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Since Key Bridge Collapse, Several Ships Have Experienced Trouble in Maryland Waters
The massive ships that regularly sail into Maryland carry cars, cargo, commerce — and a degree of potential calamity. That minute, but real, risk that each vessel presents became horribly apparent March 26, when the 100,000-plus-ton Dali cargo ship decimated the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six men, after losing power at the most inopportune moment. It was an unprecedented disaster, but a huge ship losing propulsion had happened before, many times, in fact. And in the months since the tragedy, there have been other instances of ships experiencing trouble in Maryland waters.
Scratch-Off Players in Savage, Easton, and Dundalk Win Big in Maryland Lottery
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Lottery players had a winning week, with scratch-off tickets delivering significant prizes across the state, including a $5 million jackpot in Howard County. A player who…
Marylanders take fight for constitutional amendment on abortion to DNC
Marylanders took their fight to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution to the Democratic National Convention Monday, hosting a fundraiser with Illinois advocates that was expected to raise $70,000 for the effort.
Would-be federal candidate asks judge to invalidate ballot signature requirement
The U.S. District Courthouse in Baltimore. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. A Landsdowne man is asking a federal judge strike down a state provision he says is barring him from appearing on the general election ballot as a U.S. Senate candidate in November. Emmanuel Osuchukwu said in a lawsuit filed...
Innovation Plant Project Receives Major Grant from Ratcliffe Foundation
Over $1 million will go towards expanding the community facing work, including a Curriculum Innovation Fellowship Program, at the old Dixon Valve property in Chestertown. Washington College has secured a significant boost for its Innovation Plant project, thanks to a generous $1,846,000 grant from the Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation. The funds will be used to revitalize a portion of the historic Dixon Valve property on High Street in Chestertown, creating a collaborative space for students, entrepreneurs, and community members to engage, work together, innovate and grow as makers and entrepreneurs.
Lutherville Station development could move forward with the help of a new state law
The developers behind the proposed Lutherville Station recently submitted an amended application to Baltimore County for a recommendation of a Transit Oriented Development designation. The proposed development would include 560 apartments, which is 110 more than what was previously proposed, a mix of retail and office space, restaurants and gathering...
Incoming college freshman in Delaware loses nearly everything after car break-in at hotel
A college freshman in Delaware is out hundreds of dollars after someone stole nearly everything he was taking with him to start the new school year on campus.It happened Sunday in the parking lot of their hotel, the Ramada, on Chapman Road in Christiana, New Castle County.Ty'Shawn Ewings, 18, said he and his mother, Shayna, decided to stay at the hotel the night before his dorm move-in.Ewings is attending Goldey-Beacom College in Pike Creek, where he is on a scholarship for track and field."Honestly I thought we were going to have a great time, come down here and stay at...
Berlin putting up four new flag poles thanks to donations
At the Berlin Mayor and Council meeting last week, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s public works director, Jimmy Charles, with a check for four new flag poles. At the Berlin Mayor and Council’s Monday, Aug.12 meeting, We Heart Berlin founder Tony Weeg presented the town’s...
Wicomico County Council weighs funding request from public library
SALISBURY, Md. – Tuesday morning Wicomico County Council considered a resolution that could affect the timeline of the library’s move to the former site of the Ward Museum in Salisbury. The library requested a budget amendment that would, in some ways, act as an advance, taking funds from...
Berlin church to celebrate stained glass restoration project with weekend events
The Berlin Stevenson United Methodist Church is celebrating the completion of a year-long stained-glass window restoration project this weekend with two days of events. The Berlin Stevenson United Methodist Church is celebrating the completion of its stained-glass window restoration project this weekend with two days of events. In the summer...
Weed on the boardwalk? Ocean City lifts ban on cannabis dispensaries
Ever since the recreational use of marijuana was legalized in Maryland, in July of 2023, Ocean City has had a moratorium on cannabis-related businesses within city limits. That changed on Monday. City leaders in Ocean City, and some other Maryland jurisdictions, wanted to understand all aspects of the state law,...
Community Rallies for Special 10th Birthday Celebration in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, MD — A heartwarming 10th birthday celebration took place in Cambridge on Monday for a very special boy, Jeremiah Shaw. The community came together for a parade to show their love and support for Jeremiah, who has autism, along with a rare condition known as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which causes intense seizures. He also has narrow degenerative disorder - which can result in his brain and body shutting down at any moment. Just last month, Jeremiah was placed on hospice.
Delaware flags at half-staff Wednesday for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Flags are lowered to half-staff in Delaware on Wednesday to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Gov. John Carney announced. Flags are currently at half-staff through this week to honor Thomas “Tommy” Berry III, a 23-year-old logistic technician for Sussex County’s Emergency Medical Services and a volunteer firefighter/EMT with Georgetown and Ellendale...
Watersedge Fall Festival Returns on Weekend of Sept. 6
The Watersedge Fall Festival will return on Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday Sept. 8 at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. This is a free event and the hours are Friday 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 10 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Advanced ride passes...
AFRO publisher weighs in on ‘Lady in the Lake,’ challenges still facing women in the workplace
Persia Nicole (left) leads a panel discussion on the new series “Lady in the Lake,” with panelists Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO and founder of Baltimore-based Root Branch Media Group, and Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, current publisher of the AFRO-American Newspapers– the only publication to extensively follow the life and death of Shirley Parker in 1969. (AFRO Photo / Patricia McDougall)
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