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Former Orioles' top prospect on the move ahead of trade deadline
When the Orioles selected prep pitcher Hunter Harvey with the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, they saw the right-hander with a big-league pedigree as a key piece of the future. A late-night deal on the eve of draft day proved that Harvey still has first-round value, if not in the way the Orioles’ envisioned.
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Rolando 'Roly' Balcazar Jr. Killed In MD Motorcycle Crash
On Saturday, July 13, Germantown resident Rolando "Roly" Balcazar, Jr. was killed in what was described as "a tragic accident" while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind his loving family and children. Following his death, the community has rallied around his loved ones as they continue to grip with his unexpected...
Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes
Maryland faces nearly $1 billion in projected budget deficits driven by as much as $800 million in projected Medicaid shortfalls over two years. The post Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Applications Now Open for 2024 Maryland Black Bear Hunt Lottery
Annapolis, MD - Hunters can now enter the lottery selection process for the annual six-day black bear hunt in Western Maryland. The cost to enter the lottery is $15 and applications can be purchased from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) now through August 31. The 2024 bear hunt...
Three more heat-related deaths reported in Maryland, including two in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.According to state data, there have been nine heat-related deaths this summer, which is the same amount as in 2023.Temperatures reached 100 degrees for four straight days -- from Sunday to Wednesday -- for the first time since 1930.Three of Maryland's heat-related deaths happened in Baltimore, four in Prince George's County, one in Anne Arundel County and one in Kent County.Overall, four of those deaths were between the ages of 45 and 64, and the other five were older than 65 years old.State data shows there were 21 heat-related deaths in Maryland in 2019, 21 in 2020, 16 in 2021, five in 2022 and nine in 2023.Dr. Clifford Mitchell, with the Maryland Department of Health, says when it comes to the sweltering sun, everyone needs to stay hydrated and stay cool."You can have a weak heart rate, you can have confusion, lightheadedness, dizziness, those are all signs of potentially life-threatening heat exhaustion or heat stroke," Mitchell said.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Update Wednesday July 17
The heat wave is about to break. After four days in a row at or over 100ºF (in Baltimore), a strong cold front is gaining intensity in a hurry this afternoon into the evening. There are no promises, but I can state this with proof below: The models have...
Gov. Moore announces $12.1M to expand electrical vehicle charging stations
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday that $12.1 million in federal funding will be used to expand electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. This comes after the first round of conditional awards was announced to add the sites as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Officials […]
NRP, Special Olympics Maryland team up for safety, awareness and active shooter training
BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is teaming up with Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD) to teach their athletes what to do if they're ever in an active assailant or shooter situation. For the first time ever, Special Olympics staff, coaches, and athlete leaders took part in the training, offered by NRP's Training Division with the help of the Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police.Wednesday afternoon at the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions, the athletes sat down for an interactive training to learn how to stay safe and respond in different types of active emergency situations. "Hopefully, they'll...
Winning $560K 'Multi-Match' Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold At Maryland Sheetz
The big winner came in Cumberland, where a player his a $560,000 Multi-Match jackpot on a ticket sold at Sheetz on Bedford Road, while a $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center in Hagerstown. Neither prize has been claimed. The Mutli-Match ticket matched all six winning numbers...
Maryland Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and the State’s Legacy in the Civil Rights Movement
Thurgood Marshall. Harriet Tubman. Frederick Douglass. Gloria Richardson. Clarence Mitchell Jr. These Black Americans are just some of the civil rights icons who lived and worked in Maryland. Their contributions changed Maryland and the state of the world. On Tuesday, July 2, Americans celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Civil...
Maryland State trooper rescues dog left in hot car on I-495
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A Maryland State trooper is being hailed after rescuing a dog from a hot car on the side of I-495 Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Police, Trooper Shane McGregor assisted the College Park barrack with a reported dog left in a hot car on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
Video shows Sen. John Fetterman in aftermath of I-70 crash in Maryland
Video from U.S. Sen. John Fetterman's crash in Maryland last month has been obtained by Pittsburgh's Action News 4. At our request, Maryland State Police provided the bodycam video that shows the Pennsylvania senator and his wife, Gisele, in the aftermath of the crash on Interstate 70 in Hancock. Watch...
Police Prevent Illegal Exhibition Driving
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared on Thursday morning that officers from the 3rd District Station (Silver Spring) successfully executed a traffic enforcement plan early on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to address an illegal car meet-up involving exhibition driving in Burtonsville. Earlier this week, new District 3 (Silver Spring)...
Oh deer! Montgomery County crews rescue fawn stuck in iron fence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Crews from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) came to the aid of Montgomery County Animal Services after a fawn became trapped in an iron fence. MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said the animal was found on Gary Road in Potomac. The rescue...
Teen Sentenced to 15 Years for Death of Rival Gang Member in Germantown
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Rachel McGuckian sentenced defendant, Daylon Miller, 19, of Germantown, to 25 years in prison suspend all but 15 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Judge McGuckian recommended that Miller be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated.”
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