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Working Artists Forum Annoucemes September Guest
Working Artists Forum is proud to present a talk on “Intuition & Its Role In Creative Invention Of All Sort” by Rebecca Hoffberger. This talk will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 10:30 – noon at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD. The event is free and open to the public.
Play Harder Looking to Extend Streak in $100,000 Concern
LAUREL, MD – Rising Sun Racing Stables, Inc.’s Play Harder, promoted to a stakes victory that extended his win streak to three races last time out, looks to make it four in a row against familiar foe Celtic Contender and a quartet of shippers in Sunday’s $100,000 Concern at Laurel Park.
NTSB report: Pilot reported 'pretty significant engine problem' before fatal crash in Easton
EASTON, Md. — The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on thefatal plane crash that left the pilot dead after crashing into the Tred Avon River on the Eastern Shore in mid-July. According to the NTSB report, the pilot intended to fill the aircraft's main fuel tanks before...
Maryland's Bay Bridge pier protection measures discussed in wake of Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE -- Maryland transportation leaders are discussing pier protection for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge months after a large container ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, which caused it to collapse.The Bay Bridge, just like the Key Bridge, is considered "fracture critical," meaning if one major support fails, the whole structure could fall.The Maryland Transportation Authority's Chesapeake Bay Bridge Reconstruction Advisory Group listed "Pier Protection System at the Bay Bridge" as a capital project during its July meeting. It's still to be determined how the bridge will be protected, other than it will likely be some...
Former Olympian, Maryland native Dominique Dawes reflects on U.S. women's gymnastics team's progress
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland has produced its fair share of Olympic athletes. One of the most notable, is gymnast Dominique Dawes. She started in gymnastics at 6 years old, with no idea how far she would go or the barriers she would break down for future generations. "I'm...
Guiliano, Christianson Set For Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will officially kick off on Friday night, and a pair of current Notre Dame men’s swimmers will compete: rising senior Chris Guiliano (Douglassville, Pa.) and rising graduate student Tyler Christianson (Easton, Md.). Guiliano, who has become one of the American favorites since the Olympic Trials, will swim at least five events in his Olympic debut. Individually, he qualified for the 50, 100 and 200 free, becoming the first American swimmer since Matt Biondi did so in 1988 to earn that slate. He will also compete in the 4×100 freestyle relay and the 4×200 freestyle relay....
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Anne Arundel County Identified By Police
Laurel resident Devin Michael Jones has been identified by investigators as the man killed in an early morning crash near Delta Bingo on Laurel Meade Road earlier this week. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, to the 3600 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road at the access road to the bingo hall, where they found Jones suffering from injuries sustained in the crash.
Christian Shelter is in need of donations
MARYLAND – A community is in crisis according to local organizers, and they are in need of some support. The Christian Shelter located in Salisbury is looking to the community to help those more vulnerable. Their mission is to minister to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the...
Berlin Peach Festival gearing up for 16th year Aug. 3
Berlin’s Calvin B. Taylor House’s 16th peach festival is expected to draw thousands of attendees to browse the fruit-themed booths and shops on the museum’s lawn. The event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Peach Festival is held yearly to celebrate the history of Orlando Harrison and the Harrison Brothers Nurseries in Berlin, which at the time “dominated the United States’ peach market,” the municipality’s website states. The farm, which developed many varieties of peaches and other fruits, was founded in the late 1800s and, season-dependent, created between 250 and 500 jobs in and around the town.
Kevin Spacey’s waterfront Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kevin Spacey’s $5.6 million waterfront condominium in Baltimore has been sold at auction amid the disgraced actor’s financial struggles following a slew of sexual misconduct allegations. Last summer, a London jury acquitted Spacey on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations by four men dating...
‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ to start streaming in August
BALTIMORE - Fans of "Homicide: Life on the Street" won't have to wait much longer to stream the award-winning police drama series based on David Simon's book about the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit. All seven seasons of the show and the 2000 film "Homicide: The Movie" will land on...
Sleepers, Busts and Bold Predictions: The 2024 Baltimore Ravens
Welcome to Sleepers, Busts and Bold Predictions for the 2024 fantasy football season. Our Chris Meaney and Daniel Kelley are going to go team-by-team around the league all summer. They’ll pick sleepers, busts and bold predictions for each team. Sometimes they’ll agree! Sometimes they will go completely opposite one another! And that’s fine, because they’ll defend their positions, and you can decide for yourself who to side with. Up today: The Baltimore Ravens.
Hardscape Solutions: McHale Landscape Design creates a garden paradise
LOCATION: Upper Marlboro, Md. When the property next to this client’s home came up for sale, they purchased it and contracted McHale Landscape Design to install a garden, greenhouse and more. The project is a fully operational, fruit and vegetable-producing outdoor living space constructed in a residential space. McHale...
Best Trade Fits for Orioles’ Cedric Mullins at the Deadline
In 2021, Cedric Mullins hit .291 with 30 home runs, 30 stolen bases, an .878 OPS and a 6.0 fWAR, making an All-Star Game appearance, winning a Silver Slugger and getting some down-ballot AL MVP support. The center fielder looked like he would be a core piece on the next...
Federal Hill residents frustrated by dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
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