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All-Star Ambiance: Designing a Home that Celebrates Your Passion for Sports
For sports fans, their home is more than just a place to live—it’s a sanctuary where they can immerse themselves in the excitement and drama of their favorite games. A well-designed sports-themed home enhances this experience, turning every match into a memorable event. Home design matters greatly for...
State Roundup: Toll revenue loss from Key Bridge collapse estimate at $141 million; Wright formally takes over state public schools; after Biden stumble, MD GOP sees energized voters
TOLL REVENUE LOSS FROM KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE ESTIMATED AT $141M: The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will cost the state an estimated $141 million in lost toll revenue over six years and may bring toll increases a year sooner than expected. That projected loss makes up the lion’s share of the revised forecast that includes a decrease in toll revenues across all facilities. Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.
Finding child care in Maryland is hard. Finding the right child care is even harder.
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was...
State Roundup: Moore defends Biden, says no to presidential run; Red Line to address long-term issues in B’more; 400 new laws take effect
MOORE SAYS NO TO PRESIDENTIAL RUN; STAUNCHLY DEFENDS BIDEN: Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president this year and he does not foresee President Biden leaving the race, making clear that the president is staying the course despite the bruising debate performance that sparked concern among some members of the party last week. Kaia Hubbard of Face the Nation/CBS News.
STATE ROUNDUP: Red Line will be light rail, Moore says; ANALYSIS: 5 TAKEAWAYS FROM DEBATE; NEW MD LAWS IN EFFECT JULY 1:
IT’S LIGHT RAILS, NO RAPID BUSES FOR B’MORE: Baltimore’s future Red Line will feature light rail trains, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday. Moore revived planning for the east-west transit line last year and officials have been studying potential routes and whether it should be run with rapid buses. ”This is a huge step forward and a continued commitment to the people of the state,” Moore said. Pamela Wood, Daniel Zawodny, and Brenda Wintrode/The Baltimore Banner.
State Roundup: Number of same-sex marriage rose sharply in Maryland after Obergefell; immigration, crime likely to loom large in presidential debate
NUMBER OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN MARYLAND ROSE SHARPLY AFTER OBERGEFELL: Same-sex couples could already get married in Maryland before the U.S. Supreme Court extended the right nationwide nine years ago, but the numbers have risen sharply since the ruling was handed down in Obergefell v. Hodges. Danielle Brown/Maryland Matters.
State Roundup: Maryland blasts Virginia over repeal of ban on winter crab dredging; two education boards set aggressive goals for success
MARYLAND OFFICIALS BLAST VIRGINIA REPEAL OF BAN ON WINTER CRAB DREDGING: Maryland officials and environmentalists are railing against a Virginia decision that could reopen a long-closed segment of that state’s blue crab fishery. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted 5-4 on Tuesday to repeal a prohibition on a winter dredge fishery for blue crabs, a ban that’s been in place for about 15 years. As a result, staff members at the commission will explore reestablishing a winter fishery for the species. Christine Condon/The Baltimore Sun.
State Roundup: Traffic delayed on Bay Bridge as Dali leaves Maryland; Key Bridge rebuild proposals submitted; Alsobrooks leads Hogan by 11 points in new poll
DALI LEAVES MARYLAND WATERS: Traffic on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was temporarily suspended late Monday morning as the Dali — a cargo ship that collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to its collapse nearly three months ago — made its journey to port in Norfolk, Va. Joshua Barlow/WTOP-FM.
Child care is scarce in Maryland and the nation — and the pandemic made matters worse
Halfway through her 12-week maternity leave last summer, Sarah Haddaway didn’t expect the trouble that would accompany her search for child care. After unexpected rejections from one fully booked child care facility after another, the lifelong resident of Maryland’s western panhandle began calling every provider she could find.
Empowering Educators Through Professional Development
You want your kid to have a great time in school and learn a ton. For that, they need awesome teachers who know how to get through to them. But teachers can only be their best when they get chances to improve their own skills. Special training gives teachers new and better ways to teach and connect with students. It helps them create classrooms where every kid loves to learn. In this post, let’s look at how professional development is Empowering Educators to be their Best and step up their game. And how this ends up helping your child rock it in school when their teachers get the right kind of training and support.
Difference Between Democrats and Republicans: A Tale of Two Bridges
Larry Hogan is playing a duplicitous game with Maryland voters. He says he’s running for the senate as an “independent Republican,” not to serve any one party, but, “to fix our nation’s broken politics.”. What, why?. If Hogan believes that acting as an “independent-minded” Republican...
Influx of millions boosts hope for Mondawmin small business owners
Through his more than three decades working at and now owning Gera Variety Discount Liquors, Mario Chang has been a mainstay in the Mondawmin area. He remembers a time when he or his parents were familiar with almost every customer of his family business, located about a half-mile from Mondawmin Mall.
Advantages of 24/7 Podcast Streaming on YouTube: New Audiences and Monetization Opportunities
In this current digital era, stakeholders in the content industry are concerned with newer ways to take audience engagement and revenues through the roof. From the proven, very effective methods that have gained prominence, streaming your podcast will continue to be fresh on YouTube 24/7. This will generally revive the old content and find more ways in which an extended audience can be reached and improvement on monetization can be achieved. In this article, I am going to explain more about the different benefits that continuous podcast streaming avails and how you can put this to use to earn more.
State Roundup: Access to abortion still a concern for Maryland advocates; despite Blueprint money, school systems still struggle; new laws slated to take effect
DESPITE MARYLAND’s ABORTION STAND, ADVOCATES WORRY ABOUT ITS FUTURE: Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court upended 50 years of abortion law with its Dobbs decision, Maryland has reaffirmed its position as an abortion-friendly state while other states have restricted or banned the procedure outright. But advocates realize that even in abortion friendly states such as Maryland, the landscape could shift at any time — perhaps as early as this week when the Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether federal law overrules state law on emergency abortions. Danielle Brown/Maryland Matters.
What Car to Rent in Dubai?
Dubai offers a variety of car rental options to suit different needs and preferences. Whether you’re exploring the city’s iconic landmarks, navigating its busy business districts, or embarking on a desert adventure, choosing the right car with trusted services like https://rent.cars is crucial for a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Here’s a guide to help you decide which type of car to rent in Dubai.
Bakery reinvigorates Druid Heights with sweet rolls and art
Since opening The Avenue Bakery to revive economic opportunities and Pennsylvania Avenue’s rich entertainment history, James Hamlin feels unsatisfied with the progress. “This is a diamond in the rough,” Hamlin said. “In order to change Baltimore, to change the community, you have to change the environment that young people are growing up in.”
Printing, fighting, and battle-rapping: How two Baltimore business owners connect and thrive
A Pit Fights rap battle usually starts with the opposing musicians facing each other as founder Shaka Pitts introduces the “fighters” to loud cheers from a surrounding crowd. In the background, colorful banners and designs are displayed with the recognizable pink, blue and yellow logo of Mogul Printing,...
STATE ROUNDUP: NEW EVIDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS; SOME DALI CREW TO GO HOME; FORMER PG CO COUNCILMAN FRANKLIN CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT
NEW EVIDENCE TRACKING SYSTEM TO HELP SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS: Maryland officials hope a simple barcode will help survivors of sexual assault navigate a confusing criminal justice system that historically has often been hostile to those who have endured traumatic and invasive attacks. Pamela Wood and Brenda Wintrode/The Baltimore Banner. SOME...
A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your First Pair of Western Boots
Western boots are more than just footwear; they are a timeless symbol of style, heritage, and craftsmanship. Choosing your first pair can be both exciting and overwhelming given the myriad of options available. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to find the perfect pair of Western boots that suit your style and needs. Whether you’re a cowboy boot novice or simply looking to expand your wardrobe, this friendly and informative guide is here to help.
Baltimore’s backbone: How small businesses sustain ‘Smalltimore’
Despite existing in a major city, Baltimore’s small business community is tight-knit, interwoven and passionate about where they live. Bobby LaPin, owner of Boat Baltimore which sails out of Port Covington Marina, said while city regulations make it difficult to operate, Baltimoreans still work together to persevere. “Small businesses...
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