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Bowie native to compete on 'Big Brother'
BOWIE, Md. — One of Bowie, Maryland's own is stepping into the national spotlight as he gets ready to compete on the latest season of Big Brother. Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, aims to outlast and outplay his fellow housemates in the quest for the grand prize of $750,000. The local...
Baltimore Mayor Announces Expansion of Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver Across Maryland
The City of Baltimore recently underscored the growth of Maryland's Medicaid Supportive Housing Waiver with a focus on the upcoming statewide expansion slated for FY 2025. In a gathering at City Hall, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, flanked by representatives from state and city agencies, nonprofits, and local hospitals emphasized the mission to alleviate housing insecurity amongst the city's most vulnerable populations. Since its inception, the program has assisted nearly 300 households in Baltimore alone, with plans to expand this success across the state, as reported by the City of Baltimore.
Hagerstown player wins big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball, Mega Millions
One lucky Powerball player in Hagerstown has won $50,000, among the big winners most recently announced by the Maryland Lottery. Here's more on that and the week's biggest winners, plus the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball players wins $50,000 in Hagerstown ...
Berthiaume named Greenview Knolls principal
Over the next several weeks, Candice Berthiaume will move her desk a few feet away from its current location when she becomes principal of Greenview Knolls Elementary School. The 39-year-old Port Republic resident was the assistant principal during the 2022-2023 school year and served as the interim principal last year. “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to be principal at Greenview Knolls,” Berthiaume said during an interview as her...
Maryland Organization Touring State to Talk About Blueprint Education Reform Plan
A grassroots organization that advocates for education equity in Maryland could soon be in a jurisdiction near you to talk about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan. The staff with Strong Schools Maryland has already visited four counties this summer – Dorchester, Anne Arundel, Garrett and Prince George’s – to talk about the […]
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 Missouri Independent.
Man Arrested For DUI And Negligent Driving With Children In The Vehicle
CALIFORNIA, Md. – A troubling incident from California, Maryland, Patrick Clay Murphy Jr., 34, of Bryans Road, Maryland was arrested on July 1, 2024, on charges of driving under the influence and negligent driving. Deputy Sheriff John Gardiner of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distress call regarding Murphy’s erratic driving behavior with his children in the vehicle.
Group raising money for 6-year-old shot and killed at July Fourth party
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Nearly two weeks after someone shot and killed six-year-old Ahsan Payton at a July 4th party in Prince George's County, the community is working to fundraise for his funeral. Prince George's County Police are still "aggressively pursuing their investigation" into who shot Payton and two...
Search Underway for Burglary Suspects in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Anne Arundel County Police, in collaboration with Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD), are conducting a woodland search for two suspects involved in a recent…
Port of Baltimore expansion project to add $1.5 billion to Maryland GDP
(WBFF) — An upcoming addition to the Port of Baltimore will generate 8000 new jobs and add $1.5 billion to Maryland's GDP, the groups behind the project said today. Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited released the results of an economic impact study showing that the Sparrows Point Container Terminal is projected to hit those economic benchmarks by 2035.
MSP: Small plane crashed into water on Eastern Shore
(From WBAL-TV 11) The Maryland State Police are investigating a small plane crash in the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore Tuesday morning, which resulted in the death of Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. “Today is a really sad day for the aviation community, but also the scientific community,” said David Abrams, the director of communications for the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is affordable.
Talbot County Garden Club Presents Tour Funds to Two Historic Churches in Trappe
Talbot County Garden Club hosted a lemonade social at Scotts United Methodist Church in Trappe on June 16 to celebrate the success of the 2024 Talbot County Tour of the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage. Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic properties, the May 11 Tour drew more than 2,000 “pilgrims” to seven outstanding private properties. Tour proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships – greatly amplified by service providers’ discounts and donations – will cover major infrastructure projects at two historic churches in Trappe: Scotts and St. Paul’s Episcopal on Main Street and brick ruins from the related old White Marsh Church on Almshouse Road and Route 50.
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