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Spy Theater Review: Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
The Factory describes itself as a “community arts project [providing] creative space for individuals to explore their passion for the performing arts.” And although I didn’t get a chance to see this stunning company debut in the “evocative atmosphere of our open-air venue,” I can say that the performance lived up to The Factory’s promise “to deliver a fresh and captivating interpretation” of this great American classic.
Mobile home fire ruled accidental in Talbot Co.
CORDOVA, Md. – A mobile home in Talbot County was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., firefighters were called to the 29000 block of Schockley Lane in Cordova for a reported house fire. Crews were able to control the blaze in roughly 45 minutes.
Cove Point Park Sports Courts to Temporarily Close for Renovations
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces the temporary closure of the Cove Point Park sports courts for demolition and replacement. The closure is anticipated to last several months. Beginning on Monday, July 22, two tennis and pickleball courts closest to baseball fields three and four will close....
Small Plane Crashes Into Maryland River; One Pronounced Dead: State Police (UPDATED)
A small plane crashed on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on Tuesday morning and one person has been pronounced dead after being pulled from the water, state police confirmed.Multiple agencies were called at around 9:30 a..m. in Talbot County to the 6800 block of Travelers West Circle in Easton, where…
One person dies in Eastern Shore plane crash
Maryland State Police responded to a fatal plane crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Talbot County. The deceased victim has been identified as Robert Eugene Merlini, 56, of Annapolis. Merlini was the pilot, and sole occupant of a twin engine Cessna that crashed in the Tred Avon River this morning. The victim was recovered...
The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
Cambridge man arrested on 30 charges following vehicle pursuit
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man was arrested on 30 charges after fleeing a traffic stop and striking a house. Keizye Daijuon Collins, 27, was arrested on charges including first- and second-degree assault, driving on a suspended and revoked license, reckless driving and attempting to elude police by failing to stop. According to a news release from the Cambridge Police Department, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on July 1...
Smith inducted into Naval Academy Class of ’28
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Bryce Crawford Smith, the grandson of Gloria Williamson and the late Edward Williamson of Philadelphia and a graduate of Brookhaven High School, was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2028 on June 27, marking the beginning of six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training during Plebe Summer.
Change to stop signs a positive, city manager says
CAMBRIDGE — About five months after the City of Cambridge began turning off certain downtown traffic lights and replacing them with three- and four-way stop signs, the traffic lights are officially coming down. At a City Council meeting on July 8, the council voted unanimously to remove the traffic lights at six intersections where stop signs have been installed. In a July 1 memo addressed to the City Council, Cambridge...
Easton traffic dashboard gives residents detailed look at crash trends
EASTON — Residents can now easily access traffic statistics online thanks to a new traffic dashboard released by the town last week. The Easton Interactive Traffic Dashboard allows users to view up-to-date vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle data from 2018 to the present. It includes maps, charts and filters that allow users to see crash information based on time of day, where the crash took place and the weather circumstances. Residents...
The best feature of ‘College Football 25’ is an unexpected one
It just felt so good to be back. After completing my workload for the Tuesday morning it was time to do something over a decade in the making: Fire up College Football 25 for the first time. As I outlined here earlier in the week the plan was clear, as it has been so many times before, which is to start a new dynasty with Navy.
AACPS Earns National Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 41st Consecutive Year
Annapolis, MD - Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Financial Operations Office has earned the Government Finance Officers Association’s Award of Excellence for the 41st consecutive year. The award, given for the school system’s Certified Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2023, “has been judged by an impartial panel...
Some magical thinking on Biden, Trump | READER COMMENTARY
Has the editorial board been spending too much time in The Sun? First, Armstrong Williams suggests that former President Donald Trump invite President Joe Biden to the Republican National Convention. Now, the board expects Trump to denounce his climate change hoax claims (“A cool way Republicans can lower the temperature,” July 16).
Arrest made after motorist fired shots at driver on Bay Bridge
A Maryland Transportation Authority Police investigation revealed that a person fired shots at another vehicle while driving on the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in June. The suspect in that "non-contact" shooting was arrested by police this week, a release said. Police officers reported that a person in...
Maryland Facing Exodus; Residents Leaving These Five Places in Droves
Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and has a population of approximately 6 million. Despite its rich history, diverse culture, and magnificent environment, not every town in the state is equally enticing to reside in. Certain places have low wages, inadequate education, high crime rates,...
Rabid raccoon found in Davidsonville, health officials urge caution
A raccoon found in Davidsonville on July 15 tested positive for rabies, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The department is asking anyone who may have had contact with the raccoon, or whose pet may have new unexplained wounds, to contact them at 410-222-7254 Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.
PSU meets Army in Capital Hockey Classic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today that the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic – an exciting college hockey double header at Capital One Arena – will debut this winter. Taking place on Thursday, December 12, the first game of the event will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s club hockey teams, followed by a matchup between Army and Penn State’s Division I programs.
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