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Local businessman abandons Perry Hall Mansion purchase
PERRY HALL, MD—A Baltimore County businessman who initially agreed to purchase the historic Perry Hall Mansion for $5,000 has pulled out of the deal, according to The Baltimore Sun. The mansion sits on a four-acre property and was being sold by the Baltimore County government because it had become too expensive to maintain.
Lamar Jackson reacts to Tom Brady and Peyton Manning calling him a top 5 QB
There has been a lot of talk about The G.O.A.T. (The Greatest of All-Time) this Baltimore Ravens preseason. First, head coach John Harbaugh told the media that he had a divine vision of Lamar Jackson someday becoming the greatest quarterback ever to play the game. When asked about this Harbaugh...
Family of DPW worker killed from heat demands answers ahead of hearing on working conditions
City Council is holding a meeting Thursday to assess the Department of Public Works' facilities and working conditions. "It's a really important first step in getting to the truth," Ronald Silver's aunt Renee Meredith said. It comes after an inspector general report found some conditions "dangerous" and "intolerable" with the...
Orioles vs. Astros: Odds, spread, over/under - August 22
Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles (74-54) will host Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (68-58) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, August 22, with a start time of 7:08 p.m. ET. The Orioles are -159 moneyline favorites for this matchup against the Astros (+135). The matchup's total...
Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales trot into National Harbor for a good cause
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales were on parade at National Harbor Thursday afternoon to honor military families as part of its tour with Folds of Honor. Dozens of people were on hand to catch a glimpse of the iconic horses. Leslie Renfro came from Waldorf, Md. “It’s very […]
Cause of Death Released for TikTok Star, Who Died at Age 36
TikTok star Kyle Marisa Roth’s cause of death has been released four months after she died, according to an August 20 report by TMZ. TMZ reported that, according to the Maryland Chief Medical Examiner, Roth died “from cardiac arrhythmia due to myocardial fibrosis.” She was 36, according to The New York Post.
What's Up? This Weekend 8/21
The St. Michaels Community Center is pleased to announce their 2024 schedule for our Concerts in the Park series, taking place at the waterfront Muskrat Park in St. Michaels, and featuring local talent on the gazebo stage beginning at 6 p.m. on each Thursday. This week enjoy music from Blues DeVille.
Giant Food Tweaks Backpack Policy and Restricts Minors After 6PM in Selected D.C. and Maryland Stores
Giant Food has announced revisions to its bag and minor policy in D.C. and select Maryland stores, with changes effective this week that alter how customers and their belongings are handled, aiming to mitigate retail theft. According to a statement obtained by DC News Now, shoppers can bring backpacks no larger than 14″ by 14″ by 6″ into five D.C. locations, provided they consent to having their bags tagged prior to entry and searched before exit.
In Chicago, Moore is helping the national ticket and helping himself
Gov. Wes Moore is among the ambitious, young, high-profile Democrats, part of the next generation of possible party leaders, making the scene around Chicago — as surrogates for Harris, but to boost their own profile as well.
Natural Resources Come Alive at the 2024 Maryland State Fair
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and partners will bring displays, exhibits, and fun activities about blue catfish, campsites, hunting, and more to the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. Fairgoers are invited to visit the exhibits located inside the Mosner Miller Building at the fairgrounds to engage with field experts...
Maryland Levies Fines on Perdue, Valley Proteins for Environmental Violations
Two major agricultural companies ramped up operations recently on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and the environment paid a price, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. One case involves the agency’s second-largest cash penalty in its history while the other has reopened a long-running pollution saga that local environmentalists...
Maryland residents concerned about impact of electrical grid upgrade project
BALTIMORE -- Maryland residents are fighting back against new powerlines being built across several counties.The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a proposed environmentally focused upgrade to Maryland's electrical grid, will require more than 70 miles of overhead powerlines to connect an existing BGE transmission line in northern Baltimore County, passing through Carroll County and into southern Frederick County.A town hall on Wednesday in Parkton allowed residents to voice their concerns about the project.The company in charge of the project says they will take community feedback into account when finalizing the routes. Another meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday...
Fenwick Island to Possibly Join Ocean City in Legal Action to Stop Maryland Offshore Wind Project
FENWICK ISLAND, DE -- On Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council is scheduled to discuss and vote to decide if the town will join Ocean City as a co-plaintiff in legal action to vacate and set aside federal approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project. In a recent meeting, Ocean...
Jacob’s Ladder And Police Department Open Community Clothing Closet In Prince George’s County
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. – The Prince George’s Police Department is partnering with the Jacob’s Ladder Youth Foundation to provide a community clothing closet to people in need. Capable residents are encouraged to contribute to the collection by donating new and slightly used clothing at the Westphalia-Division VIII Patrol Station.
Hoyer doesn’t let a stroke keep him from joining his fellow Maryland Democrats in Chicago
CHICAGO – Just nine days after suffering a minor stroke, Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, addressed the Maryland delegation’s breakfast at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. The longtime Maryland politician and former House majority leader approached the stage in the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel in front of...
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