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Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, calling it the “equitable and just” thing to do. The action will forgive the debt for more than 6,700 people who owe supervision fees as part of their parole or release arrangement with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional services. “Marylanders who serve their time deserve a second chance without...
Mother sues Wisconsin Avenue Psychiatric Center for $30M
WASHINGTON — A Maryland mother is suing the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) for medical malpractice and negligence. Karen Streeter is suing the PIW for $30 million citing that during her daughter's stay at the facility she was sexually abused and physically assaulted. The child who is a minor and only referred to as B.S., according to court documents, was admitted to PIW on Jan. 29, 2023, for assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns.
Missing Endangered Alert: Pennsylvania Man Last Seen In Maryland
A missing endangered person alert has been issued for a South Central Pennsylvania man who was last seen in Maryland, police announced Wednesday night, Oct. 9. Harry Joseph Runkle was just 10 days shy of his 77th birthday when he went missing, according to the York County Regional Police. …
Mega Millions tickets increasing by $3 in April
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they're confident players won't mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that it will...
Family of fallen I-695 construction worker to file wrongful death lawsuit
Attorneys representing the estate of Sybil DiMaggio are suing the State of Maryland and its contractor, Concrete General, alleging they "failed on every level to ensure a safe construction zone."
DC Metro proposes new funding model for buses after 70% of riders don’t pay
The Washington, D.C., Metro leaders are looking to change the funding scheme for the busing system after finding that nearly 70% of riders don’t pay the fare. Fare evasion in train stations has plummeted since the installation of higher gates that disable riders from jumping over them. However, evasion has not only remained endemic to […]
Maryland approves settlement in state police discrimination case
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday to resolve a federal investigation into discriminatory hiring practices affecting Black and female applicants to the Maryland State Police. The settlement, approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works, will include changes to the ways applicants are tested. Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat who chairs the three-member board, said the federal investigation began in 2022 before he took office...
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