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Medicaid, childcare get support in Maryland with $148M in state spending reductions
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.The Board of Public Works, which Moore chairs, made cuts across a variety of state agencies to address larger-than-expected demand for Medicaid and a state child care program. The board, which also includes Treasurer Dereck Davis and Comptroller Brooke Lierman, can cut up to 25% of the state's operating budget when the Legislature isn't in session."While it's...
Gov. Moore announces $12.1M to expand electrical vehicle charging stations
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday that $12.1 million in federal funding will be used to expand electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. This comes after the first round of conditional awards was announced to add the sites as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Officials […]
Delaware Accepts Invitation for Rowing to Join the MAC
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware has accepted an invitation for rowing to join the Mid-American Conference (MAC) effective July 1, 2025, the organizations announced jointly Friday. The MAC will begin the 2025-26 academic year with six programs competing in women's rowing as Eastern Michigan, Toledo and UMass will be joined by new affiliate members Delaware, High Point and Temple.
Orioles rumors: MLB insider connects Orioles to flamethrowing reliever
There's a growing confidence among Orioles fans that Mike Elias will leverage some of their prospect depth at the trade deadline to acquire a starting pitcher. The O's have been linked to a number of starters thus far and while the list of available options is thin, they almost certainly won't go into October with Dean Kremer in the expected playoff rotation.
FBI, Baltimore police, Baltimore City state's attorney's office bust drug ring in East Baltimore
An East Baltimore drug ring was busted by Baltimore City police, the FBI and the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. Seven people are now in custody. Detectives said they ran their alleged operation along North Broadway, just blocks from Johns Hopkins Hospital. Some of the suspects live in the nearby...
Orioles already wasted one starting pitching solution a year ahead of time
The Baltimore Orioles made a key move in the offseason when they traded for former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. The team finally had a true ace to lead their rotation and give them a chance to win a World Series. However, they may have missed the boat on adding a second top starter to their mix.
Auburn RHP Christian Herberholz inks free agent deal with Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore has become a hot destination for former Auburn baseball players. Since 2020, the Orioles organization has either drafted or signed five former Tigers. Chase Allsup joined that company earlier this week by being taken in the fourth round of the MLB draft by Baltimore, and his Auburn teammate Christian Herberholz is set to join him. Wednesday, Herberholz signed a free-agent deal with the Baltimore Orioles, joining infielder Cooper Weiss by landing an undrafted deal with a Major League club. Herberholz signed with Auburn after a successful stint in the junior college ranks at nearby Southern Union State Community College, where he struck...
Deadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents impacted by 2021 coal explosion
BALTIMORE - The window for Curtis Bay residents to apply for a portion of settlement funds from a 2021 coal terminal explosion closes on Thursday, July 18.Those who lived in the impacted area at the time of the December incident can apply to receive a portion of the funds from a $1.75 million class action lawsuit settlement. The explosion happened in the North Reclaim Tunnel. No one was injured in the explosion but the community was covered in coal dust.CSX said the explosion was caused by a build up of methane.The settlement defines the affected area where people who lived near the...
Orioles aim for division title repeat following path set by '74 squad
The Orioles entered the All-Star break in the thick of the playoff race despite going 3-7 over their past 10 games. Coming off a season in which they held the best record in the American League but made a surprising early postseason exit, Baltimore looks to surge in the second half and clinch back-to-back AL East division titles. Sound familiar?
Group that helps people find jobs, other services opens new location in Baltimore
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday for a new location for a group that is helping people in Baltimore get services they may need to get their lives back together. S.O.N.S. of Phoenix’s new location is located in the 1500 block of East Fayette Street. The business will offer full resources to help people find jobs, get their GED and other services.
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