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Precipitation required, whether you like it or not: DC-area clouds bring stormy weather our way
The last day of Cancer season is upon us, and the stars have aligned to offer the region an appropriate, if stereotypical, forecast in the Zodiac sign’s honor: temperamental on and off rain. D.C., Maryland and Virginia have been in quite the long drought, but this week’s collection of...
Once Again This Town Has Been Declared the Murder Capital of Maryland
Maryland is a state rich in history and culture, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cities. However, it is also home to some of the highest crime rates in the nation, particularly in terms of violent crime. Once again, Baltimore has been declared the murder capital of Maryland, a title it has held for several years. This blog post will explore the factors contributing to Baltimore’s high murder rate, the implications for its residents, and the ongoing efforts to combat violence in the city.
Do Maryland Democratic delegates have to vote for a certain candidate? Learn that and more
Maryland has 63 delegates to the Democratic National Convention scheduled next month in Chicago. While some candidates for convention delegate ran under an "uncommitted" label, all those who were actually elected were committed to President Biden. Delegates are selected according to district. District 6, which includes Washington County, has six...
Sparkle Blue Repeat Winner of $100,000 Big Dreyfus
LAUREL, MD – Augustin Stable and Catherine Parke’s Sparkle Blue, exiting four consecutive graded-stakes, put her class on display by powering through the stretch and turning back stubborn longshot Cut From Class to win Sunday’s $100,000 Big Dreyfus at Laurel Park for the second consecutive year. The...
CDC says Maryland has at least 5 cases of listeria
Maryland has the second-highest number of cases in an outbreak of listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flulike symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. Two people have died of the infection, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey. All of the 28 people who became ill were hospitalized. One […]
One dead in double shooting at Mondawmin Metro Station
BALTIMORE - One person died and another was injured in a shooting Sunday evening at the Mondawmin Metro Station in West Baltimore.Two people were found at the metro station at the 2300 block of Liberty Heights Avenue with gunshot wounds. They were taken to the hospital where one died.According to the Maryland Transit Administration, bus service was temporarily canceled because of a police investigation.
Maryland adds 5,600 jobs in June, unemployment rate creeps higher
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 5,600 total jobs in June, including 3,900 in the private sector, according to monthly data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth rate last month (0.2 percent) was double the national rate (0.1 percent).
1st District delegates partake in the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Delegates from the Eastern Shore joined thousands of politically active Republicans in Milwaukee Wisconsin for the party’s National Convention this week. At the Republican National Convention, which ran from July 15 to 18, delegates selected Donald Trump as the party’s nominee for president and J.D. Vance as its nominee for vice president. The GOP also made key decisions about the party’s political platform. The Eastern Shore’s elected delegates...
Sunny Sunday forecast in Maryland
BALTIMORE- Some clouds are still hanging on, but are expected to clear out by midday.Temperatures rise a little more dramatically today thanks to a warm flow of air and plenty of sunshine.Highs today range in the low 90s this afternoon under sunny skies.Lows tonight will be muggy in the 70s with a few thunderstorms in the area.Monday, and through the start of next week, we will see a pattern of off and on showers paired with heat.Highs for Monday are in the 90s with afternoon showers and storms expected.Becoming hot and sticky throughout the workweek, rain will relieve some of the heat during the midday heat and early evening hours.A little more of the 80s are scheduled for next week.
Ravens LB Roquan Smith says Trenton Simpson 'has a chance to be special'
After losing Pro Bowl inside linebacker Patrick Queen to the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, all eyes turn towards 2023 third-round pick Trenton Simpson as his likely replacement in the middle of the Baltimore Ravens defense alongside All-Pro veteran Roquan Smith. Smith praised his potential new running mate when speaking...
John Harbaugh goes off on Lamar Jackson’s critics
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh blasted critics of quarterback Lamar Jackson in a lengthy statement on Sunday. Harbaugh delivered a nearly three-minute response in response to a question about criticism Jackson has received for failing to reach a Super Bowl in his career to date. The Ravens coach said the entire organization takes those comments... The post John Harbaugh goes off on Lamar Jackson’s critics appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Community celebrates second annual South Baltimore Friends and Family Day
It was a day of fun for one community in Baltimore. Saturday was the second annual South Baltimore Friends and Family Day. The cookout was organized by Baltimore-based non-profit God’s Best Family.
Instead of a robot apocalypse, Skynet may just want to bring us ice cream
BALTIMORE — There’s a lot of hysteria about artificial intelligence becoming too intelligent. Mystics and philosophers have seen visions of robots taking over the world. Before we become overwhelmed by theories about the technological apocalypse, have we considered robots may simply want to bring us ice cream instead of destruction?
Heim homers, Heaney solid as Rangers beat Orioles 3-2 to avoid sweep
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jonah Heim hit a three-run homer, Andrew Heaney pitched two-hit ball over five scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep in a postseason rematch from last year. Anthony Santander closed the gap with his...
Clean Energy Projects Are Stuck in a Years-Long Queue. Maryland and Neighboring States Are Pushing for a Fix
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News on July 16, 2024. A Baltimore coal-fired power plant will be operating past its planned retirement date next year, pumping out pollution, while the cheaper clean energy projects that could help replace it are stuck in a queue to connect to the region’s electric grid.
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