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The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
‘Rinse and repeat’: Scorching heat and storms forecast continue Tuesday
After a glimpse of relief overnight, when temperatures briefly dropped into the lower 80s for most of the D.C. area, Tuesday will feel similar to Monday, with record-breaking heat and severe storm conditions beginning in the afternoon. Any overnight reprieve will be gone by midday, as temperatures are expected to...
Crash, manhunt in Hubbard after police chase car possibly linked to shooting in Youngstown
Youngstown Police are questioning suspects captured after an early morning pursuit and manhunt that ended in Hubbard. Police say an officer gave chase from Wick and Saranac Avenues after spotting a car possibly involved in a recent shooting in the city. The pursuit went into Hubbard, where the car crashed...
A pack of pickle specials, a Christmas feast in July, and more Pittsburgh food news
The Yinzer Dogs food truck celebrates National Hot Dog Day on Wed., July 17 with free hot dogs and some friendly canines. A Seize the Dog event will take place from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Mellon Square on Sixth Ave. Pittsburghers can get BOGO hot dogs while meeting “four of Pittsburgh’s hottest dogs,” available for adoption from nonprofit animal resource center Animal Friends.
How does extreme heat impact rail infrastructure? Baltimore trains put on speed restrictions.
BALTIMORE - Triple-digit temperatures in Maryland caused direct impacts on train travel.Temporary speed restrictions were put in place on Tuesday for Baltimore's Light RailLink, MARC Camden Line and Amtrak systems.Amtrak states extreme heat can impact the rail infrastructure. If a track gets too hot, it can develop a sun kink and overhead electrical wires can sag. Until 8 p.m., the Maryland Department of Transportation issued an excessive heat advisory for Baltimore's Light RailLink. This puts a temporary speed restriction on the rail not to operate over 40 mph. "Recently it has been delayed quite often," Aiden Hauser said. At Baltimore's Penn Station, Amtrak notified passengers...
Horseshoe Amphitheater in Russellton Makes a Grand Debut!
Russellton, PA was sizzling in both temperature and excitement on Saturday, July 13th, as the new No Offseason Entertainment Venue - The Horseshoe Amphitheater hosted its inaugural concert. Plans for the venue were first announced last summer, and just a year later, the vision has become a reality. The gates...
Wilkinsburg Muralist Heads to Paris Olympics to Spread Message of Peace
Kyle Holbrook, a muralist from Wilkinsburg who has painted murals around the world, is set to paint four murals in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 26-Aug. 11. The locations, as well as collaborating artists, will be revealed when the murals are painted, he says. These murals will feature...
MD Rockfish Season on Hold Until August
While we are suffering through Excessive Heat Warnings and climbing temperatures in the Bay region this July, catch-and-release rockfish are suffering too. That’s why the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has closed the recreational striped bass fishery for the next two weeks, July 16 through July 31. All anglers and charter boat operators will have to stop fishing or target other species until August 1.
Governor Wes Moore Appoints Diane Sandoval, of Charles County, to CSM Board of Trustees
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Alumna Diane Sandoval ‘06, of Charles County, to serve the college as a trustee, effective July 1, 2024. Sandoval has a distinguished record of public service that began in 2011 when she joined the U.S. Navy as an aircrewman, working as an electronic warfare operator aboard the P-3C Orion sub hunting aircraft. She currently works for the federal government as a management and program analyst.
Maryland State Poker Championship Begins July 31
Maryland State Poker Championships will take place from July 31-August 12 at Live! Casino & Hotel at 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777 in Hanover, MD. The tournament will feature 18 events over 13 days with $1M in prizes guaranteed through the series. According to Pokerstars, the tournament includes access to...
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