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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. Most of the laws require employers to disclose wages in job postings and some bar them from asking a job candidate about their salary […] The post More states enact salary transparency laws to fight gender, racial pay gaps appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Maryland’s ‘Nick’s Law’ Tightens Penalties for Boating Under the Influence
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported a significant reduction in boating accidents and no fatalities during the busiest boating holiday of the year, Independence Day weekend. This year’s “Operation…
Muslims stand up in protest against gender ideology in Fairfax County’s public schools
This week, at Fairfax County, Virginia’s school board meeting, the Muslim community made a stand against gender ideology and sexually explicit materials in public schools. Thoraia Hussein, a mother of six children who attend the district’s public schools, spoke at the dais to school board members in front of an unusually packed auditorium. Among the […]
Ryan Zimmerman among new inductees into the DC Sports Hall of Fame at Nationals Park
WASHINGTON (7News) — Sunday was a special day at Nationals Park even before the first pitch. Before the Nationals and Cincinnati Reds took the field for the final game of the three-game series, the latest class of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame was celebrated. In a pregame ceremony,...
Jamari Jackson, 19, Sentenced to 40 Month Prison Term For Strangulation and Attempted Kidnapping
WASHINGTON – Jamari Jackson, 19, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 40 months in prison for felony strangulation and the attempted kidnapping of a victim in the Washington, D.C. area, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Jackson pleaded...
Belmont High Student Travels to D.C. for Capitol Hill Ocean Week
When Mariana Xerez saw the Disney movie “Mulan” at age 5, she fell in love with the ocean. Years later, as a fifth grader, she learned about the increasing amount of plastic pollution in the ocean through David Attenborough’s BBC documentary “The Blue Planet.”. That was...
Police: Female jogger eludes man following her at Nottoway Park
A woman was running in Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road in the Vienna area, on July 14 at 7:10 p.m when an unknown man in a vehicle began following her, Vienna police said. The man reportedly got out of his vehicle and continued following the woman on foot along the path, police said.
Police: Mother, daughter hide from suspicious men in Vienna
A woman and her adult daughter were walking near Meadow Lane and Stephen Circle, S.W., on July 14 at 10:52 p.m. when they observed a motorist drive a vehicle erratically into the cul-de-sac, turn off the vehicle’s headlights and drive back toward the pair, Vienna police said. The vehicle...
Police: Naked 54-year-old arrested in Vienna incident
Vienna police officers responded July 13 at 8:10 p.m. to the report of a man walking around without clothes on in the 300 block of Maple Avenue, E. Police located the man behind one of the businesses as he was cleaning himself. Police arrested the 54-year-old District of Columbia man...
Construction Duo Hits $1 Million Jackpot, Heads to Golf Course
FREDERICK, MD — An unexpected $1 million scratch-off win prompted two construction workers, “Mr. Papagiorgio” and his coworker, to swap their workday for a golf course celebration. The pair started…
Cove Point Park Sports Courts To Temporarily Close For Renovations
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closure of the Cove Point Park sports courts for demolition and replacement. The closure is anticipated to last several months. Beginning on Monday, July 22, two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields...
Football Player Capsules: Caleb Wheatland
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Wheatland was a three-star recruit out of Avalon (Gaithersburg, Md.) and accumulated offers from numerous Division I-AA programs before Maryland anted up in early June of 2021.
Brenden Queen wins a heavyweight fight with rival Connor Hall, takes checkered in a dramatic Hampton Heat at Langley
HAMPTON, Va. — The 16th annual Hampton Heat at Langley Speedway featured an incredible display of fireworks, the majority of which exploded long after pre-race pyrotechnics graced the Eastern Virginia sky in front of a sellout crowd. The main event on a Saturday night that represented the second leg...
Collision on I-495 Beltway at River Road
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — The Maryland State Police Department and Montgomery County Fire and EMS teams are investigating a vehicle accident on the inner loop of I-495 (Beltway) at River Road. Montgomery County Fire and Ems determined a truck trailer struck a bridge and a passenger vehicle, and reported...
Once Again This Town Has Been Declared the Murder Capital of Maryland
Maryland is a state rich in history and culture, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. However, it is also home to some of the highest crime rates in the nation, particularly in terms of violent crime. Once again, Baltimore has been declared the murder capital of Maryland, a title it has held for several years. This blog post will explore the factors contributing to Baltimore’s high murder rate, the implications for its residents, and the ongoing efforts to combat violence in the city.
Do Maryland Democratic delegates have to vote for a certain candidate? Learn that and more
Maryland has 63 delegates to the Democratic National Convention scheduled next month in Chicago. While some candidates for convention delegate ran under an "uncommitted" label, all those who were actually elected were committed to President Biden. Delegates are selected according to district. District 6, which includes Washington County, has six...
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