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Motorcyclist killed in Fourth of July crash struck vehicle making U-turn: police
LOTHIAN, Md. - A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash in Anne Arundel County on the Fourth of July died after striking a vehicle that was making a U-turn, police said. Police identified the motorcyclist as 23-year-old Noah Allen Lee of Dunkirk. Investigators say he was heading northbound on Route 4 on Thursday just before 9:15 p.m. when a vehicle making a U-turn pulled into his path.
QA author's “The New Future of Public Transportation” no. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list
Paul Comfort, a renowned public transportation leader, has achieved a remarkable feat with his latest book, “The New Future of Public Transportation.” The book has soared to number one on Amazon’s New Best Sellers list in the Mass Transit and Sustainable Agriculture categories. A Queen Anne’s County resident, this is Comfort’s sixth book on public transportation. In this highly anticipated second edition, Comfort brings together 30 new, expertly crafted chapters...
Heat Advisory issued Baltimore area as heat index to hit 109
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 6, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Independence Day Shooting in Taneytown Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured, Carroll County Community in Mourning
Independence Day celebrations in Carroll County ended in tragedy when gunfire erupted in Taneytown, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred around 10:05 p.m. on July 4 along Bear Run Road and Runnymede Road, The area became a crime scene rather than a place of celebration, as reported by WMAR-2 News.
Talbot County's oldest firehouse is raising funds for reconstruction
TRAPPE — The oldest firehouse in Talbot County, the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company, is raising funds for much-needed reconstruction. Nick Newnam, chief of the Trappe Volunteer Fire Company described the building’s structure as “questionable at best.” According to Newnam, the current firehouse structure dates from 1951 and no longer serves the needs of a modern fire company. The building’s engine bay doors only provide “inches” of clearance, requiring custom sizing...
Museum of Ocean City set for July opening
Resort officials say the new Museum of Ocean City will be open to the public in the coming weeks. Christine Okerblom, curator with the Life-Saving Station Museum, said restoration work at the old Bank of Ocean City building will be completed in the coming weeks. When doors open in July, the public can catch a glimpse of what will be the new Museum of Ocean City.
More trucks roll through NY, NJ ports after Baltimore bridge collapse
New York Harbor's seaports saw an uptick in truck traffic after the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. New York Harbor's seaports have seen more action since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge closed the Port of Baltimore, but that's brought additional truck traffic and environmental concerns to areas of Newark and Elizabeth. [ more › ]
Ravens Beat Writer Jeff Zrebiec Deems Steelers’ Patrick Queen Solo Success Deserved
A Ravens beat writer challenges the narrative that Steelers' ILB Patrick Queen needs Roquan Smith to succeed, emphasizing Queen's individual skills and growth before the Smith trade. Patrick Queen signed a three-year, $41 million contract with the Steelers. Queen has accumulated 250 tackles, 18 for loss, 8.5 sacks, 20 hits,...
Fireworks will light up sky tonight in Ocean City, Salisbury and more: Your guide
Celebrate our nation's independence with several fun-filled events this Fourth of July, including fireworks show that will light up the night sky tonight, plus even into Friday and Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about this year's exciting Fourth of July festivities taking place across the Eastern Shore. Ocean City ...
MIA launches new health insurance help
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Insurance Administration has launched a new service to help state residents get through the tangle of obtaining health insurance coverage. Health Care Coverage Assistance Team, or H-CAT, offers assistance from trained staff to help consumers make the right connections for the right coverage for themselves and their families, said Gov. Wes Moore as he introduced the program. “Health care access is about much more than eligibility. We must move in partnership to ensure that Marylanders understand all of the resources available to them — and have the tools and guidance necessary to make informed decisions,” Moore said. “I am thrilled that we are launching this new initiative, which has the potential to set the standard for making health care more accessible in communities across the country.” The H-CAT team can be reached through the website at https://insurance.maryland.gov/Consumer/Pages/Health-Coverage-Assistance-Team.aspx or by calling 410-468-2442.
The Life of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin Recounted in a Chamber Oratorio
The life of Maryland congressman James Raskin is the subject of a new oratorio, commissioned by Washington Musica Viva, a nonprofit group that mounts intimate performances of classical, contemporary and jazz-based chamber music. Much of the text for The Jamie Raskin Oratorio comes from the congressman's 2023 memoir, Unthinkable: Trauma,...
Finding childcare in Maryland is hard. Finding good childcare is even harder
When Stephanie Jovine searched for child care for her nearly 4-year-old daughter LuzMarie in Prince George’s County in 2015, she found two options, both of them bad. Jovine couldn’t afford the first one, and the second denied the young girl snacks and then sheets for sleeping. “I was so upset, you know, it was so hard to trust anyone,” said Jovine, a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two and recovery of firearms in Baltimore, police say
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A traffic stop led police to the arrest of two people and the recovery of firearms in Baltimore according to police. Police say on Thursday, at approximately 10 p.m., Central District DAT Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the 200 Block of North Caroline Street. Detectives...
Baltimore misses tech grant but remains hopeful
Baltimore had aims of becoming a renowned tech hub nationally, hoping for a potential $70 million stimulus from the national Tech Hubs Program. The intention was to spark further investments and job creation. However, the city missed out, not being shortlisted for the next round of grant distribution which will be spreading $504 million among 12 tech hubs.
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