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Democrats – including Maryland’s Moore – take on GOP proposals to cut vets’ programs
CHICAGO – Republican proposals to slash veterans programs have been drawing fire this week from Democratic veterans and delegates, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. “I’m excited for the fact that we got one of our own that’s about to be the next vice president of the United States,” Moore told the Veterans and Military Families Council at the Democratic National Convention Thursday. “It’s exciting to think that we’re going to have someone like that who’s not just helping to drive our policy, but who’s helping us to remind ourselves of our moral obligation.”
Fenwick Island Town Council Discusses Proposal to Modify Street Parking Hours by Local Businesses
FENWICK ISLAND, DE - The Fenwick Island Town Council discussed the potential of having paid street parking end at 5pm at their meeting on Friday. Town leaders said the proposal came after local businesses expressed concern over parking for both customers and employees at a recent town Business Committee meeting.
Ocean City Police Searching for Discarded Handgun
The Ocean City Police Department is asking the public’s help in finding a gun that was discarded just before an arrest Thursday morning. Police say an officer found a car stopped in the middle of Coastal Highway near 100th Street.
State Board of Ed to discuss proposed early education literacy policy
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a hearing Tuesday to hear public comment on a proposed statewide K-3 literacy comprehension policy. The Maryland State Department of Education released the second draft of the policy on Wednesday. The board will discuss the proposed policy at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday during the board’s regular monthly meeting. At 3:30 p.m., the board will conduct an ...
DNC notebook: Moore takes a (hot dog) stand, Warnock recalls his Baltimore days
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker engage in a different type of dog fight, and Sen. Raphael Warnock shows off his Baltimore bona fides in a speech to the Maryland delegation at the DNC.
Big Spin Winners from District Heights, Baltimore Win $150K and $125K
Lottery’s game-within-a-game scratch-off ticket delivers fifth and sixth wheel spins. Scratch-off players from District Heights and Baltimore had Maryland Lottery headquarters spinning with activity on Aug. 21 when THE BIG SPIN game delivered prizes of $150,000 and $125,000. Unique in the Maryland Lottery’s repertoire of scratch-off games, THE BIG...
Wes Moore says "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore walked up to the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday and declared that he believes "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us in this moment."Moore said Vice President Kamala Harris was behind Maryland "every step of the way" after the collapse of Baltimore's iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge.He recalled one of the first phone calls he received when the Dali cargo ship, the size of three football fields, crashed into the Key Bridge on March 26, killing six construction workers."'Gov, it's Kamala,'" Moore recounted. "She said, 'I know you spoke to...
Sussex council approves Savannah Road office
A doctor seeking to open an office on Savannah Road ran into some opposition from neighbors surrounding the property at 1510 Savannah Road at the intersection with Quaker Road. However, the conditions imposed by Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and Sussex County Council should address those issues. Concerns from...
Local organization to give away free school supplies
SALISBURY, Md. – The First Baptist Church of Salisbury is hosting its annual back to school bash. The event draws in Wicomico County community members for a day of fun and connection before the school year. Event organizers will give away free gift cards and undergarments for grades PreK-8 and offer boys haircuts.
Fallen firefighter, EMS worker laid to rest
Thomas W. Berry III was laid to rest at the Ellendale Cemetery Aug. 22 following a hero’s send-off that included a firefighter service at Crossroad Community Church and a procession including apparatus from nearly every fire department in Delaware, along with stops for last calls at Georgetown Fire Company, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services in Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Company.
House Fire in Wicomico County Under Investigation
DELMAR, MD - The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Wicomico County on Wednesday. The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal report that the fire occurred on Wednesday (August 21st) around 4:30pm at 9139 Footbridge Lane, in Delmar, MD. The...
UMES welcomes largest class since 2019
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Class sizes have been on an exponential rise at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear view, director of admissions and recruitment, Darryl Isom, said a lot of students are enrolling at the university, looking to get back that sense of normalcy in the classroom.
CITY OF SALISBURY WELCOMES JULIE ENGLISH TO A NEW ROLE OF CITY CLERK
Salisbury, Maryland - The City of Salisbury marks a new page as Julie English steps into the role of City Clerk. English, having served the City for nearly a decade, brings a deep reservoir of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. "I am thrilled to continue serving the City...
Salisbury University Move-In Day Excites Incoming Students
Incoming students moved in to the Salisbury University dorms on Thursday morning. University officials said approximately 900 new students moved on campus. The incoming class, at 1,470 students total, is the second largest in university history.
MINOR LEAGUE GAME SUMMARIES FOR 8/22/2024
NORFOLK TIDES (56-67) LOST 5-3 TO WORCESTER – AAA. Jud Fabian went 1 for 5 with a homerun, 1 run scored and 1 RBI. Shayne Fontana went 2 for 4 with a double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI and a stolen base. SP: Tucker Davidson allowed 3 runs on...
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT SHOWCASES ENDURING CONNECTIONS, ENDURING LEGACIES: BLACK HISTORIES ON THE DELMARVA
Salisbury, MD - Salisbury University's Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture is set to host a new exhibition titled "Enduring Connections, Enduring Legacies: Black Histories on Delmarva in the Late 19th Century". The exhibition will commence on Monday, August 26, in the Patricia A. Guerrieri Academic Commons First-Floor Lobby.
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