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Biden, Harris to appear in Maryland this week, first joint trip since Biden dropped out
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will take their first trip together since Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Kamala Harris dropped in, taking over as the Democratic nominee. The White House announced on Friday, Aug. 9, that Biden and Harris will travel […]
Warm and hazy today; Weekend rain to follow in Maryland
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Expect hazy skies and warm temperatures ahead of a weekend weather-maker. Canadian wildfire smoke in Maryland's atmosphere will make it look hazy throughout the day. Skies will be mostly sunny otherwise with high temperatures reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. Despite the smoke, air quality...
To Boost Reading Scores, Maryland School Takes Curriculum Out of Teachers’ Hands
This is the final chapter of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. (See our prior installments from Washington County and Wicomico County Public Schools.) Jeffrey A. Lawson is Superintendent of Cecil County Public Schools in Elkton, Maryland; below, he shares the story of how the county […]
Monongalia County Schools to be ‘smartphone free,’ providing students with storage device
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Monongalia County Schools will be transitioning to a smartphone-free learning environment for the 2024-2025 school year. District officials said all students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be device-free throughout the day. Students in grades 6 through 12 will lock their smartphones in a YONDR pouch,...
Final site plan approved for 5-unit townhouse project in Frederick
The City of Frederick’s Planning Commission on Monday approved a final site plan for five townhouses on land at McCutcheon Alley, Water Street, and B and O Avenue. Michael Gordon, the developer and owner of the property, received unanimous Planning Commission approval for the four-story units set at an angle. “We’re very excited,” Gordon said. “It’s a small infill project, but I think one that ...
Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
Harris-Walz campaign announces bus tour in western Pennsylvania
In anticipation of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz are kicking off a bus tour to meet western Pennsylvania voters. According to their campaign, the duo are kicking off the tour — deemed “On The Road To Chicago” —...
Freedom House EMT Academy celebrates its first graduating class
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - On Wednesday morning, Pittsburgh welcomed a new group of EMTs. Nine people received their EMT certification at Frankie Pace Park after graduating in the first class of the Freedom House EMT Academy, named after the first EMS service in the U.S. founded in Pittsburgh.Marino Barbabella thought he would go to law school, but one day, he drove by a car crash and decided to join a volunteer fire department."From that point, I just kind of fell in love with the field, started to realize that's what I wanted to do," Barbabella said. Destined to become a first...
Coroner called to scene after boy disappears in creek while kayaking
UPDATE: Body of 10-year-old kayaker, missing 4 days, found in central Pa. creek. The coroner was called to the scene of a kayaking accident Wednesday morning, four days after a 10-year-old boy disappeared in the water. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Pleasant Hills Atria's to close, but a new restaurant will open in its place
Aug. 14—Another Atria's restaurant is closing. The Pleasant Hills location will become a Juniper Grill in October. Atria's Facebook post said it's a new chapter ahead. The restaurant will remain operating until the transition to Juniper Grill, a sister company. The last day for Atria's will be Sept. 1 "We truly appreciate your loyalty to Atria's during the many, many changes we are ...
Traffic Manager Wins $50K with Mistaken Purchase of Fast Play Ticket
There’s an old saying about luck which reads: “Luck comes and goes; you have to seize it.” While some gamblers consider engaging in luck rituals or using their favorite numbers, others consider randomness may bring them all the luck they need. Recently, a lottery winner didn’t rely...
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