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Maryland earns $23 million federal grant for apprenticeship programs
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland will receive nearly $23 million in federal grant money to establish apprenticeship programs across a variety of industries, including health care, technology and transportation.
Maryland State Pest Control Association to host training event for PMPs
The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) has created the Business Building Blocks & Connections event to help pest management professionals (PMPs) grow their businesses. The new event, which will take place in Fulton, Md., on Sept. 10, will feature three business-building sessions on sales, customer service and employee engagement.
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.
Maryland 2024 back-to-school guide: Key dates, checklists, resources
Aug. 26 — schools open for grades 1-5, 6 and 9 only. Anne Arundel County Schools Bell Schedule and School Hours. Elementary school students are the first in class each morning, followed by high school students and then middle schools. Hours for all schools can be found here. Anne...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville holds off Oxford
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Oxford Tuesday. The match result was:. Hill Meserve led the way for the Longhorns with a score of even par 36. Unionville’s record goes to 3-0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is tomorrow at 3:30pm. It is against La Salle...
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.
Chester County to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day with a “Night of Light” event
As part of Chester County’s ongoing commitment to tackle the opioid epidemic, the county’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31. On this day, the county will be joining communities around the world in encouraging residents, businesses, and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses and drug-related deaths, remember the lives lost to overdoses, and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one.
Yarns Named to Reese's Senior Bowl Watch List
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware running back Marcus Yarns has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl. Considered the premier all-star game in college football, the Reese's Senior Bowl is a prime opportunity for NFL Draft hopefuls to showcase their talents in front of NFL Scouts. The annual game will be played February 1 in Mobile, Alabama and televised on NFL Network.
Federal authorities say Chester County doctor self-prescribed controlled drugs
A Chester County physician who operates the Holistic Healing Center of Devon has entered into a settlement with federal authorities to resolve allegations that he improperly dispensed prescription drugs to himself at his office in Tredyffrin without consulting another doctor. On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Dr....
Fluids leaking after two-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer reported in Sadsbury Township
SADSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer was reported in Lancaster County Tuesday afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 1600 block of Mine Road near Kinzer Road in Sadsbury Township around 12:30 p.m. According to county dispatchers, there are...
Two Harford County schools warn to don't drink the water over concerning levels of PFAS
BALTIMORE -- Two Harford County schools -- Fallston High and Harford Technical High -- are experiencing contaminated water and students are encouraged to avoid drinking the water.The district sent a letter to families on August 13 noting that the schools have concerning levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).PFAS are a class of manmade chemicals that are resistant to grease, oil, water, and heat. Harford County school district says PFAs have been used in many products since the 1940s, including:Cleaning productsWater-resistant fabrics like rain jackets, umbrellas, and tentsGrease-resistant ...
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