alive
There are some hoops to jump through and more cash to obtain but a plan to locate a regional agriculture retail center in a vacant Charlotte Hall storefront is very much alive. On July 25, the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland’s executive board held a special meeting about how to rework the plan and not lose crucial state funding. Craig Sewell, the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission’s marketing and livestock...
Going for the gold: Sudlersville Train Station Museum highlights local sports history
SUDLERSVILLE — Showcasing a small town with a rich history of esteemed sports, the Sudlersville Betterment Club presented exhibits of local renowned athletes at the Sudlersville Train Museum in July. Sudlersville Community Betterment Club showcased exhibits earlier this month featuring local sports heroes, according to club secretary Ginny Moran. In addition to baseball Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, Sudlersville is also the claim to fame local home for extraordinaire Olympic...
ShoreRivers Uses Grant Funding to Benefit Local Waterways
ShoreRivers is proud to be in the midst of four separate projects to develop and design conservation and best management practices that will, in turn, protect local waterways. The restorative design of a headwater stream on the mainstem of the Sassafras River is the focus of one project as part of a holistic, nature-based conservation approach for the property. ShoreRivers has contracted Ecotone for the design, which will concentrate on reconnecting the historic floodplain and developing a dynamic stream/wetland complex that will provide stormwater storage, nutrient processing, habitat uplift, downstream flood mitigation and resiliency, and carbon sequestration.
Investigation underway after Yacht ‘Lovebug’ capsizes near Annapolis
An investigation is underway as to why a yacht capsized Saturday afternoon in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis. Maryland Natural Resources Police said that all five individuals on board the yacht, named Lovebug, were safely brought to shore, and that the cause of the accident is still under investigation. The...
Former law enforcement officer weighs in on rise in juvenile crime rate in Baltimore City
New data from the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office shows juvenile crime skyrocketing across the city, soaring more the 200% over the last three years. Some of the top offenses detailed in the data included car thefts, carjacking's and robberies. Betsy Smith from the National Police Association says trends like these are not exclusive to Baltimore.
Lamar Jackson Doesn’t Mince Words About Who's The Real GOAT
Who is the greatest NFL player of all time? John Harbaugh certainly thinks that Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson has the potential. In a recent media appearance, the head coach said that his goal is to turn Lamar into the GOAT. "The vision that we have together is that Lamar Jackson is going to ...
Connecticut aims to reduce air pollution with EV chargers for commercial trucks
Across the United States, an estimated 72 million people live near truck freight routes, increasing their exposure to potentially harmful air pollution. In the years ahead, Connecticut and a group of other nearby states will work to clean up the air around busy highways, with the goal of reducing emissions from trucks that transport commercial goods throughout the region.
Divided 10th Circuit orders further evaluation of legality for $6.4 million judgment in cannabis case
The federal appeals court based in Denver ruled on Monday that a Maryland man may be required to pay $6.4 million after all for breaching a contract with his intended partner in a cannabis company, so long as it does not require the manufacture or sale of marijuana. By 2-1,...
Maryland sees summer influx of auto thefts. Is social media the culprit?
BALTIMORE -- The summer is a hot season for car thieves, as police tend to see an influx of auto theft reports. AAA says one of the reasons Maryland is seeing the spike is social media.Social media challenges have shown people how to bypass car security, whether it's a keyless entry or a key fob.There are also specific valuable car parts that thieves are targeting to sell. Parts like transmissions, modern GPS systems and catalytic converters can be sold for their high value metal."We're also seeing technology in our cars that makes it easier for you as a driver. It also makes it easier for your car to be stolen such as people leaving their key fobs in their cars and things like that," Ragina Ali, the spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said. AAA recommended parking your car in open and well-lit areas to deter thieves. Other common sense tips include always keeping your windows and doors locked and removing any valuable items from your car, like electronics, and bringing them inside your home.
Humidity is back in Maryland as we brace for intense heat starting Wednesday
BALTIMORE -- The humidity is back in full force and that means our Tuesday morning has a distinct muggy feel as you head out the door. Morning temperatures are in the low to mid 70s and we'll top out in the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. We have to bank on mostly cloudy skies today, with just a few breaks of sun. A batch of showers and storms will likely push through in the late afternoon and evening. Brace for tough heat starting tomorrow. High temperatures Wednesday afternoon will top out in the mid to upper 90s, and the same is...
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