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2024 Maryland Cider Festival Set for Later This Summer
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Maryland Cider Festival, happening on Saturday, September 7th at Two Story Chimney Ciderworks in Gaithersburg, MD. This event showcases hard cider makers from across the Old Line State. You’ll also find local artisans, craft vendors, live music, and food trucks. “Whether you’re an aficionado who knows their cider, cidre, or sidra, or you’re just looking for a refreshing change of taste this is the place to be. Come join us for a celebration of Maryland craft makers.” Though the event has a Gaithersburg address, it’s north of Laytonsville closer to Damascus at 7115 Damascus Rd. Last year’s event was a success enjoyed by many, and round two is less than two months away.
More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps
To combat gender and racial wage gaps, nearly a dozen states recently have enacted pay transparency laws that require employers to be more open about the wages and benefits they offer. The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Allegheny, Westmoreland county men shot at Trump rally identified, are in stable condition
Editor's note: This story has been edited to reflect that Moon Township is in Allegheny County. State officials in Pennsylvania have identified the three additional shooting victims from Saturday's rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler County. In a news conference Sunday, Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, of...
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
Maryland politicians across spectrum decry violence after Trump shooting
MILWAUKEE – After a shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally Saturday left one attendee and a gunman dead and former President Donald Trump injured, Maryland officials on both sides of the aisle expressed support for victims and outrage at the act of political violence. “I condemn in the strongest...
Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax
A federal judge in Baltimore threw out a First Amendment challenge to the 2021 law that imposes a tax on internet ads in Maryland. The post Federal judge dismisses First Amendment challenge to digital ad tax appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Woman Flown To Hospital After Route 8 Crash
One person was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a crash in Center Township Saturday afternoon. The accident happened on Route 8 North near the Butler Flea Market. State Police say that a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Athena Koutsouliou of White Oak was driving south when a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Kendall-Jem Brown was at the stop sign at Volkswood Drive.
Residents still waiting to receive property tax bills can view information online, county says
Last week, the Frederick County Treasury Department sent out tax bills to all property owners. However, those who have yet to receive their tax bills in the mail can still find information about how much they owe using the county website. To view information about tax bills, property owners can visit frederickcountymd.gov/treasury and click the link on the blue menu on the left side of the ...
Round-trippers: Over 33 years, Brunswick buddies George, Gladhill visit all 30 major league cities
When Jim George and Tim Gladhill took their seats at Houston’s Minute Maid Park on May 31, the longtime friends from Brunswick could finally begin to reflect on the journey that got them there. It was a moment 33 years in the making, one that took the two all around the United States and Canada. The yearly trips turned into a pilgrimage of sorts, a rite of passage and life goal for any diehard ...
Seven Indictments Returned By Frederick County Grand Jury
Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictments on Friday. One was against Mera Nicole Fraley, 33, of Frederick who is charged possession of cocaine and paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, and resisting and interfering with an arrest for an offense which occurred on June 22nd, 2024. Three people...
City, county government phone lines still out; repairs complicated by downed trees
Frederick County and city of Frederick phone lines are still out of service after a fiber was cut near Baltimore, but calls and texts to emergency services have not been impacted. According to county spokesperson Vivian Laxton, the county shares its phone system with the city of Frederick. It is not yet known when service will be restored to city and county agencies. Laxton said the county’s ...
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Meyersdale WR/DB Karter Schurg
Tagged under: District 5, News, pfn, Player Previews. 305 Total Yards, 3 Interceptions (2023 Season) Head Coach Ryan Donaldson said, “Karter Schurg is in store for a big senior season on both sides of the ball. His ability to play multiple positions, as well as his toughness and leadership will have a very big impact throughout our 2024 season.”
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