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Maryland Lottery sees 22 big winners in one week, including $250,000 scratch-off prize
(WBFF) — A Maryland Lottery player in Rockville claimed a $250,000 prize on a scratch-off ticket and another four players scored prizes of $50,000, one each in Charlotte Hall, Edgewater, Joppa and St. Leonard. Across Maryland, the Lottery paid more than $29.7 million in prizes during the seven-day period...
Post-9/11 Studies Considered ‘Pier Protection’ at Key Bridge
BALTIMORE — Engineering studies commissioned by the state of Maryland in the early 2000s contemplated vulnerabilities to the area’s critical bridges, including the possibility of a “ship impact” at the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and threats to...
NASA Wallops rocket launch to be visible in Maryland on Tuesday
BALTIMORE, MD—A rocket launch at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will be visible in Maryland on Tuesday morning. The RockSat-X mission launch from Wallops on August 13, 2024. The launch window opens at 6:00 a.m. EDT. The Terrier-Improved Malemute rocket will carry student-designed experiments to suborbital space. The experiments...
For retirees’ sake, state needs to finalize plans for shift to Medicare Part D coverage
With a looming deadline, state retirees are understandably anxious about the state's inability to close the deal on transitioning from their promised retiree prescription drug plan to Medicare Part D.
MSDE presents draft literacy policy
BALTIMORE — Addressing the need for literacy proficiency in the state, Review and updates of the draft literacy policy were presented to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) July 23. The MSDE passed a resolution at the beginning of the year to task State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright and her team with drafting a comprehensive literacy policy aligned with the science of reading. Considerations of the working policy include aspects such as curriculum adoption, assessment data, analysis, early warning systems, intervention, and accountability. ...
Amauri Polydor's Vision for a Strong Season at Mt. Zion Prep
Amauri Polydor, a Class of 2026 defensive back, has seen his recruiting stock soar since the end of last season thanks to a standout performance both on the field and during the offseason at various camps (college and non-college). Polydor, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound cornerback, will showcase his talents at Mt. Zion Prep Academy in Maryland this season, primarily playing cornerback. Last season, he made a significant impact with three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, 13 pass breakups, and 32 tackles.
When does school start? Here are the start dates for Maryland public schools.
BALTIMORE-- The upcoming school year is around the corner, but not all Maryland public schools start on the same date. Here's a list of the opening and closing dates of all Maryland county public schools. Allegany County First day: Aug. 26 Last day: June 5 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov. 28 – Dec.2 Winter Break: Dec. 23 – Jan. 1 Spring Break: April 16 – April 21 Other Closure Dates: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 5, Nov. 15, Jan. 17, Jan.20, Feb. 17, March 3, May 26 Anne Arundel County First day: Aug. 26 (grades 1-5, 6 and 9) Aug. 27 (grades 1-12) Last day: June 13 Thanksgiving Holiday: Nov....
WARNING: Phone Scammers are Identifying Themselves as Police in Maryland
PIKESVILLE, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) are continuing to warn the public of a phone scam in which impersonators are pretending to be police officers in order to steal personal information from citizens. Police are receiving reports from citizens about scammers who are fraudulently identifying themselves using the...
Whistleblowers claim ignored DNA law 'may have been contributing factor' in Morin murder
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Could a 2005-era DNA collection have law prevented the death of a Maryland mother of five? It’s not out of the realm of possibilities, according to three federal whistleblowers included in an investigation posted to the social media platform X. Catherine Herridge, an independent investigative...
Boil water advisory lifted for 42,000 in Cumberland, York Counties
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — About 42,000 central Pennsylvanians who had been under a boil water advisory are now free to use and drink their tap water, Pennsylvania American Water announced today. Acceptable test results were obtained from samples collected on Aug. 11 and 12, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental...
New apartments threaten quiet neighborhood in Newberry Township, residents say
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A plan to build 10 new apartment buildings along a historic stretch of road in Newberry Township is leaving residents with more questions than answers. On Monday, residents of Newberry Township voiced their concerns about an upcoming construction project which will take over a section of wetland property by Church Road and Paddletown Road.
Scam alert: Police warn of sheriff's office scam targeting central Pennsylvania residents
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A police department in York County is warning residents of a reported scam they believe is intended to lure victims away from their homes for a burglary. According to the Southern Regional Police Department, officers received two reports of scam calls in Stewartstown Borough within two hours of each other.
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