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STATE ROUNDUP: HARRIS ACCEPTS NOMINATION; BALT. CITY COUNCIL GRILLS DPW; BALT. CO RESIDENTS FUME OVER POWER LINES; STATE COLLEGE AID FUND RUNS OUT OF MONEY
MARYLANDERS GATHER TO WATCH KAMALA HARRIS ACCEPT NOMINATION: Christine Vilbrun admits that, at first, her sister had to drag her out of her home in Harford County to attend a watch party in Baltimore, as Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday night. William J. Ford/Maryland Matters.
News We Love: 'Miracle baby' wins Baby Race at Pennsylvania fair
It's arguably one of the cutest competitions in the Susquehanna Valley: The Kiwanis Baby Race at the Elizabethtown Fair in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Babies who are 6-12 months old raced to win $200 on Tuesday. Victoria Regal was the quickest crawler — no walking allowed. Her parents, Cole and...
Child hospitalized after being struck by vehicle while riding bike in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating after a child riding a bike was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of North Broad Street and East Lincoln Avenue in Lititz Friday. According to police, the boy was riding north on the sidewalk around 8:50pm when he crossed...
Mayor Scott hosts annual back to school event
(WBFF) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott hosted his annual "Back to School Kick-Off" event Saturday as students prepare to return to classrooms this upcoming week. The event featured backpack and school supply giveaways, haircuts and braiding services, food, entertainment, and more. Scott also spoke about his administration's priorities for...
Top Player Prop Bets for Astros vs. Orioles on August 24, 2024
Sportsbooks have set player props for Yordan Alvarez, Gunnar Henderson and others when the Houston Astros visit the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET. Bet on this matchup or its props with BetMGM!. Astros vs. Orioles Game Info. When: Saturday, August 24,...
Nearly two years after a sinkhole opened next to Baltimore’s Lake Montebello, it’s almost repaired
When Baltimore officials first spotted it in November 2022, the sinkhole in the grass beside Lake Montebello was about the size of a basketball. Officials said the repair would take weeks, but weeks became months and months became nearly two years. To fix it, city workers ended up excavating 7,500 cubic yards of soil (about 750 dump truck loads), creating a small canyon beside the drinking ...
Orioles’ Projected $288 Million Ace Reveals Desires for Upcoming Free Agency
The Baltimore Orioles are primed to reach the postseason for the second straight year. Starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is playing a major role after being acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in February. Burnes is earning $15.6 million this season, his final campaign before entering free agency. Could the Scott Boras...
Orioles turn to journeyman reliever to help solve bullpen issues
On Thursday, the Orioles made a flurry of roster moves to help address both the bullpen and rotation amid a group of new injury problems. With Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez on the IL, and Keegan Akin having been put on the paternity list, the O's are doing what they can to survive the next several weeks.
It's Still Early on in the Game but Ocean City's Efforts to Build a Sports Complex are Gaining Traction
Town officials have three locations in mind for a proposed sports complex. It moves them one step closer to achieving their longtime goal of having a facility near the resort town.
Lawsuit against CWDI resolved in Dorchester Co. court
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – The City of Cambridge has resolved the pending lawsuit against Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. and Yacht Maintenance, and the case has been dismissed without prejudice. We’re told the resolution came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI, with subsequent intervention...
Ribbon cut on first new school in Wilmington in a half-century
Political and school leaders late last week marked the opening of the Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy the first new school in Wilmington in half a century. “The brand-new Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is one of the commitments we made to our children in the city,” said Gov. John Carney. “A school is so much more than bricks and mortar -- It’s a pillar of a community. To the educators who show up day in and day out for their students, you deserve this. We’re grateful for all our partners, including the members of the General Assembly, who helped us get this done for our children. And I’m honored to be a part of a project that recognizes Maurice Pritchett’s legacy in the city.”
Engage IT Services Strengthens Client Email Security with PowerDMARC
MIDDLETOWN, DE — Engage IT Services, a prominent IT provider in the UK, has partnered with PowerDMARC to enhance the security of client domains and emails. Operating across Hampshire, Surrey, and West Sussex, Engage IT is committed to protecting its clients from the rising threats of domain impersonation and related cyber risks.
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Frederick Road Closure in Catonsville Causes Commuter Delays Amid Police Response to Crisis
Commuters in Catonsville faced unexpected delays early this morning, as Baltimore County Police were forced to temporarily close Frederick Road at the I-695 interchange in both directions. The cause of the closure, according to a post by the Baltimore County Police Department, was due to a "person in crisis." Officials...
TONIGHT: SOFO Free Summer Drive-In Film Series
The South Forest Drive (SOFO) Business District is set to host a series of free outdoor movies this summer. Held at the Bay Ridge Shopping Center, the “Movies Under the Stars” series will feature classic and popular films on the last Friday night of each month. The schedule...
Commissioner President Collins Grand Marshal for Blue Crab Fun Run 5K
Maryland 2024 — Hospice of the Chesapeake is honored to announce that Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq., President of the Charles County Board of Commissioners, will be the Grand Marshal for the inaugural Blue Crab Fun Run 5K. Hospice of the Chesapeake Vice President of Strategic Communications and Advocacy...
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