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Salisbury Urban Ministries hosts community bbq event for the homeless Saturday
SALISBURY, Md – The Salisbury Urban Ministries, in conjunction with St. Luke Church will be hosting the ‘God’s Kitchen’ community BBQ event for the homeless and hungry on Saturday, July 20th. The event will run from 11 a.m. until food runs out, most likely until the...
Delmarva Today 7-19-24 Carl Anderton on His Life and Career
Delegate Carl Anderton (R-MD) is joining the Moore administration as director of rural economic strategy for the MD Department of Commerce. Host Don Rush sat down with Anderton to talk about his new job and his career.
DETV News July 18th | TOP STORY: “Sextortion” is hitting college campuses
WILMINGTON, Del. — DETV News from July 18th is presented by Matt Ford. – Sextortion is Hitting College Campuses: A University of Delaware student is the latest victim. – Toll Increase: Get ready to dig a little deeper at the toll booth. – Emily P. Bissell Hospital Renovation: Big...
Study shows how waste Styrofoam can be transformed into polymers for electronics
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known as PEDOT:PSS. Published in JACS Au, the study also demonstrates how upgraded plastic waste can be successfully incorporated into functional electronic...
Rangers host the Orioles on home winning streak
Baltimore Orioles (58-38, first in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (46-50, third in the AL West) PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Corbin Burnes (9-4, 2.43 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 110 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (6-3, 2.97 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 92 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Orioles -155, Rangers +131; over/under is 8 runs.
Baltimore Unveils First "Comprehensive Housing Plan" to Tackle Long-Term Policy and Affordability
To address the persistent issue of housing in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) have announced the creation of the city's first Comprehensive Housing Plan. According to a statement made by the mayor's office, the plan aims to establish a long-term vision for housing policy in Baltimore and ensure that existing and future programs are effectively synchronized.
Delaware Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Series of Thefts and Robberies Across Wilmington Retail Chains
In Wilmington, a woman's year-long theft spree has culminated in a five-year prison sentence, delivering a conclusion to her string of shoplifting and robbery offenses. Jasmine Williams, 36, was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Robbery Second Degree, and two counts of Shoplifting under $1,500, the Delaware Department of Justice announced.
Woman pretends to be psychic, helps extort $4 million from Maryland man who embezzled money from DC employer
WASHINGTON — A 35-year-old woman was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison Thursday for her part in an extortion scheme that resulted in a Maryland man embezzling more than $4 million from his D.C. employer. Gina Rita Russell, who is originally from New York, is the sixth...
Fabulous Friday before humidity & storms return to Maryland
BALTIMORE -- Rain returns for your Saturday forecast, after a beautiful Friday in the upper 80s. Tonight, we see ideal tamps continue with the 70s overnight. Expect increasing clouds for Saturday and then rain showers Saturday afternoon and evening around 7 p.m. Overnight lows will be in the 60s.The lower humidity pattern is expected to continue through the weekend until Sunday, when we'll see a chance of rain in the morning, and drying out in the afternoon. Highs will hover around 91.The chance of stormy weather returns Monday through Thursday as an unsettled weather pattern moves into the region.
Power outages linger several days after severe weather in Philadelphia region
More than 1,700 PECO customers in the Delaware Valley were still without power Friday night after severe weather earlier in the week.PECO told Action News it expects to have nearly all customers restored by the end of the day Friday, with a handful of customers being restored Saturday.PECO said its crews were managing "major tree and infrastructure damage" following two rounds of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday nights that brought damaging winds and heavy rain.The weather led to power problems throughout the region, especially in Chester County.READ MORE: Historic black oak tree falls in Chester County during stormHistoric black...
Artscape 2024 to feature RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Naomi Smalls, fashion shows, more
Baltimore’s 40th Artscape festival, set to take place Aug. 2-4, will feature former RuPaul’s Drag Race competitor Naomi Smalls, fashion shows by emerging and professional designers, public art installations, and more. Artscape has been held nearly every year since its start in 1982, with the exception of 2020,...
Man charged in shooting on Bay Bridge
CENTREVILLE — A Severn man is facing multiple charges in Queen Anne's County following an incident on the Bay Bridge in early June. According to Maryland Transportation Authority Police the driver of a black Jeep, identified as Melvin Clark, age 41, fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Reports show the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi. In a July 18 hearing, Judge Jennifer Alexander ordered Clark to be held without bond pending trial. In addition to multiple traffic violations, Clark is charged with assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment and the use of a firearm in a felony crime.
MD Cracks Down on Drunk Boating as “Nick’s Law” Goes into Effect
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) used the busy Fourth of July weekend this year to send boaters a clear message about drinking and driving on the water. NRP heightened their enforcement from July 4-6 during “Operation Dry Water” and made nine arrests for Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol (OUI). That’s the highest number of Operation Dry Water arrests in six years.
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