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Noise ordinance in effect in Easton
EASTON, Md. – Easton has a new ordinance in place. The noise ordinance prohibits businesses from playing amplified music of any kind outdoors between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. That includes music coming out of doors or windows left open for an extended period of time. Town officials tell us this ordinance is in line with existing county regulations.
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Worcester County in International Money Laundering Scheme
SNOW HILL, MD - A Texas man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a money laundering scheme that saw nearly $9 million laundered from victims across the United States, including the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office. According to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, Jon Briceno, 42, of Katy, Texas,...
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County opens new store in Fruitland
SALISBURY -- Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County recently opened its second ReStore near U.S. Route 13 Business in Fruitland. The nonprofit held a July 11 grand opening celebration at ...
A Landmark Reimagined: The Revival of Easton’s Waterfowl Building
Standing in front of the Waterfowl Building this past weekend started me thinking about how interesting it is to watch history evolve, listen for echoes of the past, and wonder about future possibilities. After all, this is an Easton landmark—the big castle-looking thing with the geese sculpture. Many still refer to it as ‘The Armory’ due to its prior life as the local home of the Maryland National Guard. However, in 1997, the building was transferred to the Waterfowl Festival and became the Waterfowl Building. Built in 1927, this sturdy structure is almost 100 years old, yet very little has changed. And that’s the problem—very little has changed. While some renovations have been done over the years, it is only now that the efforts have genuinely taken off. Thanks to the Waterfowl Festival’s leadership and local community support, its longevity just might have been extended.
Berlin celebrates 25th anniversary of Runaway Bride, the movie that made the town famous
The small town of Berlin, Maryland, was once known by another name. That is, of course, when filming was underway for the classic 1999 romantic-comedy film Runaway Bride, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. That's right — in 1998, the town of Berlin became the fictional town of Hale, Md., where the film's main female character resides. This...
Indoor pickleball coming to Newark's Grove
More indoor sports entertainment is coming to the former College Square Shopping Center in Newark. Just over two months after Lefty's Alleys and Eats' proposed bowling, axe throwing, and golf simulator venue was approved by Newark City Council, its neighbor is likely to feature another popular sport, pickleball. City Council...
$150K Salary For Former MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monica McKnight at the University of Maryland, According to Report
Earlier this month the University of Maryland College of Education has named former MCPS superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight as its inaugural Dean’s Fellow and Superintendent in Residence, effective August 23. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some supportive of there and others against it to the point of a petition being created asking the university to reverse its decision to hire McKnight. Moderately MOCO reported this evening that McKnight’s salary is “$150,000 for a 9 month appointment.”
Ex-Baltimore fireboat joins growing Delaware artificial reef system
A former Baltimore fireboat and WWII-era tugboat are the newest portions of Delaware's artifical reef system east of cape Henlopen. The two vessels were sunk Monday by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, to depths of 75 and 80 feet. The Mayor J. Harold Brady fireboat, named for Baltimore's...
Christopher Van Johnson Gets 7 Life Sentence For 3 Murders
Eight years after a triple homicide in Pennsylvania, a Maryland man has been brought to justice, according to ta release by the US Department of Justice on Fiday, July 19, 2024. Christopher Van Johnson, 36 of Baltimore, MD was sentenced to seven consecutive life in prison sentences by United States...
Sparrows Point Container Terminal To Generate Over 8,000 Jobs, Add Over $1.5 Billion To Maryland’s GDP
BALTIMORE, MD – Tradepoint Atlantic (TPA) and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) today announced the release of an economic impact study conducted by Infrata that finds that Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) will have a significant, generational impact on the State of Maryland. By 2035, SPCT is projected to add an additional $1.54 billion annually in benefits to Maryland’s state economy while creating over 8,000 direct and indirect jobs totaling more than $305 million in employee compensation. Infrata is a globally recognized infrastructure advisory firm that has provided market-driven support and research on some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure projects.
Image Of The Week: Sky-High Sharkey Vows To Never Grow Up
“I turn 61 next week, but still refuse to grow up…” that’s how a humorous text exchange with New Jersey-based photographer Tim Sharkey ended this afternoon while following up with him to see how his restored Bullet 130 SV powered by a vintage 60-hp Johnson SST outboard engine fared in last week’s Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River poker run hosted by Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar in Sparrows Point, Md.
Hyattsville Housekeeper Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off
HYATTSVILLE, MD — A Prince George’s County housekeeper’s routine purchase at a local gas station turned into a $50,000 windfall, thanks to a winning Jumbo Cash scratch-off ticket. The lucky…
Derrick Henry responds to questions about his age
For Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry to remain as productive as he has been in the past, he will have to defy the running back aging curve. Henry was dismissive of concerns about his age when speaking to the media on Monday. The veteran has handled a historically large workload for the last five... The post Derrick Henry responds to questions about his age appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
WINNING WEEK: Secure FREE tickets to Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival
The Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival is back and better than ever!. Listen to 98 Rock all week and get FREE TICKETS to the 2024 edition of Maryland’s largest food truck festival, set to take place on Saturday Sept. 21 at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Tune in at 97.9FM,...
Dolphins Hosts 42-Sack Free Agent, Ravens May Be Favorites
The Miami Dolphins host 42-sack free agent Emmanuel Ogbah but the Baltimore Ravens may be favorites this upcoming season for him. According to a report, the Dolphins are looking to find a replacement at the edge rushing position where they’re bringing in Ogbah for a visit this week in light of Shaquil Barrett‘s retirement. He may be the best available pass rusher for a team that needs to excel at the stop-gap option for the Dolphins. Miami doesn’t have any other options on hand since Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Cameron Goode have all been on the PUP list since last week.
Price of landmark Mount Vernon Place church reduced to $600,000
The price of Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church has dropped to $600,000, after the city landmark went back on the market following the death of contract purchaser Joseph Novoseller. PraiseBuildings, a Maryland-based real estate brokerage that specializes in the sale of religious properties, held an open house on Sunday...
NABJ Honors Morgan State Dean with Inaugural Drum Major Award
School of Global Journalism and Communication Dean Jackie Jones Becomes First-Ever Honoree to Receive the Prestigious Recognition from the Professional Association. In recognition of her transformative impact on journalism, the founders of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are honoring Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication (SGJC) Dean Jackie Jones with its Inaugural Drum Major Award. The prestigious acknowledgment of Dean Jones’ career-long contributions to her industry and craft will be presented during the NABJ annual convention, which will be held in Chicago this August.
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