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Unlike Maryland, Delaware has made upgraded bridge pier protection a reality
After the 116,851-ton container ship Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it into the Patapsco River, an alarming fact became widely known: The structures designed to protect it from ship strikes installed half a century ago were no match for the huge vessels plying the waters today.
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington Examiner, calls on Alsobrooks to reverse her support and “stand with your constituents by joining with…
Asking about household guns should be a 'social norm', says pediatric nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found about half of American households that have a gun, there is at least one that is loaded and unlocked. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis and wants safe and secure firearm...
Heat advisory for part of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
On Friday at 2:48 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Friday between noon and 8 p.m. for Huntingdon, Fulton, Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Hot and humid conditions with heat index values up to 102 degrees...
Water tower emptied, water issues in Hanover area as crews work to repair water main break
A break in a 12-inch water main in Conewago Township led many Hanover and McSherrystown residents to awake on the Fourth of July with water issues. Hanover Borough Water Department personnel were notified around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th, of a break in a major water line that runs along West Elm Avenue in Conewago township, said Hanover Borough Water Department Distribution Supervisor Dale Ault.
New tech and trades center to help Carroll Community College meet demand for skilled workers
Carroll Community College has received over $2.8 million in grant funding towards establishing an Applied Technology and Trades Center. The grant is provided by the Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation, which provides funds to colleges and other non-profit organizations that support job creation. The Ratcliffe Foundation’s focus is on filling gaps in the labor market through skilled trades training and entrepreneurship.
Families, friends find new Fourth of July tradition through celebration at Baker Park
For years when Jen Arnett lived in Iowa and Independence Day rolled around, she and her husband would invite friends to their home for a picnic. Arnett originally grew up in Mount Airy and lived outside of Maryland for more than 20 years, but she and her husband moved back to Frederick County last year. Now that she’s here and closer to her family, she said, she and her husband wanted to find ...
New Spring Grove school superintendent charged with DUI days before starting job
Joseph A. Bradley, the new superintendent for the Spring Grove Area School District, was charged with driving under the influence days before he started his new position. According to a news release from state police, Bradley, 51, was arrested on June 28 after police encountered him at 2:38 a.m. driving in the 100 block of South Forney Avenue in Hanover.
Retail incubators launching in July
This month, in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority, we will be launching our 2nd retail incubator with the Maryland Women’s Business Center. After a very successful inaugural partnership last year we are once again offering this innovative incubator program to help minority and women owned businesses grow.
Fourth of July BLAST in Jacobus brings community together
JACOBUS, Pa. — There are lots of Fourth of July festivities across central Pennsylvania today. However, the Fourth of July BLAST in York County not only brought the fun but is hoping to bring the community together. “We serve, that’s our motto. So, we want to let [the community]...
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