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After a year of ‘unwinding,’ Maryland Medicaid rolls drop from 1.8 million to 1.69 million
In March 2023, state officials began the laborious process of evaluating the eligibility of 1.8 million Marylanders who had Medicaid coverage. A year after that "unwinding" began, 1.7 million Marylanders still had Medicaid coverage, officials said Thursday. The post After a year of ‘unwinding,’ Maryland Medicaid rolls drop from 1.8 million to 1.69 million appeared first on Maryland Matters.
AgriCulture: MD 5Star tailgate tickets available Monday, Ag Cybersecurity Forum at Cecil College July 17
News from the fields, farms and beyond… If you want one of the best seats in the house for the Maryland 5Star in October, tailgate ticket sales begin Monday July 15. The ticket office opens at 10 a.m. Get details in advance and links to the ticket kiosk by going to https://www.maryland5star.us/tickets/tailgating/ Tailgate tickets give...
Security guard charged in Penn Hills hookah bar killing says gun accidentally discharged
Jul. 12—Police said they don't believe the security guard who is accused of killing a woman at a Penn Hills hookah bar last month had any motive to shoot her, but he will face trial for criminal homicide. Chaz Jackson, 42, of Pittsburgh was charged in connection with the death of Stephanie Stuart, 28, at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar on Laketon Road in the early morning of June 2. ...
Algae mats detected in Potomac River, pet owners warned on dangers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Maryland officials have detected algae mats in the Potomac River. 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 this area until further notice.
Rain chances continue overnight; hot weather returns next week
BALTIMORE -- Much-needed rain continues to fall across Maryland this afternoon and will persist through the evening and overnight hours.So far today, the heaviest rain has been across Southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore, where portions of Wicomico, Dorchester, and Caroline counties have received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. Along most of the I-95 corridor, rainfall has generally been less than an inch. The lighter rain will remain near the I-95 corridor, with the heaviest rain continuing across Southern Maryland through this evening.Clouds and showers have kept temperatures down today, with readings generally in the upper 70s to near...
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund Provides $35.8 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is awarding $35.8 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 34 ecological restoration projects encompassing 122 sites throughout the state for Fiscal Year 2025. The projects were selected to improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed while building local resilience to climate impacts.
Police body camera footage released from Fetterman car accident
Body camera footage from Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) car accident last month has been released by the Maryland State Police. The video, obtained by The Washington Post, shows Maryland State Police officers responding to the crash that left Fetterman’s black Chevrolet Traverse and a red Chevrolet sedan with heavy damage. According to the video, police…
Maryland lawmakers face pushback on full federal funding for new Key Bridge
BALTIMORE -- Who will pay for the next Key Bridge and how will it be protected if a massive ship strikes it? Those are among the questions senators worked to answer at a critical federal hearing before the U.S. Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday. Maryland lawmakers are fighting to get full federal funding, but some senators have concerns about whether federal tax dollars should foot the entire bill. "It has been a tradition in the United States of America of providing 100 percent support for states who have undergone this kind of tragedy," said Senator Chris Van Hollen. "We have...
DOJ charges seven in Pennsylvania for suspected fentanyl robbery gang
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Seven people were charged by a federal grand jury in Pennsylvania Friday for their alleged roles in a wide-ranging conspiracy that led to four people dying. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Amanda Correa, 29, Robert Barnes, 24, Christine DiCarlo, 50, Shaqare Blackwell, 23, Shakur […]
More than 50K animal abuse offenses in Pennsylvania since Libre’s Law enacted
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — More than 50,000 animal abuse offenses have been filed in Pennsylvania since the inception of Libre’s Law in 2017. Libre’s Law, also called “Animal Cruelty Act 10,” was enacted in Aug. 2017. That year, the Commonwealth saw 965 offenses filed, court data shows. That number peaked at nearly 12,000 in 2018. […]
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